A. Lincoln, Prairie Lawyer by John J. Duff -1960. 433 pages. Includes early contacts, early law years, years in law before Supreme court, Circuit Lawyer, final years at bar, Association with Stewart, Logan & Herndon., Law cases concerning Truett Murder case, Matson Slave, McLean Co., Effie Afton Case. Illustrations – Map of 8th Judicial Circuit as Lincoln traveled it in 1850.
Appendix includes lawyers associated with Lincoln on 8th Judicial Circuit. Judges of Ill. Supreme court when Lincoln seved on the Circuit – 1840-1860. Pictures of Lincoln and Associates in law practice, Statues of Lincoln at New Salem and Tomb. Pictures of Court House in and near the 8th Circuit.
