ADS, signed “Davis & Lincoln p-d,” one lightly-lined page, 8 x 6, October 20, 1851. Legal document concerning the case of John U. Grace. Lincoln writes, in part: “And the said defendant comes and defends, the force and injury when, where & c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he is not guilty in manner and form as the said plaintiff; and of this the defendant puts himself upon the county.” Mild toning along central horizontal fold, scattered edge toning and chipping, a couple of old tape repairs to reverse, a few wrinkles, and pencil notations along bottom, otherwise very good condition. Grace was accused by Gerard Cooper of poisoning his dog with strychnine and was seeking damages of $100. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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