Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Petition and summons for Harrison C. Goodell adversus David A. Powell]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00304 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Illinois Type: Autograph document signed Date: circa 1841 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Goodell sued Powell for the remainder of a bill for a steam engine Powell bought for use in a sawmill. Lincoln represents Powell, who claims that the boiler required repairs and other hardware was missing, which cost more than the $75 dollar balance on the bill. Lincoln signed as a representative of the firm of Lincoln & Logan.
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