[ Autograph ] William H. Herndon 1818-1891 Law partner and ardent political supporter of Abraham Lincoln, Herndon also helped educate the future president in the anti-slavery movement. he later wrote a widely popular biography of Lincoln. A.D.S. " Herndon & Zane", 3pp. legal size, [Sangamon Co., III.], Aug. 27,1866 A lengthy, detailed legal brief concerning the case of Quigley vs. Riley concerning a protracted dispute over a mortgage settlement. Trimmed at bottom of last page with no loss of text, very light marginal toning