William H. Herndon
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William H. Herndon was an American lawyer who partnered with Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, from 1844 onward. Herndon, who was nearly a decade younger than Lincoln, was known for being more widely read, more emotional in court, and more extreme in his views. Despite their differing personalities, their law partnership was highly successful and harmonious, with no recorded disputes over finances. Herndon's legal career was notable, and he is recognized as a significant figure in American legal history.12
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Read More…was his former law partner William Herndon. When Lincoln died, Herndon began a new career as Lincoln authority, collecting reminiscences wherever he could find them and adding his own store of memories. Although admiring Lincoln, he objected to the trend toward sanctifying him. He saw, as the main feature of…
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