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Very few lawyers born in the first decade of the 19th century went to law
school. 19th century lawyers generally read law in a lawyer's office
library then answered questions asked by a judge until the judge expressed
satisfaction for the candidate's competence. Then the candidate was invited
to the bar.
Harold S. Forsythe
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From: "Basil Forest" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: Long memories
> Lincoln's list of Constitutional violations is extensive and unprecedented
> in American history. It's not all that surprising in that he never
> attended
> law school, much less graduated from one. He read the law and almost
> exclusively dealt with Illinois practice and procedure. His knowledge of
> the
> Constitution was sorely lacking, but he apparently didn't care. I guess
> if you
> swear to uphold a document of which you are ignorant you can be excused
> for your
> failures.
>
> With regard to Jefferson, as Christ said to the Pharisees, "you without
> sin
> cast the first stone."
>
> I hope your message isn't attached to this so I don't violate the rules
> of
> this forum. I don't see anything below here.
>
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