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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