Biographical Sketches of Preeminent Americans volume 3
Biographical Sketches of Preeminent Americans volume 3
Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923
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He now made a second trial of mercantile life, becoming part owner of a store, but fortunately for his country, he failed completely. His partner turned out to be a worthless fellow, and he gained nothing by his venture but fresh debts. He was appointed postmaster in 1833, and tra- dition says that he carried the post-office in his hat. The next occupation in which he was engaged was that of a land surveyor, and having mastered the principles of his profes- sion, he followed it with success and... profit for several years ; but the crisis of 1837 ruined his business, and he was even obliged to part with his instruments in order to satisfy the sheriff's execution. Meanwhile he prosecuted his law studies ABU AH AM LINCOLN. In a desultory way, and even pleaded a few cases in court, for which, however, he received no recompense. In 1834 Mr. Lincoln was elected to the Illinois Legislature, being yet so poor that he was forced to borrow money to buy clothes enough to make a respectable appearance at the State capital, and he held his seat for eight years.
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