Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 22, 1860
The First Law Office Rented in 1837 By Abraham Lincoln, President-Elect, in Hoffman’s Row, Third Division, Up-Stairs, Springfield, Ill.
When Abraham Lincoln first went to Springfield, nearly thirty years ago, he ran for the Legislature, was elected, and served several terms. In 1837 he opened a law office under the firm of Stuart & Lincoln, in Hoffman’s Row. This house, which still stands, is a very humble edifice, and the step from thence to the White House is a stride which even Lincoln at that time but little dreamed of.
The Present Law Office of Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, in Fifthe Street, West Side of the Public Square, Springfield, Ill.— from a sketch by our Special Artist
Mr. Lincoln’s present law office is situated in Fifth street, west side of of State Square. He is in partnership with Mr. Herndon, a lawyer of considerable ability and reputation. We give a sketch of both offices, taken by our special artist. They present a contrast almost as wide as the last step in the career of their occupant from either the one or the other.