Hunt, Aurora KIRBY BENEDICT, FRONTIER FEDERAL JUDGE: An Account of Legal and Judicial Development in the Southwest, 1853-1874, with Special Reference to the Indian, Slavery, Social and Political Affairs, Journalism...and Circuit Riding with Abraham Lincoln in Illinois Glendale, CA Arthur H. Clark Company 1961, First Edition Hardcover Very good+ condition 268 pages of text, including illustrations, maps and portraits. Hardcover binding with minimal shelfwear. Printed on Beckett paper. 1530 copies printed. Western Frontiersman Series VIII. From Clark #131 "Benedict's major contribution to Southwest justice was in aiding in the transition from Spanish-Mexican to Anglo-American law and legal procedure. He served as Chief Justice of the Territory of New Mexico from 1858 until 1866. His association with Lincoln was close because of their mutual legal work in Illinois. Lincoln appointed him to the federal judiciary in the Southwest." Price: USD 60.00 other currencies   order no. 000064    inquire

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