The Influence of the Legal Profession in the Affairs of Civil Government: An Address Delivered Before the Nebraska State Bar Association at Lincoln, N

In this 1882 address, lawyer and politician Isham Reavis explores the role of lawyers in government and policy-making. Drawing on examples from Nebraska and beyond, Reavis argues that lawyers possess a unique understanding of the law and civic responsibility that makes them ideally suited for an active role in public life.

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