Nothing was found in the Philadelphia Enquirer or Delaware Co. papers concerning a lawsuit involving James Lenny and the US government. I did find the following concerning the contract for the shoes: May 13, 1859-Delaware County Republican CONTRACT AWARDED--We are gratified to learn that the contract for making shoes for the Navy has been awarded to our neighbor, James Lenny. This contract will afford employment and good wages, during the year, to a large number of industrious men. Our friend Lenny is a true Lecompton man and has adhered to the Administration through good and evil report, while hosts of his political associates have fallen by the way. He was still in the shoe making business in 1856 when he placed this ad: October 3, 1856-Delaware County Republican WANTED--Six or eight Journeymen Shoemakers are wanted to work on brognas. Apply to the subscriber in Chester. James Lenny Alice