Lincoln writes a notice to take depositions for defendant Thomas Cassidy in the case of Foster v. Cassidy. Lincoln also writes the acknowledgment of the notice, and Samuel H. Treat, the attorney for plaintiff Joseph C. Foster, signs it. Notice to Take Depositions, 5 January 1838, Foster v. Cassidy, Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Sangamo Journal announces that Cyrus Walker is not candidate for Congress, but is advocating John T. Stuart. Stuart is absent but "Journal" has no doubt he will be candidate.]

Lincoln writes and signs, for Stuart & Lincoln, a declaration and praecipe in Reed et ux. v. Arnold and Butler.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and files with the Sangamon County Circuit Court a declaration in Cannan v. Kenney, signing "Stuart & Lincoln for plff."Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and signs an affidavit before William Butler swearing that he believes Mary Ann Mitchell, Laura Rowena Mitchell, and Edward Mitchell, minor defendants in Francis v. Mitchell et al., are not residents of Illinois.Record.

["Being unexpectedly called from home . . . likely to detain me until a week previous to our next court, I take this method of informing those who have confided their business to . . . Walker & Hewett that whenever not adversely employed, either Messrs. Logan & Baker or Messrs. Stuart & Lincoln will give advice or assistance needed during my absence. J. Hewett."Sangamo Journal, 20 January 1838.

[Special term of Sangamon Circuit Court is held to try Isaac Silcon on charge of larceny. Grand jury fails to indict him.Record.]

Lincoln writes and signs a declaration and praecipe in Harrison v. Dickinson and Taylor.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In the evening, State Representative Lincoln addresses the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois, on the topic of "the perpetuation of our political institutions." Lincoln warns against the "mobocratic spirit, which . . . is now abroad in the land." He states, "There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law." Lincoln acknowledges that "[p]assion" played a role in America's fight for independence. But, Lincoln argues, "Reason, cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason" will best serve "for our future support and defence." Address Before the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois, 27 January 1838, CW, 1:108-15.

Lincoln writes and files with the Sangamon County Circuit Court, a declaration and praecipe in Ellis & Vaughn v. Ransdell. He asks for $200 in damages in the trespass on the case on promises action. Lincoln also writes, signs, and files a petition in Cromwell & McNaghton v. Taylor. Lincoln writes two promissory notes signed by Jonas and Dewey Whitney [see Stafford v. Whitney and Whitney].Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.