Lincoln writes answer to bill, and James Conkling, guardian in case of Baker v. Addington et al., signs.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Someone, perhaps Lincoln, purchases $27.50 worth of merchandise from a Springfield store and charges it to Abraham Lincoln's account. Account of Abraham Lincoln (copy), 2 June 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln endorses application of deputy surveyor of Sangamon County for position under Dr. Silas Reed, surveyor general of Illinois and Missouri. On bottom of letter of recommendation from John T. Stuart, he writes: "I most cheerfully endorse the foregoing recommendations of Col. Neale."Letter Written to Silas Reed for John M. Neale, 3 June 1841, CW, 1:252-53; Endorsement: John T. Stuart to Silas Reed, 3 June 1841, CW, 1:253.

Lincoln writes Col. W. H. Davidson of Carmi that he has written to President Tyler in behalf of Col. Servant, "saying all for the Col: that I could say for the best man on earth." [He is recommending Richard B. Servant of Chester, Ill., with whom he served six years in legislature; Servant appointed receiver of Kaskaskia land office in 1843.]Abraham Lincoln to William H. Davidson, 4 June 1841, CW, 1:253.

[U.S. Circuit Court convenes in Springfield with 200 cases on calendar. Sometime during this term Lincoln appears for plaintiff in Lincoln v. Tower, action of debt on judgment obtained in Massachusetts. Edwards and Hall appear for defendant. Lincoln wins case.2 McLean, 473.

Christian County Circuit Court commences two-day term at Taylorville.]

On motion of Lincoln, solicitor for complainant, Baker v. Addington et al. is continued with leave to commissioner to execute decree of last term.Record.

He writes pleas and replication in Northcutt v. White, acting with May for defendant.Photocopy.

[Logan County Circuit Court convenes at Postville.]

Lincoln takes four notes from Josiah Francis of Athens in settlement of two judgments against Francis in court of Thomas Moffett, Sangamon County justice of peace. [See also November 17, 1845.]Receipt to Josiah N. Francis, 12 June 1841, CW, 1:254.

Menard Circuit Court opens two-day term. Waggoner et al. v. Eastep is continued on motion of Lincoln, solicitor for complainant. In Allen v. Patterson, defendant defaults and judgment for $328.34 is awarded plaintiff, client of Logan & Lincoln.Record.

In Potter v. Bell, jury fails to agree. Urquhart and Rutledge represent plaintiff, Lincoln and Bachman defendant. Hawks v. Bell is tried by court on agreement of both parties. Defendant's attorneys, Lincoln and Bachman, move court to dismiss suit for want of jurisdiction in lower court. Court takes case under advisement.Record.

Lincoln returns to find Springfield wildly hunting for body of Archibald Fisher, who came to town May 31, 1841 with William and Henry Trailor, but disappeared, believed murdered by William, Henry, and Archibald Trailor. Hickox's milldam on Spring Creek was torn down on the 14th and thorough but fruitless search made in brush along creek.Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 19 June 1841, CW, 1:254-58.

[Mary Todd writes her friend Mercy Levering that Lincoln "deems me unworthy of notice, as I have not met him in the gay world for months. . . . I would that the case were different, that he would once more resume his station in Society."Sandburg and Angle, 184.]

Lincoln, Logan, and Baker defend William Trailor of murdering Archibald Fisher. Case is heard in justice of peace court, and much disgust is shown by crowd when it turns out Fisher is alive. This climaxes week of search for Fisher's body in Spring Creek territory. One spectator said "it was too damned bad, to have so much trouble, and no hanging after all."Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 19 June 1841, CW, 1:254-58.

Lincoln writes petition in Hurt v. Carman, Ruckle & Co., unpaid note suit, Logan & Lincoln for plaintiff.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes to Joshua F. Speed, of Louisville, Kentucky, about a Sangamon County Justice of the Peace case. Lincoln represents brothers Archibald and William Trailor, who stand accused of Archibald Fisher's murder. Dr. Gilmore claimed that Fisher was still alive, and the court released the Trailors. Lincoln writes, "Thus stands this curious affair now. When the doctor's story was first made public, it was amusing to scan and contemplate the countenances, and hear the remarks of those who had been actively engaged in the search for the dead body. Some looked quizical, some melancholly, and some furiously angry." Lincoln adds that one observer "said it was too damned bad, to have so much trouble, and no hanging after all." Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 19 June 1841, CW, 1:254-58.

Lincoln completes and mails letter to Speed. "I commenced this letter on yesterday, since which I received yours of the 13th. I stick to my promise to come to Louisville. Nothing new here except what I have written. I have not seen Sarah [Rickard] since my long trip, and I am going out there as soon as I mail this letter. Yours forever"Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 19 June 1841, CW, 1:254-58.

Someone, perhaps Lincoln, purchases 75¢ worth of merchandise from a Springfield store and charges it to Abraham Lincoln's account.Account of Abraham Lincoln (copy), 21 June 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln writes bill in chancery for estate partition, in Preston et ux. v. Hussey & Hussey.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Citizens of Springfield hold meeting and express to Archibald Trailor apologies and regrets for believing him involved in Archibald Fisher's suspected murder.Register, 25 June 1841.]

Lincoln annotates papers in Wagoner v. Porter et al., Sangamon County Court case.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln and Benjamin S. Edwards examine papers and listen to oral testimony of Harry Wilton, late U.S. marshal for Illinois, charged with using his office for political effect in taking 1840 census. Statement signed by both men shows that 54 of 76 appointments were Democrats, but they draw no conclusions from evidence.Statement Regarding Harry Wilton, 25 June 1841, CW, 1:258-59.

Lincoln and Edwards are praised by Springfield's Democratic paper for being "able and willing to do justice to a political opponent when wronged."Register, 16 July 1841.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Hay v. Bryan.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes foreclosure bill in chancery in Rogers v. Francis et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration and praecipe in West & Taylor v. Doolittle.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.