Lincoln writes and signs bill to foreclose in Wright v. Drennan and Bradley, Sangamon Circuit Court case.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln buys pair of "Ladies Walking Shoes," $1.50, and merchandise, $1.75.Irwin Ledger.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in School Commissioner for use of Inhabitants of Township 16N, Range 1W v. Doyle et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Today or Monday Lincoln receives $5 from Josiah L. James of Tremont, for taxes on Menard County land. Lincoln gives money to John McNamar November 9, 1843.Abraham Lincoln to John McNamar, [9?] November 1843, CW, 1:330.

Menard Circuit Court begins three-day term. Defendant defaults in Miles v. Webb & Rogers. Court gives plaintiff, Lincoln's client, judgment for $368.60. Because justice of peace had failed to send up all papers, White & Williams v. Baxter is continued until November 8, 1843; Lincoln appears for plaintiff. Leave is given to open depositions in Estep v. Wagoner et al. in which Lincoln appears for defendant.Record.

[Mrs. Lincoln reduces her husband's account 25¢ for pair of gloves.Irwin Ledger.]

Taylor v. Wright, bill to foreclose mortgage, is continued. Logan & Lincoln represent complainant. Lincoln, Harris, and Baker lose Cabot v. Regnier when jury finds defendant not guilty.Record.

Jury awards plaintiff $33.70 in White & Williams v. Baxter. Jury is sworn in Miles & McCoy v. Merrill, and Lincoln, attorney for plaintiffs, dismisses appeal. Petition to sell real estate in Wilcox v. Wilcox et al. is granted, and Lincoln, attorney for complainant, files his report. Injunction in Estep v. Wagoner et al. is made perpetual in sum of $14.62, Lincoln for complainant. Lincoln writes and files five affidavits, including his own, in Cabot v. Regnier, on basis of which Baker moves for new trial, which court grants, with change of venue to Morgan County.Record.

On or about this day Lincoln writes to John McNamar, Menard County assessor, about payment of taxes on Menard land, enclosing money.Abraham Lincoln to John McNamar, [9?] November 1843, CW, 1:330.

Lincoln writes and files, for plaintiff, petition and note in Tibbs v. Miller.Photocopy.

Sangamon Circuit Court is in session until November 30, 1843. Three cases are dismissed and two continued for Logan & Lincoln. In Smedley v. Canfield & Vredenburgh, defendant is made party to November 22, 1842 judgment against Robert F. Canfield. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff.Record.

Lincoln writes and signs answer to plea in Ball v. Field.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Logan & Lincoln win by default Butler v. Webster and Caldwell v. Moore & Moore. Defendant in Short & Short v. Blankenship & Miller is made party to judgment against E. C. Blankenship. Logan & Lincoln appear for complainants. They enter motion in Bosbyshell v. Moore, and take nonsuit in Mallory v. Maxey et al. Two cases are dismissed, one continued and three set for later hearing.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Record.

Logan & Lincoln obtain judgments in seven suits totaling $4,499.74. Four cases are dismissed, one continued, and in two they are ruled to plead tomorrow. On motion of Lincoln, Bledsoe is appointed guardian for infant heirs in Gardner v. Johnson et al., and defendant is ruled to answer tomorrow. On March 29, 1842, Hamlin Whitmore got judgment against Ervin Clark; on Lincoln's motion, writ to sell property is given.Record.

Logan & Lincoln, attorneys for defendants, file pleas in Lewis v. Broadwell, Brother v. Frink, Walker & Co., and B. C. Webster & Co. v. Kilbourn & Archer. Two cases are dismissed. They win six other cases, in one of which, Constant v. White, they obtain judgment for $1,200 for plaintiff.Record.

Four cases are won by Logan & Lincoln by default, including Speed v. Branson & Branson. Four cases are dismissed, three continued, and on their motion, E. D. Baker is appointed guardian in two chancery cases. In Todd v. Ware, on Lincoln's motion defendant is ruled to file his answer by Monday. Robert S. Todd, plaintiff, is Lincoln's father-in-law.Record.

Logan & Lincoln have seven cases in court. In three chancery cases their petitions are granted; they lose two assumpsit suits; trespass case is dismissed, and an assumpsit suit set for Monday.Record.

Erastus Wright, school commissioner, employs Logan & Lincoln in eight debt cases. On their motion all are dismissed. They obtain judgment of foreclosure in Barrett v. Crowder; two debt cases are continued on their motion. In Runyon v. Dresser, on their motion defendant is ruled to answer Tuesday. They win Lewis v. Broadwell when suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.Record.

Brother v. Frink, Walker & Co. is argued before jury. Defendant files demurrer to Lincoln's bill in Todd v. Ware. Notice of publication is filed by complainant in Mitchell & Mitchell v. Corneau et al. Permission to sell property is granted complainant in Dabney v. Whitney et al. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in all four cases.Record.

Lincoln writes and files affidavit of Leroy L. Hill, who swears before John Calhoun, clerk, in Trailor v. Hill.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln's banker pays $5 from Lincoln's account to James Grant, evidently for firewood, and Lincoln buys wood saw and frame for $1.25. He purchases $32.50 worth of merchandise also.Irwin Ledger.

Logan & Lincoln win Brother v. Frink, Walker & Co. when jury awards plaintiff $612.50. Lesure & Bliss v. Menard County, Illinois produces legal battle between Campbell and Lincoln. Case is continued. Five other cases of Logan & Lincoln are called. Record.

Lincoln buys "clothing material" for $19.98, and trimmings for coat and pants @ $5.08. Irwin Journal.

Court hears argument on defendant's demurrer in Todd v. Ware, and considers. Petition to partition land in Vanderen et al. v. Vanderen et al. is granted. Defendant in Runyon v. Dresser fails to comply with rule of court requiring him to answer complainant's bill and is ruled to convey lot to plaintiff. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in all three cases.Record.

Logan & Lincoln obtain two judgments for school commissioners and dismiss nine other cases. People v. Klein & Hosey, charged with fornication and adultery, is continued by order of state's attorney, McDougall. Logan & Lincoln appear for defendants, Joseph Klein and Louisa Hosey, in this case, and for plaintiffs in three others.Record.

In each of three cases of School Commissioner for use of Inhabitants of Township 17N, Range 5W v. Chatterton et al., School Commissioner for use of Inhabitants of Township 17N, Range 5W v. Glynn et al., and School Commissioner for use of Inhabitants of Township 16N, Range 5W v. McDonald et al., Logan & Lincoln obtain judgment for $100 debt and $17 damages. They also obtain judgment in Gardner v. Johnson et al. Court sustains defendant's demurrer in Todd v. Ware, but overrules demurrer to complainant's amended bill.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Judgment by default for $2042 is awarded plaintiff in Mitchell & Mitchell v. Corneau et al. A. T. Bledsoe is appointed guardian in Caldwell v. Foster et al. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in both cases.Record.

Lincoln buys six yards twill cotton for 75¢.Irwin Journal.

Injunction in Sparks v. Bird & Bird is made perpetual. Todd v. Ware is submitted to court on bill, amended bill, answer, replication, and exhibit to be heard during vacation. Gentry v. Gentry, petition for divorce, is dismissed. Sixteen cases are continued. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in each case. Wright et al. v. Adams, filed June 22, 1837, which led to Lincoln's argument with James Adams, is abated, defendant having died.Record.

Todd v. Ware is to be heard by judge December 9, 1843 in chambers. Both parties may take depositions in Springfield. Lincoln files award of arbitrators in Wood v. Foutch and moves award be judgment of court. Logan & Lincoln win two chancery cases, and get judgment of $341 for plaintiffs in Lane & Webb v. Edwards.Record.

Voluminous paper work of Todd v. Ware is in Lincoln's hand.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.