Lincoln has $37.93 credit on books at Bunn's store. Bunn Journal.

Webster & Huntington v. French et al., before Sangamon Circuit Court September 12, 1849, comes before Supreme Court. Logan & Herndon argue for plaintiffs, Browning for defendants. Case involves validity of sale of Quincy House at auction by governor under act of legislature. Plaintiffs contend that theirs was only bid which conformed to advertisement, and should have been accepted. Record.

Before the Illinois Supreme Court, Lincoln concludes argument for plaintiffs in Webster & Huntington v. French et al. (See January 19, 1850.) Stuart, representing the appellant, commences argument in Moffett v. Lewis & Johnson. He is followed by Conkling for appellees. Lincoln represents John B. Moffett, one of the appellees. Record.

Lincoln continues argument on behalf of appellees in Moffett v. Lewis & Johnson. Logan concludes arguments in the case on behalf of the appellant. The case involves the right of business partner, Lewis, to compensation for selling patent rights to a churn. At trial, the Sangamon County Circuit Court awarded Lewis $1,000 and ordered him to turn over $1,377.41 to another business partner, Moffett. Lewis appealed the case to the Illinois Supreme Court. Record.

Emerson and Lincoln represent defendant in Adams et al. v. Logan County, Illinois in Supreme Court. Plaintiff seeks to recover property at Postville, donated to county on consideration of location of county seat there, and sold on its removal to Mt. Pulaski. Lincoln also represents defendant in Austin v. People for use of Burr et al., action in debt on guardian's bond. Circuit Court found Austin guilty. Record.

Supreme Court hands down opinions. In Adams et al. v. Logan County, Illinois, decision of Circuit Court is upheld, declaring conveyance of land to county in consideration of location of county seat does not deprive legislature of right of removal. In Austin v. People for use of Burr et al. judgment of Circuit Court is reversed and case is remanded. Webster & Huntington v. French et al. is also reversed and remanded. Record; 11 Ill., 254, 336, 452.

Supreme Court renders decision in Lewis v. Moffett & Johnson, tried 17th. It affirms award of $1,000 to Lewis, and reverses remainder of Circuit Court's decision. 11 Ill., 392.

Lincoln writes President Taylor on appointment of federal judge for Illinois. Either Stephen T. Logan or Samuel D. Lockwood would give "general satisfaction." Abraham Lincoln to Zachary Taylor, 25 January 1850, CW, 2:71.

Lincoln receives letter from Orville H. Browning of Quincy soliciting his aid in behalf of Browning's partner, Nehemiah Bushnell, to succeed Nathaniel Pope as judge of the U.S. Court for Illinois. Abraham Lincoln to Orville H. Browning, 29 January 1850, CW, 2:72.

Lincoln replies to Browning's letter: "As you anticipate, I had already recommended Judge Logan . . .; and more, I had already said all I could consistently with this, in favor of Judge Lockwood. I certainly esteem Mr. Bushnell as being every way worthy of such an office. In moral character, and legal attainments, he is entirely sound and sufficient. If you think this letter can be used to any advantage, you are at liberty to so use it." Abraham Lincoln to Orville H. Browning, 29 January 1850, CW, 2:72.

Lincoln's second son, "Eddy," is desperately ill. Abraham Lincoln to John D. Johnston, 23 February 1850, CW, 2:76-77.