Lincoln writes and signs a bill of divorce on behalf of complainant, Joseph S. McNew, in McNew v. McNew. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and signs for his client Robert S. Plunkett an answer to a cross bill in Plunkett v. Plunkett. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files declaration and praecipe in Lincoln & Herndon v. Moffett, a Sangamon County Circuit Court case. He writes a praecipe in Nave for use of Matheny v. McCormack, in which he represents the plaintiff Levi Nave. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes a declaration in Nave for use of Matheny v. McCormack. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln signs, with 54 others, petition to Gov. French asking appointment of William B. Fondey as notary public. Abraham Lincoln to Augustus C. French: Petition for Appointment of William B. Fondey, 7 March 1850, CW, 2:77.

Lincoln writes and signs a declaration for the plaintiff, P. A. Saunders, in Saunders v. Fowkes and Robbins. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and files in Sangamon Circuit Court bill of complaint in McNew v. McNew. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes to President Taylor recommending Robert C. Schenck of Ohio for minister to Brazil. Abraham Lincoln to Zachary Taylor, 15 March 1850, CW, 2:77-78.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files a declaration and notice on behalf of Henry McHenry in McHenry v. Penny, an ejectment case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon have 11 cases in Sangamon Circuit Court, which convenes for spring term. In five cases defendants default and their clients are awarded judgments for debts and damages aggregating $1,906. Two cases are stricken from docket on their motion. Pleas are filed in other cases, and two are continued. Record.

Four of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called in Circuit Court. One is dismissed by agreement. In another, defendants default and they recover debt of $92.23 and $158.17 damages. In third, Webster & Huntington v. French et al., remanded by Supreme Court January 19, 1850, they secure leave to file supplemental bill. Fourth case is continued. Record.

For Penny v. McHenry et al., Lincoln writes the deposition of defense witness, James M. Robinson. He writes and signs supplemental bill in chancery for plaintiffs in Webster & Huntington v. French et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Five Lincoln & Herndon cases come before Circuit Court. In one they are awarded judgment of $90; two are dismissed; pleas are filed in fourth. In fifth case—Lincoln & Herndon v. Moffett—they sue for fee of $150 for legal services. By agreement they are awarded $75 and costs. Record; William H. Townsend, Lincoln the Litigant (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1925), 19-20.

Lincoln & Herndon have four cases. In Luckett v. Crary, appeal, agreed judgment for $30.37½ is entered for appellant, their client. Lincoln, Herndon, Logan, and Browning secure rule on defendants in Webster & Huntington v. French et al. to answer their original and supplemental bills. Pleas are filed in two remaining cases. Record.

Robbins and Taylor, representing plaintiff in Fowkes v. Saunders, file replication to which Logan, Lincoln & Herndon demur. Record.

Lincoln writes to Thomas Ewing recommending Dr. A. G. Henry for Indian Agency. "Of all those whom I have desired should receive appointments from this Administration, Dr. Henry was at first, has always been, and still is, No. One with me." Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 22 March 1850, CW, 2:78.

In Circuit Court Lincoln & Herndon win divorce for complainant, Robert S. Plunkett, in Plunkett v. Plunkett. Lincoln writes court decree. In People v. McHenry and Graves, a case of criminal adultery and fornication, Henry McHenry, their client, posts $200 bond for appearance. On behalf of defendant, they move to dismiss Glynn v. McMurry et al.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Penny v. McHenry, before court September 4, 1849, comes to trial. Lincoln & Herndon appear for defendant. Lincoln writes testimony of Robert Irwin and part of testimony of Wiley P. Renshaw in case. After hearing arguments of counsel, jury retires to consider. In Nave for use of Matheny v. McCormick, jury is waived, and court awards their client $92.23 debt and $158.17 damages. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes letter to John T. Stuart in Washington, DC. (Letter is not extant, but photostat of envelope, addressed in Lincoln's hand, and name and date written in one corner, is in ISLA—Files.)

In Penny v. McHenry, jury brings in verdict for plaintiff, and assesses damages at $35. In adultery case before court March 23, 1850, Lincoln & Herndon move to quash indictment, but motion is overruled. Their motion of same day to dismiss Glynn v. Murray et al. is also overruled. Two other cases are continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon win Lloyd v. Pierce, appeal from justice's court, when jury is waived and court finds for plaintiff in sum of $24.41. Two other cases are continued. Record.

For Reuben Coon v. Turner W. Lloyd et al., Lincoln writes affidavits of three witnesses and has them sworn before clerk. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon file answer of Brayman, one of defendants in Glynn v. Murray et al.Coon v. Lloyd et al. and Penny v. McHenry et al. are continued. Record.

Lincoln writes two more affidavits, and has them sworn, in latter case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

McNew v. McNew, action in chancery in which Lincoln & Herndon represent complainant, is their only case, and is continued. Record.

Abraham Lincoln and Mary Lincoln convey south 20 feet of Lot 12 in Block seven of E. Iles' addition to Springfield by warranty deed to Harriett W. Dean and F. S. Dean. Deed Record, DD, 482.

Lincoln hires John E. Roll and Isaac Smith, plasterers, to whitewash two rooms for $2. Roll & Smith Account Book.