Whig county convention meets to select delegates to district convention at Pekin. Sangamon delegation is instructed for Richard Yates for congressman. Candidates for legislature, sheriff, and coroner are also chosen and resolutions approving compromise report of Congressional Committee of Thirteen are adopted. Lincoln probably attends. Illinois Journal, 2 August 1850.

He writes to Edwin W. Bakewell of Bloomington, enclosing bill for legal services. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin W. Bakewell, 1 August 1850, CW, 2:91.

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

["The Congressional Convention (at Pekin) . . . passed off with great concord and unanimity." Yates is nominated for Congress by acclamation. Tazewell delegates are instructed for Lincoln but on learning that he wishes his name withdrawn and that Sangamon delegation is instructed for Yates, they vote with majority. Illinois Gazette, 10 August 1850.]

Lincoln signs, for Lincoln & Herndon, agreement on deposition in Martha K. Graves v. Hiram Penny, Sangamon Circuit Court case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln receives letter from John Addison, who has tried in vain to secure appointment from Whig administration in Washington. Addison informs Lincoln that some letters recommending him for commissioner were withheld at time Butterfield was appointed. Abraham Lincoln to John Addison, 9 August 1850, CW, 2:91-92.

Replying to Addison, Lincoln writes: "The substance of the matter you speak of, in detail, has long been known to me. . . . But my high regard for some of the members of the late cabinet; my great devotion to Gen: Taylor personally; and, above all, my fidelity to the great whig cause, have induced me to be silent. . . . I would not now accept the Land Office, if it were offered to me." Abraham Lincoln to John Addison, 9 August 1850, CW, 2:91-92.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files in Sangamon Circuit Court petitions for dower in Enos v. Wright et al.. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In letter to S. R. Lowry dated August 17, 1850, Lincoln says: "Your letter of the 13th was received a day or two ago." He is evidently in Springfield this and following day. Abraham Lincoln to Samuel R. Lowry, 17 August 1850, CW, 2:92-93.

Lincoln writes to S. R. Lowry about case involving title to land. "The trouble with this deed was, that the plaintiff proved it to be a forgery; and I see no way in which the defendants can ever succeed unless they can somehow prove that this deed is not a forgery. This is the whole story. The case can not be gained by much talking." Abraham Lincoln to Samuel R. Lowry, 17 August 1850, CW, 2:92-93.

At special term of Christian Circuit Court, Lincoln & Herndon win Vandeveer v. Whitecraft et al. when jury finds for plaintiff in sum of $476. In Cawood v. Benson, jury fails to agree and is dismissed, and on motion of Lincoln, for plaintiff, change of venue is granted to Sangamon County. Lincoln writes bond for costs and affidavit for costs in Woods v. Ketchum et al.Record; Photocopy.

Lincoln files defendants' plea and notice in Woods v. Ketchum et al., case involving trespass of cattle on plaintiff's land and crops. He will prove that defendants' land was fenced and there was no trespass. Lincoln also files plea and notice in Tanner v. Ketchum et al. In Vandeveer v. Whitecraft et al., he joins in demurrer with defendants attorney. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes part of bill of exceptions in Vandeveer v. Whitecraft et al., decided August 23, 1850. Judge Davis signs bill and it is filed on this date. Case is action in debt involving cutting of trees on plaintiff's land. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes decree for conveyance in Thomas P. Bond v. unknown heirs of Marvellous Eastham, chancery. Record.

"Sangamon County Circuit Court commences its August term today. Judge Davis has arrived." Illinois Journal.

Lincoln & Herndon have two cases, but both are continued. Record.

Whig county convention nominates Preston Breckinridge for legislature in place of Jesse Pickerel, who has declined. Illinois Journal, 27 August 1850.

Lincoln writes and has sworn affidavits of G. W. Willson and J. W. Simpson in Graves v. Penny. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Demurrer filed March 22, 1850 by Lincoln, Herndon, and Logan, attorneys for defendant in Fowkes v. Saunders, is argued and sustained. Lincoln & Herndon dismiss John Shaw & Co. v. Alsop. In Coon v. Lloyd et al., continued March 29, 1850, Stuart and Edwards, defendants' attorneys, again move continuance. McHenry v. Penny is continued. Record.

Motion for continuance in Coon v. Lloyd et al. is argued and considered by court. Fowkes v. Saunders and Saunders v. Fowkes & Robbins, in both of which Lincoln & Herndon represent Fowkes, are dismissed by agreement. Two other cases are dismissed on Lincoln & Herndon's motion. They file exceptions to complainant's depositions in Glynn v. Murray et al.Record.

Lincoln writes and has sworn affidavit of Henry McHenry in Graves v. Penny. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Jury brings in true bill in People v. Smith on charge of obstructing road. Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant. In Luckett v. Garvey jury finds defendant guilty of trespass and awards Lincoln & Herndon's client damages of $38.97. In Gillman v. Gillman, Lincoln & Herndon get rule on defendant to answer by tomorrow. Record.

Lincoln writes James Gordan's application for pay for arresting horse thief. Photocopy.