Lincoln writes plaintiff's answer in Warren v. Miller et al., which is set for hearing at approaching term of Sangamon Circuit Court, action in assumpsit. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Joel Johnson v. John McMullen, Sangamon Circuit Court case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln receives letter from William Fithian of Vermilion County, and two drafts by Fithian on M. Mobley. When paid, drafts will defray judgment Lincoln won for Fithian August 29, 1849. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes to J. C. Louderman & Company, of St. Louis, Missouri, in regard to an order for some carpeting. Lincoln sent a "sample of our carpet to you" via Springfield, Illinois, merchant Jacob Bunn. Lincoln explains that Bunn returned to Springfield without the remnant. Lincoln requests, "I must now ask the favor of you to send us back the sample, (as, to lose it will spoil the carpet we have)." Lincoln places an order with the company for thirty-five yards of carpeting provided that that it "matches" the Lincoln sample. Abraham Lincoln to J. C. Louderman and Company, 14 March 1852, CW, 2:120.

Sangamon Circuit Court begins spring term. Defendants in Perrin v. Hull et al., chancery, enter motion to dissolve injunction. Lincoln & Herndon, representing plaintiff, argue against motion. Court takes it under advisement. He is appointed guardian ad litem of infant defendants in William Enos et al. v. Enos Enos et al.Record.

Lincoln writes and swears defendants' answer in Kelly v. Wells & Wells. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Ten of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called in Circuit Court. They dismiss three, file demurrers in two others and plea in sixth. In another they argue demurrer filed by their opponents. Their opponents file pleas in three cases. Record.

Injunction in Perrin v. Hull et al. is dissolved. In E. M. Henkle & Brother for use of Jacob Bunn v. DeCamp and Burnap, defendants default and Lincoln & Herndon's client is awarded $185.08 damages. Lincoln & Herndon dismiss one case, file pleas or enter motions in four others and one is continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon appear in four cases in Circuit Court. They file pleas in one, enter motions in two, and fourth is dismissed by opponents. Record.

Five of Lincoln & Herndon's cases come before Circuit Court. In Herndon v. Todd et ux., assumpsit suit brought by junior partner, defendant defaults and Herndon is awarded damages of $100.50. Lincoln writes, signs, and files declaration in Iles v. Johnston & Brigham, and wins when defendants default and are assessed $418.19 damages. In Wallace v. Witmer and James P. Langford, Lincoln writes Daniel W. Witmer's affidavit and has it sworn and files. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon dismiss Costen v. Costen et al., chancery. They file pleas in two other cases and fourth case is continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon lose two cases—B. C. Webster & Co. for use of Hickox & Matheny v. Roberts, and Riggs & Levering v. Murray—by nil dicit. Plaintiff's damages are assessed at $420.91 and $677.25 respectively. They win two replevin suits, one by jury verdict, other by default. They dismiss fifth suit, file pleas in two others, and two are continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon win partition suit, Elliott v. Archer et al., by default. In Johnson v. McMullen, trespass, jury finds defendant guilty and their client is awarded damages of $6. Four more of their cases come before court but none comes to trial. Record.

Defendants' demurrer in Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al. is sustained and Smith and Lincoln, representing complainants, are given leave to amend their bill. In Porter v. Hoffman et al. complainant, their client, is awarded dower of $10 a year. In People v. Clark et al. jury is waived and court finds their client indebted to plaintiff $30,000 with $2,918.47 damages. Record.

In Margaret M. Porter v. Andrew Porter, Lincoln & Herndon file amended bill. Photocopy.

Lincoln & Herndon win appeal, Johnson v. McMullen, when jury finds for plaintiff in amount of $100 and costs. Record.

Representing E. D. Baker, Lincoln & Herndon secure decree of foreclosure against Moffett and Allen to recover debt of $2,175.56. They lose dower case, win appeal from justice's court and settle fourth case by agreement. Defendant in Johnson v. McMullen moves for new trial. Record.

Defendant in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al. moves to dissolve injunction. Pleads are filed in Johnson v. McMullen, and Enos v. Wright et al. is dismissed by agreement. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for plaintiffs in all three cases. Record.

Court dissolves injunction in Connelly & Way v. Van de Velde et al., as moved by defendant on 27th. Defendant's motion for new trial in Johnson v. McMullen is allowed. In Lamb v. Shipman, chancery, court dismisses complaint's bill at his costs. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for defendant. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon file defense plea in Kirkpatrick v. Cox. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.