Lincoln gives Nathaniel Coffin receipt for fees for legal services to Illinois College. ISLA—Files.

Republican members of legislature caucus in Lincoln & Herndon office. Isaac N. Phillips, ed. Abraham Lincoln By Some Men Who Knew Him (Bloomington, IL: Pantagraph Printing, 1910), 104.

[Legislature and U.S. Circuit Court convene in Springfield.]

Lincoln writes testimonial for "American Statesmen," new book handed to him by T. V. Webb, canvasser for Derby & Miller, New York, publishers. Lincoln & Herndon subscribed to book. Endorsement of the American Statesman, 6 January 1857, CW, 2:388.

[Springfield session of Supreme Court commences.]

In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln files plaintiff's declaration in Baker v. Baker. B. S. Edwards for defendant confesses to judgment for $1,300, amount of debt, plus $48.07 damages and costs. On motion of plaintiff's attorneys, Lincoln and Smith, new trial is granted in Coffin v. Palmer et al., ejectment. Record.

Lincoln buys and charges $1 pair of slippers at John Williams & Co. Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.

In Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan in U.S. Circuit Court, plaintiffs file declaration alleging nonpayment of promissory note for $1,384.20. Lincoln appears for defendants, files power of attorney, and confesses judgment in sum of $895.21. Court orders that plaintiff recover this amount from defendant. On Lincoln's motion, Henderson v. Weed is dismissed by agreement, at defendant's costs. Record.

William H. Bissell, first Republican governor of Illinois, is inaugurated. Evening celebration is held. Gustave Koerner makes first speech. Lincoln is among those who follow him. "The speeches were all characterized by great good feeling, and the enthusiasm of the audience often vented itself in rounds of applause." Illinois State Journal, 13 January 1857.

In Tallman v. Harvey, ejectment case in U.S. Court, Lincoln and Clark file plaintiff's declaration. On their motion defendant is ruled to plead in 20 days. Original owned by James A. Jones, Springfield, Ill.

Lincoln writes and files affidavit of S. R. Rowan, defendant in case in U.S. Court. Affiant says that when he was shown papers in case he saw no bond for costs, and that Lincoln and John A. McClernand are his attorneys. Original owned by James A. Jones, Springfield, Ill.

"Son" is sent to John Williams store for two 25¢ cards of buttons. Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.

Lincoln mails affidavit to circuit clerk at Bloomington to be filed in his suit against Illinois Central for collection of fee. Affidavit states that plaintiff desires to take depositions of Norman B. Judd, Isaac N. Arnold, and Grant Goodrich of Chicago; Archibald Williams and O. H. Browning of Quincy; Norman H. Purple of Peoria, and Stephen T. Logan of Springfield to be read in evidence. Photocopy.

In case in which he wrote affidavit for Rowan January 14, 1857, Lincoln himself makes affidavit that he has no knowledge of bond for costs having been filedand that he has seen none in papers in case. Original owned by James A. Jones, Springfield, Ill.

"During the entire week the trial of Erastus Wright has been progressing in the U.S. Court. . . . The trial has been largely attended and much interest manifest by people from every part of the State. The U.S. attorney Mr. William J. Allen has managed the case in a very able manner. The defense, Messrs. Logan, Lincoln and McClernand have made an able defense." Jacksonville Sentinel, 23 January 1857.

Lincoln & Herndon, for complaints, publish notices that bills of complaint have been filed in two cases in Sangamon Circuit Court: Driskell v. Gillman et al. and Hall v. Lacy et al.Register, 27 February 1857.

Mr. and Mrs. Ninian W. Edwards give large party, which Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln probably attend. Browning, Diary.

"Son" brings home "½ lb. Tea @ 1.25." Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.

Lincoln is occupied in Supreme Court entire day. Representing plaintiff in error, he moves that Busher v. Lewis be dismissed. Following that, McConnel v. Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Co., before court in 1856, is reargued. Appellants argue orally, but Lincoln and Dummer for appellees file written arguments. Court decides case in their favor. Record.

Lincoln has three cases in Supreme Court. In Curtiss v. Gill he appears for defendant in error and confesses errors assigned. Gray v. French et al. is continued. Arguments are commenced in Phelps v. McGee, but case is continued until next day. Record.

In evening Illinois State Colonization Society holds its annual meeting. Lincoln is elected one of 11 managers. Illinois State Journal, 28 January 1857.

Lincoln, representing appellant, makes concluding argument in Phelps v. McGee. Breach of contract to deliver corn is involved. Court finds for Lincoln's client. Argument commences in Dudley et ux. v. Crosthwait in U.S. Court, ejectment suit in which Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant. Case is continued. Record.

Lincoln buys gelatine at his drug store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.

In Supreme Court Lincoln argues two cases. In one—Christian County, Illinois v. Overholt & Squier, in which contract for construction of courthouse is involved—Lincoln and Logan appear for appellant. Court takes case under advisement, and later reverses Circuit Court. In Laughlin v. Marshall, Lincoln appears for defendant in error. After arguments, plaintiff dismisses case. Record.