The Sangamon County Circuit Court opens a two-week session with Judge Jesse B. Thomas Jr. presiding. Stuart & Lincoln appear for New Salem storekeeper Samuel Hill in the attachment suit Hill v. McNabb. Under agreement of both parties, the court dismisses the case and orders the defendant to pay all court costs. The defendant confesses judgment in Hickman v. Braucher, and the court awards Stuart & Lincoln's client $481.69 in damages. Representing defendant Joseph Kyle, Stuart & Lincoln request the court to order the plaintiff in Sinnard v. Kyle to provide security for court costs.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.