Article in Sangamo Journal on Douglas' pretensions to Stuart's seat in Congress is probably from Lincoln's pen. He files report for complainant, John W. Patterson, in Patterson et al. v. Casey et al., and case is continued, along with Trotter v. Arnold & Fairchild.Record.

Lincoln writes answer of J. A. Brown filed in State Bank of Illinois v. Quinton et al.Photocopy.

Chicago American of November 29, 1839 notices Lincoln's labors on stump.