Menard Circuit Court opens two-day term. Lincoln loses Taylor v. Eaton when court awards plaintiff $220.40. On his motion, two cases are continued and one dismissed. Strong and Lincoln file their replication to defendant's answer in Dresser v. Miles. In the bankruptcy case In re Arnold, Logan & Lincoln file petition for bankruptcy, inventory, and list of creditors of Henry Arnold of Newton, Illinois, in the U.S. District Court. He writes and files, for defendant, plea and demurrer in Gains v. West.Record.