Lincoln has three cases in court. In Froman v. Pearson, attachment case involving cattle, attorneys for plaintiff file proof of publication, and Lincoln and Benedict are ruled to answer for defendant by April 1, 1850. Thornton and Lincoln file defendant's answer in Redfield et ux. v. Dewees, case involving dower right. Case is continued. Hill v. Whitley is continued. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $1.25 worth of merchandise. Irwin Ledger.]