In the Tazewell County Circuit Court, Lincoln makes a motion to quash the indictment of defendant James West in the criminal case of People v. West. West had been indicted by the state's attorney for allegedly passing a $20 "forged bank note." The court apparently denies the motion, and West pleads not guilty to the charge. Later in the day, the court approves Lincoln's request for a continuance and requires West to file a recognizance bond for $300. In the appeal case of Hall v. Tyler, Lincoln represents plaintiff Ira B. Hall. The justice of the peace court had earlier ruled in Hall's favor in his suit to recover $17.66 from Benoni Tyler. Lincoln argues before the court and presents evidence from four witnesses. Judge David Davis rules in favor of Hall, approves the lower court's award, and orders Tyler to pay all the court costs. Order, 13 April 1852, People v. West, General Record F, 393, Tazewell County Circuit Court, Tazewell County Courthouse, Pekin, IL; Order, 10 April 1852, People v. West, Tazewell County Circuit Court, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL; Order, 13 April 1852, People v. West, General Record F, 395-96; Justice of the Peace Transcript, 13 February 1852, Hall v. Tyler, case file, box 27; Judgment, 13 April 1852 Hall v. Tyler, General Record F, 397; Fee Book Entry, 24 September 1852, Hall v. Tyler, Fee Book, 617, all in Tazewell County Circuit Court, Tazewell County Courthouse, Pekin, IL.

[In Springfield, Mary Lincoln joins the First Presbyterian Church. Church Meeting Minutes Entry, 13 April 1852, Session Minutes, 1828-1862, 89, First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL.

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