Fourteen of Lincoln & Herndon's cases come before Circuit Court. Four are stricken from docket, three decided in their favor, they win two by default, and rest are continued. Record.

Lincoln writes and files by mail his bill for services to Gideon Hawley estate, Tazewell Circuit Court. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes note on letter from Nathaniel Coffin, treasurer of Illinois College, which inquires about Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al.. Lincoln has had case continued. Endorsement: Nathaniel Coffin to Lincoln, [21 June 1853], CW, 2:198-99.