Lincoln loses trespass case, Lindley v. Merriman, when jury finds defendant not guilty. Livergood v. Beaumont, appeal in which he appears for plaintiff, is tried by court. Court finds for defendant and awards damages of $5. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs assignment of errors in Mayers & Mayers v. Turner (SC). Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.