In the Sangamon County Circuit Court, Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant George M. Caldwell in the case of Gathard v. Caldwell. John Gathard is suing Caldwell to recover some money that he claims Caldwell owes him. The parties reach an agreement, and the Court orders Caldwell to pay Gathard $23 and the court costs. Order, 6 November 1858, Gathard v. Caldwell, Record R, 351; Judgment Docket, 6 November 1858, Gathard v. Caldwell, Judgment Docket E, fol. 104, both in Sangamon County Circuit Court, Illinois Regional Archives Depository, University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL.