U.S. Courts and Supreme Court convene in Springfield. On Lincoln's motion Charles S. Zane is admitted to practice in federal courts. Illinois State Journal, 5 January 1859.

Lincoln & Herndon appear in three cases in U.S. Court, but their activity is confined to entering motions. Record.

Lincoln votes in congressional election. Election Returns.

He writes assignment of errors in People ex rel. Koerner et al. v. Ridgely et al., (SC). Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Robert buys and charges to his father's account 10 pounds of sugar ($1) at C. M. & S. Smith, general store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154.