In Hedrick v. Merry & Thomas W. Smith & Co. in U.S. Court, Lincoln files declaration asking damages of $10,000 for alleged failure of the defendants to deliver 400 head of cattle (see January 8, 1858). Files.

[On one day this week Lincoln writes undated plea for defendant in Keeton v. Dunn. Photocopy.]

Lincoln writes Koerner about quo warranto case before court August 11, 1857—People ex rel. Koerner et al. v. Ridgely et al. "I want your authority, at my discretion," he says, "to pass the case over the next term of the Supreme Court. I can not mention the reason now; but there is a reason which I believe you will appreciate, when you come to know it." Abraham Lincoln to Gustave P. Koerner, 25 October 1857, CW, 2:425.

[Vermilion Circuit Court convenes at Danville. In Springfield, Sangamon Circuit Court commences second week of its fall term. In Danville, Spencer v. White, Beckwith and Lincoln for plaintiff, is ordered tried morning of 29th. Record.

Beckwith must have managed this, for Lincoln could hardly have arrived in time. Lincoln's drug store account is charged 15¢ for ounce of "Syrup Ipecac." Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.]

Lincoln wins Spencer v. White when defendant withdraws plea and plaintiff is awarded $168.16 and costs. Record.

In Martin v. Underwood, Lincoln writes demurrer, signing "Davis, Harmon & Lincoln." Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and signs his own affidavit in Davenport v. Sconce and DonCarlos, and writes review of case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.