One case, dismissed on their motion, represents Lincoln & Herndon's court work. Record.

[Third week of Sangamon Circuit Court commences. Regular term is extended two weeks in effort to clear docket.]

Moore v. Ware, in which court ruled against them November 21, 1855, ends in victory for Lincoln & Herndon when jury brings in verdict for defendant, whom they represent. They lose Hall v. Crouch, also tried before jury. Third case is continued. Record.

Three of Lincoln & Herndon's cases come to trial. In all of them they represent defendants, and in all of them verdict is in favor of plaintiffs. In two cases, however—Bowers v. Livergood, and Johnson v. Roach & Roach—damages are small ($16.25 and $10 respectively). In third suit, Turner & Kreigh v. Haddix, court finds for plaintiff in sum of $67.37. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon have two cases, both of which are settled by agreement. First, appeal in which they appear for defendant, is dismissed whentheir client agrees to pay all costs except plaintiff's witnesses. Second, action in assumpsit in which they represent plaintiff, ends when defendant agrees that judgment for $206.23, amount of notes and interest sued on, shall be entered against him. Record.

Lincoln writes and has sworn three witness affidavits (and files them December 12, 1855) in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al.Photocopy.

By agreement of attorneys, Moore v. Alsop & Hickox is set for hearing Monday. Pea v. Williams goes to jury, which brings verdict for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $211. Lincoln & Herndon represent plaintiff. Record.

Mary L. Welles gives Lincoln power of attorney for heirs of Charles Welles in Mahoney v. Welles et al.Photocopy.

"Now at this day comes Abraham Lincoln and enters the appearance of the said Defendants herein," records clerk when chancery case of Mahoney v. Welles et al. is called. Two other cases are set for trial following week, and third continued until next term. Record.

In preparation for motion for new trial in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., in which jury decided against him November 30, 1855, Lincoln writes summary of case, and files motion for new trial. Photocopy.

He wins Moore v. Alsop & Hickox when jury brings in verdict for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $130. Record.

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.

Lincoln writes Joshua Speed, acknowledging his letter of December 7, 1855 and deed from P. S. Loughborough to Lawrence Young. Because of conflicting engagement he declines to handle business, and suggests Speed write H. C. Whitney of Urbana. Lincoln writes James M. Loughborough, telling him of deed he received from Speed, and that he has refused case. Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 12 December 1855, CW, 2:328; Abraham Lincoln to James M. Loughborough, 12 December 1855, CW, 2:328.

In court two of Lincoln's cases come to trial. In Cory v. E. P. Penniman & Co., jury finds for plaintiff, whom he represents, and assesses damages of $35. In other case he also gets favorable verdict. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon have six cases in court. Jury is waived in Lewis v. Busher, in which they represent defendant, and court finds for plaintiff in sum of $1,096.10, part of debt on which suit was brought. Potter, Elder & Nute v. Ritter is settled by agreement, judgment for $353.37 being entered against defendant, their client. Third case is dismissed, and three are continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon try to rescue two cases. In Hall v. Crouch, in which jury decided against them December 4, 1855, they enter motion for new trial. When that is overruled they move for arrest of judgment. Overruled again, they file bill of exceptions. In Lewis v. Busher also they file bill of exceptions. Motions are entered in several other cases. Record.

Court convenes for last day of term. Twenty-two Lincoln & Herndon cases are called, but except for two or three terminated by filing reports, all are continued until next term. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon collect $10 from estate of Isaac Smith. Probate File.

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

Lincoln withdraws $107.36 from his account at Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Co. Marine Bank Ledger.

He writes $41.72 check to W. W. Watson & Son. Photocopy.