Penny v. McHenry et al., chancery, is tried before Supreme Court. Stuart argues for plaintiff, Lincoln for defendant. On March 18, 1851 Sangamon Circuit Court dismissed bill. Record.

Lincoln concludes his argument in Penny v. McHenry et al.. Logan follows for plaintiff and continues until adjournment. Record.

Logan concludes his argument in Penny v. McHenry et al.. Lincoln wins case when court upholds lower court. Lincoln's two Sangamon & Alton cases come to trial. One case involves liability of stock subscriber to pay his subscription, other question of whether change in route of railroad releases subscriber from his contract. Lower court found for railroad and decisions are affirmed. Record.

Lincoln writes praecipe and signs bond for costs in William C. Lumsden v. George L. Lumsden, debt case for Sangamon Circuit Court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.