In Early v. Bradford et al. Lincoln writes and signs petition for dower. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln collects from auditor $211.75 for E. B. Tinney under private law for Tinney's relief, and writes receipt. Photocopy.

Lincoln has nine cases in Sangamon County Circuit Court. Hackney v. Merle, Beylle & Co. and Bishop v. O. Hinton & Co. are dismissed on his motion, and Hampton v. Wadkins is dismissed by agreement. Dement v. Reynolds is continued. People v. Smith is set for hearing on 19th and Campbell v. Trumbull is stricken from docket. Lincoln appears for plaintiffs in first three cases and for defendants in others. In Alexander v. Brown, assumpsit, Lincoln, for defendant, is ordered on plaintiff's motion to answer on March 18, 1847. Springfield, Illinois v. Hay, appeal, Lincoln for defense, is dismissed by agreement, defendant paying Circuit Court costs, plaintiff lower court costs. Lincoln writes part of defendants' answer in Betts v. Porter & Russell. Record; Photocopy.

Lincoln has four cases in Circuit Court. In Williams and Loose v. Spotswood his client defaults and plaintiffs are awarded $87.37 damages. Early v. Bradford et al., petition for dower, is dismissed by agreement, Lincoln & Herndon representing complainant. In Duryee v. Dikeman Lincoln & Herndon obtain rule on plaintiff to file security for costs. People v. Sudduth et al., Lincoln for defense, is tried by jury, which finds Sudduth guilty and fines him $3. Other defendants are found not guilty. Record.

Plaintiff in Duryee v. Dikeman fails to file bond and case is dismissed. By consent, Wallace v. Billings, in which Lincoln represents appellant, is set for later hearing. Lincoln, for defendant in Alexander v. Brown, assumpsit, moves continuance. Court overrules, and he enters pleas. Record.

Lincoln has only one case—Huntington v. Menard and O'Brien—in which Bledsoe, attorney for defendants, presents petition to set aside sale. Court takes it under advisement. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Clark & Clark for use of Clark v. Sangamon County, Illinois. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

By agreement, McLelland & Dulty v. Tinsley is tried without jury. Davis and Edwards represent plaintiffs, Logan and Lincoln defendants. Court takes it under advisement. In Mallory v. Ross judgment of justice's court is affirmed and case dismissed. Lincoln and Campbell are attorneys for appellant. Record.

Lincoln writes, for defendants, demurrer to cross bill in Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al.. Lincoln's notice to take deposition, for plaintiff in Wagoner & Wagoner v. Wagoner et al., is filed in Menard County Circuit Court at Petersburg. Photocopy.

In Backinstos for use of Backinstos v. Freeman, assumpsit, Wells, attorney for plaintiff, files replication. Lincoln is for defense. Alexander v. Brown is tried by jury, which finds Lincoln's client owes $100 damages. Record.

Lincoln defends John Smith on charge of forgery. Jury finds his client not guilty. Record.

In Wallace v. Billings, jury is waived and case is tried by court, Lincoln for appellant and Campbell for appellee. Court takes it under advisement. Lincoln is attorney for John Calhoun in six cases brought against him by Warner and Gros. All are continued. Record.

Lincoln files defendant's demurrer in Backinstos for use of Backinstos v. Freeman. Record.

Lincoln withdraws demurrer filed yesterday and case is tried by court, which later finds for plaintiff in amount of $52.80 damages. Record.

In Wallace v. Billings court finds for appellant in amount of $15. Lincoln for plaintiff and Bledsoe for defendants file written arguments in Huntington v. Menard & O'Brien, whereupon court dismisses defendants' motion to set aside sale. Logan and Lincoln win Hay v. Bryant et al. when defendants default. In Michael Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al., defense attorneys, Lincoln, Herndon, and Logan, file answer to bills, and case is continued. Record.

Lincoln spends 50¢ for merchandise. Irwin Ledger.

In Walters v. Drennan et al., Lincoln writes, signs, and files petition for dower and property partition, and writes and swears affidavit. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln buys collar and silk for 50¢. Irwin Ledger and Journal.