Lincoln writes and signs a bill of divorce on behalf of complainant, Joseph S. McNew, in McNew v. McNew. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and signs for his client Robert S. Plunkett an answer to a cross bill in Plunkett v. Plunkett. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Four of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called in Circuit Court. One is dismissed by agreement. In another, defendants default and they recover debt of $92.23 and $158.17 damages. In third, Webster & Huntington v. French et al., remanded by Supreme Court January 19, 1850, they secure leave to file supplemental bill. Fourth case is continued. Record.

For Penny v. McHenry et al., Lincoln writes the deposition of defense witness, James M. Robinson. He writes and signs supplemental bill in chancery for plaintiffs in Webster & Huntington v. French et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Circuit Court Lincoln & Herndon win divorce for complainant, Robert S. Plunkett, in Plunkett v. Plunkett. Lincoln writes court decree. In People v. McHenry and Graves, a case of criminal adultery and fornication, Henry McHenry, their client, posts $200 bond for appearance. On behalf of defendant, they move to dismiss Glynn v. McMurry et al.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Penny v. McHenry, before court September 4, 1849, comes to trial. Lincoln & Herndon appear for defendant. Lincoln writes testimony of Robert Irwin and part of testimony of Wiley P. Renshaw in case. After hearing arguments of counsel, jury retires to consider. In Nave for use of Matheny v. McCormick, jury is waived, and court awards their client $92.23 debt and $158.17 damages. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes letter to John T. Stuart in Washington, DC. (Letter is not extant, but photostat of envelope, addressed in Lincoln's hand, and name and date written in one corner, is in ISLA—Files.)

In Penny v. McHenry, jury brings in verdict for plaintiff, and assesses damages at $35. In adultery case before court March 23, 1850, Lincoln & Herndon move to quash indictment, but motion is overruled. Their motion of same day to dismiss Glynn v. Murray et al. is also overruled. Two other cases are continued. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon win Lloyd v. Pierce, appeal from justice's court, when jury is waived and court finds for plaintiff in sum of $24.41. Two other cases are continued. Record.

For Reuben Coon v. Turner W. Lloyd et al., Lincoln writes affidavits of three witnesses and has them sworn before clerk. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon file answer of Brayman, one of defendants in Glynn v. Murray et al.Coon v. Lloyd et al. and Penny v. McHenry et al. are continued. Record.

Lincoln writes two more affidavits, and has them sworn, in latter case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.