Robert Lincoln is sent to John Williams' store for half-pound of tea. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.

Lincoln and Nathaniel Hay settle long-standing account. Hay takes up note for $200 which he borrowed from Lincoln in April 1849, replacing it with new note for same amount. He gives Lincoln due-bill for $16.80, amount of unpaid interest on note. Notes Drawn for Nathaniel Hay, 2 March 1855, CW, 2:307.

Three of Lincoln & Herndon's four cases before Sangamon Circuit Court are continued. Fourth, trespass suit entitled Eastman v. Payne, is tried by jury. Lincoln & Herndon represent plaintiff, but jury finds for defendant. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon settle two cases by agreement. Cass v. Stacy is dismissed when defendant, whom they represent, agrees to pay $5 of costs. In Jack v. Swope, in which they also represent defendant, judgment is entered against their client for $495. Execution is stayed until June term, with leave to defendant to make defense. Record.

In Lawson v. Post & Brothers, with Logan, Lincoln & Herndon representing plaintiff, jury awards damages of $104.75. In another case Lincoln secures divorce on ground that husband is habitual drunkard and has deserted their client. Several other cases are continued after motions are entered and pleas filed. Record.

In Welles et al. v. Hofferkemp et al., Lincoln writes report of his client, administrix, supplemental petition to execute deeds, and court order for his client to convey real estate. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Two of Lincoln & Herndon's six cases come to trial. In appeal from judgment of justice of peace, court finds for their client and awards damages of $79.95. In Alsop v. North American Insurance Co., jury brings in verdict of $2,000 in favor of plaintiff. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for defendant. Record.

In Mary Welles et al. v. Julia Welles et al. Lincoln writes two commissioner's reports, answer of N. W. Broadwell, guardian of Julia Welles, and court decree. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Twenty-four members of Springfield bar, among them Lincoln, Logan, Stuart, Edwards, and Conkling, write open letter to David Davis, requesting permission to announce him as candidate for re-election to bench. Illinois Journal, 31 March 1855; Abraham Lincoln et al. to David Davis, 30 March 1855, CW, 2:310.

In court a number of Lincoln's cases are called, and two are tried. In appeal entitled Rape v. Lovelock court decides against his client, plaintiff; other case is taken under advisement. Record.

For third consecutive day, Lincoln writes legal papers for his client Mary L. Welles. In Matheny v. Welles et al. he writes answer of four witnesses named Cummins, report of Mary L. Welles, defendant's answer to bill in chancery (which Herndon signs), answer of W. H. Herndon, guardian of four Welles minors (Herndon signs), and decree of court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln also composes defendant's plea in Beck v. Chicago, Alton, & St. Louis RR, and defendant's reply in Tinney v. Frederick et al.Photocopy.

Last day of spring term. Two related cases, Irwin v. Lindley & Baker, and Williams v. Lindley & Baker, in both of which Lincoln & Herndon represent defendants, occasion hard-fought legal battle. When issue is finally joined, court awards plaintiffs damages of $1,013.32 and $1,014.48. Lincoln & Herndon take appeal to Supreme Court. Record.

Lincoln buys $1.50 pair of boys' boots, and Mrs. Lincoln buys $4.00 "French Collar" and $1.56 worth of lace. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.