[Menard County Whig convention at Petersburg instructs its two delegates, Martin S. Morris and George U. Miles, to vote first for Lincoln and second for Hardin at district convention.Sangamo Journal, 13 April 1843.]

In Tazewell Circuit Court, May v. Greene & Loose is continued. Logan & Lincoln appear for W. L. May, former Whig leader in Springfield, now operating ferry at Peoria. Greene is brother of William G. Greene, clerk with Lincoln in Offutt store at New Salem. Suit involves ownership of strip of land along river patented by defendants and claimed by May as included in his prior patent.Record.

Lincoln writes, and mails to Pekin, bill for $1,610 for John H. Harris, re pork packing business. Bill is filed in Probate Court in estate papers of Harlan Hatch.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and files defendant's affidavit in Scott v. Davenport.Photocopy.

Lincoln attends opening of six-day term of McLean Court. [Springfield elects Whig mayor and aldermen pledged to pay third installment of $16,666.66 due state on $50,000 promised in 1837 when capital was moved to Springfield.Alton Telegraph, 22 April 1843.]

In Scott v. Davenport, Lincoln writes oath taken by three arbitrators, and writes affidavit of Bailey H. Coffey, justice of peace, that he has administered oath.Photocopy.

On motion of Lincoln, complainant's attorney, Peter v. Martin et al. is continued.Record.