[Logan Circuit Court begins its session, and city election is held in Springfield.]

Lincoln writes Lewis M. Hays of Gosport, Indiana that he has brought suit in Logan Circuit Court "against Turley." Suit will be tried in Oct., and he sends papers to be filled out. Abraham Lincoln to Lewis M. Hays, 23 April 1851, CW, 2:105.

[DeWitt Circuit Court convenes.]

[Piatt Circuit Court begins its session. Lincoln writes first part of court order in People v. Dodd, indictment for malicious mischief. Judge David Davis completes and signs order. Photocopy.]