Five of Lincoln's cases, continued from fall term, are called. Hitchcock v. Glasgow, action in debt, is dismissed by plaintiff. Lincoln represents defendant. Ruble v. Cashman, appeal from justice's court in which Lincoln appears for plaintiff, is tried by jury, which finds in favor of plaintiff. Record.

Lincoln writes joinder to plea in Ricketts v. Goings, in which he acts with Shephert. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln has one case in court, Mark v. Bailey et al., chancery suit in which he is one of three solicitors representing defendants. Complainants' solicitors dismiss suit as against several defendants, and continue it against others (see May 9, 1856). Record.

Two cases occupy Lincoln in court. In one he represents defendant in action brought to collect promissory note for $98.68. Plaintiff's attorney dismisses suit. Second case, Mickle v. Pike & Skinner, is appeal in which Lincoln represents defendants. Plaintiff drops case against Pike, and jury awards $18.37 damages against Skinner, other defendant. Record.

[Lincoln's account at John Williams & Co. is charged $3 for "9 yds. Somerset Lawn." Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.]

Sensational case of Pearl & Pearl v. Graham et al., which commenced in Tazewell Circuit Court year previous, is concluded. Plaintiffs drop case as to four defendants. Remaining 17 defendants stand trial with Lincoln as their attorney. Jury finds six guilty and assesses plaintiffs' damages at $50. Others are found not guilty. Record.

Lincoln writes and files affidavit of Benjamin Kellogg Jr. in Flint v. Kellogg et al. He writes for complainant lengthy bill in Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.Photocopy.

Lincoln defends U. H. Crosby on charge of obstructing road with fence. Jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $1; Lincoln files bill of exceptions. Record.

Lincoln gives Crosby receipt for $5—"on my fee in his road suit in the Tazewell circuit court." Original, Metamora Court House.

He writes defendant's instructions in Gipps v. Crosby (see May 3, 1856). Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes injunction bond in Flint v. Kellogg et al., which defendant signs. Photocopy.

Representing plaintiff, Lincoln tries Ricketts v. Goings before jury, which returns verdict of $220 in favor of his client (see October 4, 1855). On behalf of petitioner in Opdycke v. Opdycke & Opdycke he secures permission to sell real estate, and writes and files order of court. Record; Photocopy.

Gill v. McGrew, assumpsit case in which Lincoln is one of plaintiff's attorneys, is dismissed by agreement at defendant's costs. Record.

He writes agreement in Ayers v. Brown & Brown. Photocopy.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys and charges $1.58 worth of ribbon. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.

Lincoln has three cases. One is tried before jury, which fails to agree; another is dismissed; third is continued. Record.

Lincoln gives Benjamin Kellogg, Jr. receipt for $50—"in full balance of all fees, up to this date, and also one dollar and a quarter, to be applied on the next fee." He writes bill of exceptions in Gipps v. Crosby. Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.