Lincoln replies to letter from Nicholas H. Ridgely of Springfield directing him to clear flaw in title of land on which Springfield Gas Works stands. "It is all right now, I think." Abraham Lincoln to Nicholas H. Ridgely, 1 May 1856, CW, 2:340.

In Beath v. Hainline, appeal from justice of peace, jury is dispensed with, and court decrees that judgment of lower court be affirmed for $20. Plaintiff is ordered to pay one third of costs in Circuit Court, defendant all other costs. Lincoln represents plaintiff. Record.

Lincoln wins case when, after jury has been called, plaintiff in Gipps v. Crosby dismisses suit. (This is case Lincoln lost May 5, 1855. Case had gone to Supreme Court, and been remanded to Circuit Court for retrial.) Record.

In Roberts v. Harkness, jury finds that defendant does not owe plaintiff as alleged. Lincoln, one of defendant's counsel, writes instructions to jury. Record; Files.

Lincoln loses Graham v. Robinson when court decided that defendant is not indebted to plaintiff, whom he represents, and orders his client to pay costs. In Opdycke v. Opdycke & Opdycke, which appears on docket almost every term, Lincoln files another order for sale of real estate. Record; Files.

Lincoln, for complainant, agrees that previous default in Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al. be set aside. Fuller enters appearance of all defendants and agrees to file answer before August 1, 1856 and to waive all objections to depositions filed in case. Record.

Lincoln writes court order to that effect. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Davis v. Scates, jury is called but discharged. Lincoln represents defendant. Mark v. Bailey et al., chancery suit before court May 2, 1855, terminates when report of master in chancery is approved. Lincoln is one of complainant's counsel. Lincoln writes agreement in Denniston v. Dorsett, assumpsit. Tazewell Circuit Court adjourns. Record; Photocopy.

Lincoln's name heads list of signers of call for county convention to be held in Springfield May 24, 1856 for electing delegates to state Anti-Nebraska convention at Bloomington May 29, 1856. Journal, 10 May 1856; Call for Republican Convention, 10 May 1856, CW, 2:340.

When conservatives protest, Herndon, who has signed Lincoln's name without permission, writes his partner, and receives telegram sanctioning his act. Herndon & Weik, 311.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $5.88 worth of wallpaper at John Williams' store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.]

Spring term of DeWitt Circuit Court commences. Lincoln appears in two cases continued from fall term. Emery v. Illinois Central RR, in which he and Moore represent railroad, is settled by agreement, plaintiff paying costs. Alexander v. Warner is dismissed by Lincoln as plaintiff's attorney. Record.

Moore and Lincoln appear in court as attorneys for defendants in Drybread v. Clearwaters & Lowry. Suit is dismissed by agreement, each party paying half costs. Lincoln files plea and demurrer in Lisk v. Morford. Weldon is associated with him for defense. Record; Photocopy.

Chiniquy case occupies court all day. "Plaintiff brought up among his witnesses another priest who was impeached by the opposite party, whose witnesses swore they would not believe him under oath." Urbana Union, 29 May 1856.

Lincoln reaches home and reads accumulated mail. Abraham Lincoln to Daniel D. Page and Henry D. Bacon, 31 May 1856, CW, 2:341-42.

He writes Page & Bacon, St. Louis banker-merchants, about difficulty with U.S. marshal for Southern Illinois. Abraham Lincoln to Daniel D. Page and Henry D. Bacon, 31 May 1856, CW, 2:341-42.