Christian Circuit Court convenes. Woods v. Ketchum et al., action for trespass vi et armis, is dismissed by plaintiff at his costs. Lincoln appears for defendant. Tanner v. Ketchum et al., in which jury failed to agree November 21, 1850, is continued. Record.
Lincoln's signature is written in blank space in court record for this date opposite case of Barret & Barret v. Eastham et al.. All defendants except two default and court orders land divided. Lincoln writes and files affidavit that he published notice of cross bill for Yates in this case in "Illinois Journal." He appears for defendant in Duncan v. Simpson, suit to collect $2,450 for timber cut on Duncan's land. Record; Photocopy.
Lincoln returns from circuit. Abraham Lincoln to Orville H. Browning and Nehemiah Bushnell, 5 June 1851, CW, 2:105.
Mrs. Lincoln buys $1.29 in merchandise from John Williams & Co. Pratt, Personal Finances, 145.
Lincoln again writes his friends Browning and Bushnell of Quincy about Hoyt case evidence. Abraham Lincoln to Orville H. Browning and Nehemiah Bushnell, 5 June 1851, CW, 2:105.
Lincoln collects from auditor $250 salary for Judge Justin Harlan of Fourth Judicial Circuit. Photocopy.
[Illinois Supreme Court for Third Grand Division begins session at Ottawa.]
Lincoln buys Robert pair of shoes for 75ยข. Irwin Journal.