Lincoln writes to John S. Wolfe of Carlinville that he may use his name as reference "if J. M. Palmer says so." Endorsement: John S. Wolfe to Lincoln, [1 June 1859], CW, 3:384.

Lincoln writes to Chicago attorney Henry A. Clark regarding the U.S. Circuit Court cases of Cochran & Hall v. Camp et al., and Cochran & Hall v. Morrison et al. The cases involve a dispute over titles to government land warrants. Lincoln writes, "The cases . . . are already continued. I have never had any definite arrangement with any one about a fee on these cases; and the consequence is I am bothered with them every court, without understanding any thing about them. I blame no one for this; but it would be better all round for me to either get out of the cases, or get in deep enough to understand and prepare them." He sends draft in payment for Chicago "Press & Tribune" for another year. Abraham Lincoln to Henry A. Clark, 15 June 1859, CW, 3:385; Abraham Lincoln to the Chicago Press and Tribune Company, 15 June 1859, CW, 2:385.

In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln files plaintiff's declaration in Pearl v. McKnight et al.—suit brought to collect on two promissory notes for $250 each. Files.

In the U.S. Circuit Court case of Lee, Murphy & Avery v. Adams, Lincoln files a declaration for the plaintiffs, of New York. Illinois resident Joseph H. Adams purchased $3,461.32, worth of goods, including fur hats, gloves, and capes from the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs are suing Adams, who "although often requested so to do . . . has not as yet paid the said sum of money, or any part thereof, but so to do has hitherto wholly neglected and refused, and still does neglect and refuse [to pay]." The plaintiffs seek $5,000, in damages. Declaration, filed 17 June 1859, Lee, Murphy, & Avery v. Adams, case file 717, Record Group 21, National Archives and Records Administration, Great Lakes Region, Chicago, IL.

In two other cases, Rice v. Wing, and Whiting v. Mudge, Lincoln, Logan, and Gillespie enter motion for rule on plaintiffs to join in demurrer by June 21, 1859. Files; Record.

Robert buys 11 pounds of sugar at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

Lincoln finally reopens Clark v. Jones. Court orders that defendant, whom Lincoln represents, be permitted to plead, that judgment shall stand, although no execution is to issue until further order. Lincoln files plea and notice. Record; Files.

He spends $4.25 on carriage repairs. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Disgusted with demands of plaintiffs in Ambos et al. v. Barrett, Lincoln writes Charles Ambos; "I would now very gladly surrender the charge of the case to anyone you would designate, without charging anything for the much trouble I have already had." Abraham Lincoln to Charles Ambos, 21 June 1859, CW, 3:386-87.

He argues demurrers in Rice v. Wing (see January 3, 1860) and Whiting v. Mudge, continued from June 17, 1859. Record.

Robert buys paper of pepper at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

Court overrules defendants' demurrers in two cases argued yesterday. Lincoln appeared for defendants. Record.

Lincoln has two cases in U.S. Circuit Court. Gaylord, Son & Co. v. Lansing & Ostrom, in which he represents plaintiffs, is settled by agreement, plaintiffs consenting that judgment for $1,080.31 be entered against them, and defendants agreeing that execution be stayed six months. In Howland v. Peoria & Hannibal RR, Lincoln argues defendant's demurrer. Record.

Court overrules demurrer in Peoria and Hannibal Railroad case. Lincoln, plaintiff's attorney, dismisses S. C. Davis & Co. v. Mace at his client's costs. Record.

Mrs. Lincoln buys 30½ yards "Lawn" at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

Lincoln moves that Emmitt v. Barret, before court often during 1858, be dismissed at costs of plaintiff, his client. Record.

Mrs. Lincoln buys handkerchiefs, edging, and needles at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.