Lincoln departs Springfield and travels with David Davis to Tremont, where the Tazewell County Circuit Court convenes for the fall term. David Davis to Sarah W. Davis, 5 September 1847, David Davis Family Papers, folder B-3, IHi, Springfield, IL.

On motion of Lincoln and Saltonstall for complainant, William D. Briggs is appointed guardian ad litem for infant defendants in Phillips et ux. v. Merriam et al., and defendants are ruled to answer by tomorrow morning. Case was before court April 9, 1847. Record.

Lincoln writes and files answer of William D. Briggs, guardian ad litem for infant defendants in Phillips et ux. v. Merriam et al. Photocopy.

[Someone buys a pair of "buskins" for $1.50 on Lincoln's account at John Irwin & Co. John Irwin & Co., Ledger and Journals, 1:366, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL.]

In Dillon v. Scott jury is waived and judgment of justice's court affirmed. Dillon is represented by Holmes, while Lincoln and Parker appear for Scott. Case was before court on April 10, 1847. Record.

Lincoln and Saltonstall move to have Angelina Hazeltine made defendant in Phillips et ux. v. Merriam et al. Subpoena issues for her appearance. Lincoln appears for defendants in two other suits, but both are continued. Record.

[Woodford County Circuit Court begins its session.]

Fall term of McLean County Circuit Court begins. Parties in People for use of Swallow v. Barnard and Barnard file agreement to dismiss suit. Lincoln is counsel for defendants. Record.

(Lincoln's attendance at this term is confirmed by letter he writes to Herndon from Washington December 5, 1847 in which he mentions having been in Bloomington "last fall." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Herndon, 5 December 1847, CW, 1:416-17.)

Writes letter to President James K. Polk recommending E. B. Zabriskie, Illinois veteran of the Mexican War, for an appointment in the army. Abraham Lincoln to James K. Polk, 17 September 1847, Stephen A. Douglas Papers, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

[Someone buys 66¢ worth silk fringe and buttons on Lincoln's account at John Irwin & Co. John Irwin & Co., Ledger and Journals, 1:366, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL.]

[Logan County Circuit Court begins.]

DeWitt Circuit Court convenes for fall term. Stuart and Lincoln appear for defendants in Ayers v. Griffin et al. Court decrees that by reason of defendant's insolvency conveyance of lands made by him was fraudulent. Moore v. Grosh et al., before court April 29, 1847, is dismissed by agreement. Lincoln is attorney for defendants. Record.

Lincoln files complainants' petition for release from bond in Watson & Lloyd v. Troxel et al.Photocopy.

Defendant in Bushnell et al. v. Knapp, before court on April 29, 1847, is granted leave to file answer and case is set for hearing at next term. Lincoln is attorney for complainants. Record.

[Piatt County Circuit Court begins its session.]

[Lincoln's account is credited $9 for year's interest on $150. John Irwin & Co., Ledger and Journals, 2:48, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL.]

[Champaign County Circuit Court meets.]

[Someone buys clothing materials and two pair of "spun silk hose" for $5.56 on Lincoln's account at John Irwin & Co. John Irwin & Co., Ledger and Journals, 1:366, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL.]