In Graham v. Busher, Lincoln & Herndon lose an appeal from a justice of the peace court when the court finds for defendant. Lincoln & Herndon represent the defendant in an assumpsit case, Branson v. Stipp. They negotiate a settlement to the case with the plaintiff's attorneys. Pleas are filed in three other cases. Record.

In Moffett v. Lewis and Johnson, a case to resolve accounting differences between former business partners, Lincoln writes John B. Moffett's affidavit. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon's client, Robert Wilbourn, wins the trespass case Wilbourn v. Crenshaw et al. when the jury finds the defendants guilty and assesses damages of $32.50. In Baker v. Browne, an attachment suit, the defendant defaults and the jury assesses $2,000 damages in favor of Lincoln & Herndon's client. Lincoln & Herndon repesent the defendant in a replevin case, Jackson v. Brown, and the plaintiff submits to a nonsuit. Lincoln & Herndon file pleas for the defendant in the trespass case, Penny v. McHenry. Record.

In Penny v. McHenry, the plaintiff's attorneys, Stuart and Edwards, file a demurrer to the defendant's pleas, filed by Lincoln & Herndon the day before. In Enyart v. McAtee, the court overrules the respondent's demurrer to the complaintant's bill of complaint filed last month by Lincoln & Herndon. Later in the day the respondent files his answer and Lincoln & Herndon file a replication to the answer. The court continues Coon v. Lloyd et al.Record.

Lincoln buys seven pounds of sugar for 50¢. Bunn Journal.

Lincoln writes Secretary Ewing declining Oregon governorship, about which Lincoln read in the papers. He sends letter to Dr. A. G. Henry at Springfield, for dispatch through Whig channels. They hold it up, thinking Lincoln has declined in haste and might reconsider. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:65; Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:66.

[A. G. Henry, Springfield, chairman of Whig state executive committee, announces that Lincoln declines governorship of Oregon. ISLA—Files.]

Tazewell Circuit Court adjourns. Record.

[Secretary Ewing telegraphs to Lincoln at Springfield that the President wishes to hear from him immediately.] Miller, 392.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys "sundries," 56¢. Bunn Journal.]

Lincoln telegraphs Secretary Ewing declining Oregon governorship, then writes letter explaining delays in communication while he was out of town. He writes Secretary of State Clayton, who says he has not heard from Lincoln as nominee for secretary of Oregon. Astonished, Lincoln writes that he promptly declined by letter. He writes John Addison, his friend at interior, Washington, thanking him for his efforts in governorship matter. "I cannot consent to accept it." Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:65; Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:66; Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clayton, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:65; Abraham Lincoln to John Addison, 27 September 1849, CW, 2:65.

[Illinois Journal reports (October 3, 1849): "We have understood that Hon. Abraham Lincoln has declined the office of Governor of Oregon."]

Mrs. Lincoln buys half gallon of vinegar for 13¢. Bunn Journal.