Lincoln dines and takes tea with Orville H. Browning. In evening he speaks on Nebraska question at Kendall's Hall. Browning, Diary. After speech Lincoln, Jonas, and several others go to "oyster-saloon." Jonas and Lincoln then walk to Quincy House, where they part late at night. Before retiring, Lincoln hunts up stage driver and makes arrangements for his return trip next day. Speech at Quincy, Illinois, 1 November 1854, CW, 2:285-86.

Lincoln leaves on stage for Naples "before daylight in the morning." Abraham Lincoln to Abraham Jonas, 21 July 1860, CW, 4:85-86.

[Trip, covering approximately 50 miles, requires full day.]

Lincoln probably takes Great Western from Naples, leaving at 9:00 A.M. and reaching Springfield at 1:45 P.M.

[In his letter of October 30, 1854 to Yates Lincoln wrote that he expected "to be back in time to speak at Carlinville on Saturday, if thought expedient."]

Case which is to have long history is called but continued, Allen v. Illinois Central RR Swett and McKinley represent plaintiff, Lincoln and Moore defendant. Plaintiff claims that in construction of railroad he has been damaged through obstruction of drain and removal of earth. Transcript of Record, Supreme Court Files.

Lincoln corrects plea filed in Williams v. Clearwater. Photocopy.

Anti-Nebraska legislature having been elected, Lincoln conceives senatorial ambitions. He writes Charles Hoyt of Aurora: "Some friends here are really for me, for the U.S. Senate; and I should be very grateful if you could make a mark for me among your members. Please write me at all events, giving me the names, post-offices, and 'political position' of members round about you. Direct to Springfield." Abraham Lincoln to Charles Hoyt, 10 November 1854, CW, 2:286.

He also writes to John Y. Scammon of Chicago, and writes plea and notice for Joseph Winkel and Andrew C. Scott in Scott v. Winkel & C. Scott, signing "Wickizer & Lincoln." Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Four of six Lincoln & Herndon cases are continued. Fifth—Welk & Sulver v. Carrigan—is dismissed on motion of plaintiffs, whom Lincoln & Herndon represent. In sixth—Cannan v. Arnold—defendant defaults, and court awards plaintiff, Lincoln's client, property in controversy plus damages of one cent. Record.

Court day is marked by two trials, one before jury, other before court. In both cases verdict is against Lincoln & Herndon's clients, but jury awards damages of only $12.50, court of $23. Another case—Williams v. Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Co.—is dismissed, each party paying his own costs. Record.

Order of dismissal in Welk & Sulver v. Carrigan, secured Wednesday, is set aside on Lincoln & Herndon's motion. Maxey v. Fuller & Alvord is tried by jury, which returns verdict of $200 in favor of plaintiff, whom Lincoln & Herndon represent. Batterton v. Willis is tried by court and results in verdict of $3.50 for plaintiff, Lincoln's client. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon lose important case when jury returns verdict of $10,000 for plaintiff in Dunlap v. Sayles. Logan, Stuart and Edwards represented plaintiff. In three other cases motions are entered. Record.

Lincoln writes to N. W. Matheny, clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court, declining office of representative. Abraham Lincoln to Noah W. Matheny, 25 November 1854, CW, 2:287-88.

Lincoln writes two important letters. One is to T. J. Henderson, member of House from Stark County, asking for his vote in senatorial election. Other is to Ichabod Codding, asking by what authority he (Lincoln) has been placed on Republican state central committee. He writes Elihu N. Powell of Peoria that, as Powell advised, he declines to serve as representative. He stood for election only to help Yates. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas J. Henderson, 27 November 1854, CW, 2:288; Abraham Lincoln to Elihu N. Powell, 27 November 1854, CW, 2:289.

Lincoln & Herndon have six cases in court. One is jury trial, Fullenwider & Scott v. Arnold. When jury finds for defendant, Lincoln & Herndon, plaintiffs' attorneys, file bill of exceptions. Another case is dismissed by agreement, and balance are continued. Record.

After disposal of few cases in court, B. S. Edwards announces death of Charles R. Welles, member of bar. Court adjourns, and bar meets in court room. Conkling, Stuart, and Lincoln are appointed committee to bring in resolutions of condolence. Conkling reports resolutions, and meeting adjourns. Record; Resolutions on the Death of Charles R. Welles, 29 November 1854, CW, 2:289-90.

When court meets at nine o'clock, B. S. Edwards presents resolutions and makes brief eulogy of Welles. He then asks that resolutions be inscribed on record and that court adjourn until next day. Judge Davis so orders. Record.