Representing a St. Louis firm, the plaintiffs in McKee, Stewart & Lind v. Tharp, Lincoln files a declaration, praecipe, and bond for costs with the Sangamon County Circuit Court.

Representing his client, the defendant in Fleming v. Ransdell, Lincoln writes a subpoena duces tecum to the Tazewell County sheriff ordering him to summon a witness to appear with evidence before the Sangamon County Circuit Court.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.