Lincoln writes and files with the Sangamon County Circuit Court, a declaration and praecipe in Ellis & Vaughn v. Ransdell. He asks for $200 in damages in the trespass on the case on promises action. Lincoln also writes, signs, and files a petition in Cromwell & McNaghton v. Taylor. Lincoln writes two promissory notes signed by Jonas and Dewey Whitney [see Stafford v. Whitney and Whitney].Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.