In the Fulton County Circuit Court, Stuart & Lincoln represent plaintiffs James Atwood, John M. Atwood, and John P. White in the case of Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum. Lincoln writes and signs a bond for costs. Lincoln also writes a notice informing the defendants of the plaintiffs' intentions to take the depositions of several individuals, and to use the depositions as evidence in the case. Lincoln signs the document, "Stuart & Lincoln." Bond for Costs, 2 May 1838, Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum, case file 624; Notice to Take Depositions, 2 May 1838, Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum, case file 624, both in Fulton County Circuit Court, Illinois Regional Archives Depository, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.