Spring term of Tazewell Circuit Court commences. Only two of Lincoln's cases are called. In one defendant defaults and writ of scire facias is issued; in other, Lincoln and Parker, representing plaintiff, dismiss suit at their client's costs. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs "Saltonstall & Lincoln" to cross-bill in Lucy Matthews v. Josiah Matthews. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.