Lincoln has important case, Mechanics & Farmers Bank v. Stockdale. Plaintiff, represented by Stuart and Edwards, is bringing suit for $5,000 due on account; defendant, through Lincoln & Herndon, pleads payment. Jury decides in favor of plaintiff. Illinois State Journal, 22 November 1855.

In Green v. Dikeman & Fullenwider, defendants default, and Lincoln & Herndon obtain judgment for $132.99 for Dikeman. Record.

In Stigleman, Johnson & Co. v. Paddleford et al. Lincoln writes and has sworn two affidavits of witnesses, and files memorandum of agreement to admit such evidence. He also writes memorandum of history of company. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.