Lincoln receives $25 from A. L. Mills and deposits the money into his account with a Springfield merchant. Account (copy), 1 May 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

[Piatt County Circuit Court holds its first session, Judge Treat presiding, at Monticello. Record.]

[Livingston County Circuit Court opens two-day term at Pontiac.]

[DeWitt County Circuit Court convenes for three-day term at Clinton.]

Lincoln's demurrer in Fithian v. Cunningham is argued and sustained by court; court finds for his client, who is ordered to be paid $504.97, plus interest ($2,050) and costs. Defendant, granted appeal to Supreme Court, files bond.Record.

Lincoln probably makes two-day journey from Danville to Charleston during this week end to attend opening of six-day term of Coles Circuit Court on Monday morning.

Lincoln, acting with Ficklin in Aertson v. Ashmore & Ashmore, writes declaration.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.