Lincoln writes and signs declaration and praecipe in West & Taylor v. Sharp & Anderson.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Illinois Supreme Court opens summer term, which closes July 24, 1841.]

Lincoln writes petition in Opdycke v. Durham & Francis, debt case, Sangamon Circuit Court.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln and Urquhart appear in Supreme Court for plaintiff in error in England v. Clark, assumpsit action from Menard County. Lincoln writes assignment of errors. Urquhart moves that supersedeas be granted, which is allowed following morning. Record.

Lincoln writes bill for divorce in Gentry v. Gentry, Sangamon Circuit Court case.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln for plaintiff and Logan for defendant argue Cannan v. Kenney, appeal from Sangamon County, for which Lincoln writes brief. Supreme Court later awards horse worth $65 to Lincoln's client. Lincoln, Lamborn, and Schuyler Strong examine and approve Josiah McRoberts and John H. Murphy as attorneys.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Supreme Court orders errors assigned by Monday in Bailey v. Cromwell & McNaghton, appeal from Tazewell County, involving payment of note given by Bailey for slave girl. Lincoln represents Bailey, who argues that there was no proof girl was slave of Cromwell at time of attempted sale. In absence of proof presumption that she was free must prevail. Lincoln writes note for John White and John Constant, who borrow $218.17 from John Richardson.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln appears (SC) for appellee in Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann, appeal from Tazewell County. He moves to dismiss appeal on insufficiency of appeal bond filed in case, and files his reasons.Record.

He draws up mortgage for John White, to secure payment of four notes of $250 each due John Constant.Photocopy.

Lincoln argues his motion to dismiss appeal in Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann. Court takes time to consider.Record.

Supreme Court sustains Lincoln's motion and dismisses Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann appeal.4 Ill. 26.

Court allows supersedeas in England v. Clark. Plaintiff in error is ordered to execute $100 bond with William G. Greene, Levi Summers, and Joseph England as security. In Sangamon County Circuit Court case, Campbell & Dabney v. Spear, Lincoln files bill of complaint.Record.

Lincoln writes petition for S. T. Logan in Logan v. Payne, Sangamon County Circuit Court case, signing his partner's name. Lindoln writes and signs bill in chancery in Barret v. Fulton et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

People ex rel. Duncan v. Compton, sheriff of Coles County, and People ex rel. Duncan v. Thorn, sheriff of Lawrence County, are called by Supreme Court. Logan & Lincoln appear for defendant in first and Lincoln alone in second case. On motion of Brown, attorney for plaintiff, defendants are ruled to return fee bill and executions for costs within 20 days.Record.

In Sangamon Circuit Court cases, Lincoln writes agreements between his client Rhoda Hart and defendants in three cases, Hart v. Penny & Harrison, Hart v. McElwain & Mosteller, and Hart v. Harrison & Houghton, dismissing all charges. He writes papers in three other cases: declaration in Simpson v. Stockton; narration in Porter & Durham for use of Durham v. Bradley & Brenholts; bill in chancery in Lewis v. Elkin et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln buys $1.75 worth of merchandise from a Springfield merchant.Account (copy), 16 July 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln orders Sheriff Elkin to stay collection of judgment for $196.22 he obtained for plaintiff in Stafford v. Whitney & Whitney March 26, 1841.Sangamon County, Execution Docket D.

Holdridge v. Bayley, appeal from LaSalle County, is continued by consent of parties.Record.

[In Illinois Reports, 5, 124-26, Logan alone is listed as attorney for appellant. This is error as Lincoln aided in argument of appellant's case.]

["Since his return from the circuit," says AltonTelegraph, "Lincoln declines being considered as a candidate for Governor."]

The Illinois Supreme Court appoints attorneys Abraham Lincoln and Albert T. Bledsoe to serve as "examiners" for Benjamin F. James, who wishes to practice law in Illinois. The Court notes that James, of Tazewell County, "presented . . . satisfactory evidence of his good moral character." James passes Lincoln and Bledsoe's examination, and the Court deems that James possesses the "fitness and capacity" to gain admission into the Illinois bar. Order, 21 July 1841, Opinion Record & Journal SC CGD 1840-1841, 468, Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL.

In Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann, Logan moves court for supersedeas, case to stand for argument tomorrow.Record.

Logan argues motion for supersedeas in Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann, appeal from Tazewell. Lincoln appears for appellee in this case and in Dow v. Averill and Lowell. Latter case is continued for want of return to summons issued. Bailey v. Cromwell & McNaghton is argued by Lincoln for plaintiff and Logan for defendant.Record.

Supersedeas is allowed in Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann. Lincoln enters his appearance for defendant in error and moves court for writ of certiorari. After argument, writ is granted.Record.

Lincoln and Campbell represent plaintiff in three cases on opening day of summer term, Sangamon Circuit Court. All three cases, Hart v. McElwain & Mosteller, Hart v. Penny & Harrison, and Hart v. Harrison & Houghton are dismissed at plaintiff's costs.Record.

Lincoln writes plea in People v. Nichols et al., in which Logan & Lincoln are for defendants.Photocopy.

Logan and Lincoln have four cases, in all of which they represent plaintiff. On their motion, Allen v. Camp & DeReimer and Chamberlin v. Francis & Sanford, & Vaughn are continued. VanBergen v. Ball & Long, and Peter v. Brinsley et al. they win by default.Record.

In circuit court appeal case of Allen & Co. v. Hunter and Jordan, judgment of lower court is affirmed. Logan & Lincoln represent appellant. They win Hurt v. Carman, Ruckle & Co., and Hay v. Bryan, when defendants default. Lincoln alone represents plaintiff in Edmunds v. Simpson et al., trespass suit. Jury finds for defendants.Record.

In Vaughn, Sanford & Co. v. Hill, Lincoln writes Hill's account with plaintiffs, and also notice that account will be used in evidence. In Briggs v. Uhler he writes answer to plea, general replication, and rejoinder. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Circuit Court, Logan & Lincoln, representing plaintiffs, win five suits by default, obtaining total of $965.45 in debt and damages. In Martin v. Tinsley et al. Lincoln writes plea and notice that defendant will try to prove his accounts.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln is invited to address Springfield Mechanics Union in evening though no record of his address can be found.Minutes of Union, 8 July 1841.

Logan and Lincoln have four cases in Circuit Court, in each of which they represent plaintiff. Lewis v. Elkin et al. is continued by agreement; Porter & Durham for use of Durham v. Bradley & Brenholts is dismissed by plaintiff. In Warne v. Thayer et al., bill of discovery is filed by defendants and case continued. Jury awards plaintiff $153.27 in Briggs v. Uhler.Record.

Lincoln fills out several printed subpoena forms in Martin v. Tinsley et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln is engaged with Logan & Lincoln's paper work. He fills out another subpoena in Martin v. Tinsley et al. He writes plea and agreement on evidence in Mallory v. Elkin, and writes and files supersedeas bond ($100) of George and Joseph England as ordered by Supreme Court July 13, 1841, in England v. Clark.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Photocopy.

[Sangamon Circuit Court does not meet today or Monday.]