Lincoln writes affidavit for Solomon Goodman, who makes his mark, and swears it before William Lavely, justice of peace. He writes bill of divorce in Goodman v. Goodman. Lincoln deposits $15 cash into his account with a Springfield merchant, and the merchant debits Lincoln's account $2.50 for "Profit & Loss." Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Account (copy), 1 January 1842, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln writes parting letter to Joshua F. Speed, who is about to move to Kentucky. Knowing that Speed is tormented by doubts about his coming marriage, Lincoln gives him encouragement and begs him to forget "reason" and let love have free rein. "Candidly," he writes, "were not those heavenly black eyes, the whole basis of all your early reasoning on the subject?"Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, [3? January 1842], CW, 1:265-66.

Ballentine et al. v. Beall (SC), creditor's bill in which Lincoln appears for appellant and E. B. Webb for appellee, is submitted on written briefs and argument and court considers. (In 4 Ill. 203, attorneys are shown on opposite sides to that of original court record.)Record.

Appellant in Grubb v. Crane (SC), bill of review, is ruled to give security for costs by January 8, 1842. Shields & Conkling appear for appellant and Lincoln & Logan for appellee. They lose case when court affirms lower court judgment.Record; 4 Ill. 203.

Jesse B. Thomas appears for plaintiff in error in Bruce v. Truett (SC). He files record and moves writ of error be made supersedeas. Court considers. Logan & Lincoln are attorneys for defendant.Record.

At meeting of bar members in Supreme Court room, Lincoln announces death of William J. Gatewood. On his motion, Henry Eddy is chosen chairman. James Shields addresses meeting and offers resolutions of condolence. On motion of Lincoln, meeting adjourns.Sangamo Journal, 14 January 1842.

Motion for supersedeas in Bruce v. Truett is denied.Record.

Lincoln writes and files complaint and praecipe in James Bell & Co. v. Walters. Joshua Speed was partner in trading firm of Bell & Co., plaintiff.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln buys $6 worth of merchandise from a Springfield merchant.Account (copy), 13 January 1842, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

On motion of Lincoln and Emmerson, attorneys for appellee in Benedict v. Dellehunt (SC), plaintiff is ruled to file abstracts.Record.

Lincoln & Logan for plaintiff and Strong and Lamborn for defendant argue Abrams & Klein v. Camp (SC). On January 26, 1842 court reverses lower court judgment. Record; 4 Ill. 290.

Benedict v. Dellehunt is argued by Lamborn for appellant and Lincoln for appellee. Court affirms judgment of lower court. In Hawks v. Lands, appeal from McLean, Jesse B. Thomas, attorney for defendant in error, moves appeal be dismissed, appellant having failed to file record. Lincoln appears for plaintiff in error.Record.

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in Hawks v. Lands and orders that procedendo issue to Circuit Court—appellee is to recover $20.95, which is 5 per cent damages on judgment appealed from, as well as costs.Record.

Lincoln writes for George Trotter assignment to Seth Weatherby of three judgments ($880.53) obtained in Sangamon Circuit Court.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes reply to petition in Grable v. Margrave (SC).Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes out a statement concerning the bank accounts of his former law partnership with John T. Stuart and of his current practice with attorney Stephen T. Logan. After transferring funds from the Stuart-Lincoln account into the Lincoln-Logan account, Lincoln cannot reconcile an $11.29 positive balance. Regarding the surplus, Lincoln writes that he does not know "exactly to whom it belongs." Lincoln notes that he has "put [the money] in my pocket, holding myself responsible to whomever may hereafter prove to be the owner." Memorandum, 24 January 1842, Private Collection; Memorandum Concerning Bank Account of Stuart & Lincoln, 24 January 1842, CW, 1:267.

Lincoln writes petition to review in McGoon v. Little, Wann & Co. (SC).Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Grubb v. Crane, argued January 17, 1842, Shields for plaintiff and Logan for defendant, is taken under advisement by Supreme Court. (In opinion written by Douglas, lower court decree is affirmed March 3, 1843.) Supreme Court adjourns.Record; 5 Ill. 153.