Lincoln draws up affidavit and exhibit in Todd v. Ware, chancery suit. Upon this affidavit and exhibit, in connection with pleadings, exhibits, and depositions, Logan & Lincoln for complainant move court to rule defendant to file, or produce instanter notes mentioned in pleas.Record.

Lincoln probably spends day conferring with Whig leaders in preparation for state convention to be held Monday and Tuesday. Delegations arrive from Cook, Winnebago, Jo Daviess, Gallatin, White, Edwards, and Vermilion counties.Missouri Republican, 13 December 1843.

Whig state convention meets at noon in state house, Archibald Williams of Quincy is elected president. Lincoln is chosen one of nine presidential electors. In evening Hall of Representatives is packed to hear speeches by Brown of Vermilion, Smith of Cook, Powers of McLean, Bond of Clinton, Linder of Coles, and Baker of Sangamon.Alton Telegraph, 16 December 1843.

Whig convention continues all day. In evening addresses are made by Lincoln, Dixon, and Browning. Alton Telegraph, 16 December 1843; Burlington (Iowa) Hawkeye, 28 December 1843.

Davenport et al. v. People for use of Rock Island County Commissioners (SC), is dismissed by appellants on agreement of parties. Logan & Lincoln appear for appellants.Record.

Hall v. Perkins (SC), appeal from Tazewell, is argued before court by Baker and Bledsoe for appellant, Leonard and Brayman for appellee, and submitted. Lincoln's name is on record as one of counsel, so it is probable he is present.Record.

(On February 10, 1844, judgment is reversed and case remanded.5 Ill. 548.)

Lincoln writes memorandum in Todd v. Ware.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Mety & Allen v. Wolff & Hoppe (SC), appeal from Macon County, defendants are ruled to join in error by 18th. Same ruling is made in Bruce v. Truett, appeal from Jo Daviess County.Record.

On Brayman's motion, cases of Mety & Allen v. Wolff & Hoppe, and Bruce v. Truett are reversed by Supreme Court for failure of defendants to join in error as ordered.Record.

Lincoln draws up affidavit and praecipe in Spear v. Lowry. David Spear sues to recover horse, three cows, and three calves.Photocopy.

Lincoln's account is charged 70¢ for coat binding procured by his tailor Biddle for Lincoln's suit. He deposits $35 cash, and takes home 70¢ worth of merchandise.Irwin Ledger.

Lincoln files motion to dismiss Robinson v. Cheseldine & Nye (SC), appeal from Brown County, because there was no final lower court decree. On motion of Logan, and by consent, order for reversal given Monday in Bruce v. Truett is set aside and errors joined.Record.

Logan & Lincoln join in error for defendant in Lockridge v. Foster et al.Record.

Lincoln's banker-merchant, Robert Irwin, credits him with $15 paid in by "Watts," and $10.50 for six months' interest on $175. Irwin charges his account $9.50 to pay for purchases of Biddle, tailor, in Lincoln's behalf.Irwin Ledger.