Depositions of complainant in Glynn v. Murray et al., to which Lincoln & Herndon filed exceptions August 28, 1850, are sustained. Record.

U.S. Circuit and District Courts convene. Register, 3 December 1850.

Lincoln writes and files with Supreme Court clerk assignment of errors in McHenry v. Watkins. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Lyons v. Hill et al., assumpsit suit in Circuit Court, defendants default and Lincoln & Herndon secure damages of $440.66 for plaintiff. Record.

On Lincoln & Herndon's motion Costen v. Costen et al. is continued. Record.

Lincoln writes additions to chancery bill in case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Circuit Court Lincoln & Herndon dismiss McNew v. McNew at cost of their client, complainant. In two other cases in which they represent complainants—Burkhardt et al. v. Brown et al., and Enos v. Wright et al.—they secure rules on defendants to answer. Record.

Robbins and Taylor, attorneys for plaintiff in Glynn v. Murray et al., move to withdraw depositions. Their motion is overruled. Record.

Illinois Supreme Court convenes.

Lincoln writes amendment to bill of complaint in Enyart v. McAtee. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Webster & Huntington v. French et al. is called. After taking parole proofs and after tender by complainants in court of state bonds and promissory notes, which are accepted, court, by consent, dismisses complainants' bill and allows appeal to Supreme Court. Record.

In Supreme Court Lincoln & Herndon represent appellant in Enos et al. v. Capps, case involving right of Sangamon Circuit Court to enter default against infant defendant and whether chancery decree binding on several defendants may be reversed as to some defendants. Decision is rendered January 17, 1850. Record.

In Circuit Court, Webster & Huntington v. French et al. is settled by agreement, Lincoln writing court order. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files with Supreme Court clerk assignment of errors in Smith & Dunlap v. Dunlap. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Supreme Court Blackwell begins argument for plaintiffs in Compher et al. v. People. Stuart follows for defendants. In afternoon Lincoln continues for defendants and is followed by Purple for plaintiffs. Arguments take up entire day. Record.

Purple concludes his argument in Compher et al. v. People. Case involves question whether sureties on bond of collector of Peoria County are discharged by changes in law regulating collectors. Court later affirms judgment of Peoria Circuit Court. Record; 12 Ill., 290.

William Wallace, Lincoln's third son, is born. Family Record in Abraham Lincoln's Bible, 4 November 1842 - 4 April 1853, CW, 1:304.

Lincoln writes reply to assignment of errors and agreement on motions in lower court in Whitecraft et al. v. Vandeveer (SC). Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Supreme Court, Bushnell commences plaintiffs' argument in Smith & Dunlap v. Dunlap. He is followed by Williams for defense. Case involves note of Dunlap for $131,480.52, payable in State of Illinois indebtedness, held by assignees of Bank of Illinois. Lincoln is one of plaintiffs' counsel. Record.

Williams continues for defendant in Smith & Dunlap v. Dunlap. Logan follows for defendant. Question at issue is whether Dunlap should pay face value of note or market value of $131,480.52 of state securities at time of note's maturity. Record.

Logan resumes his argument in Smith & Dunlap v. Dunlap. Lincoln concludes for plaintiffs. Court later affirms decision of lower court, which held Dunlap liable only for market value, which Judge David Davis set at $38,361.93. Record; 12 Ill., 184.

Lincoln writes assignment of errors in Webster & Huntington v. French et al. (Supreme Court). In Sangamon Circuit Court case of Alton & Sangamon RR v. Burkhardt, he writes and files, for plaintiff, praecipe and bond. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

At year end balance of books at Robert Irwin's bank, Lincoln is debited $15 for "profit & loss," and pays $3.09 cash "for balance." Irwin Journal and Ledger.