"Circuit C. is now in session," observes Whig. "The following are the lawyers in attendance: Lincoln & Campbell, Spg.; W. Parker, Pekin; Emerson, Wait, Post & Burr of Decatur; C. H. Moore, Clinton; A. Gridley, Wm. H. Holmes, J. M. Scott, J. H. Wickizer, A. McWilliams, Wm. H. Hanna & ____ Hill of Bloomington. We understand the docket is small, & very little business to do."

In Gundy v. Gundy, complainant having filed amended bill since last term, when case was continued, parties agree that defendant's answer to original bill stand as to amended bill so far as it applies. Murphy is attorney for complainant, Lincoln and Sconce represent defendant. Record.

Edgar Circuit Court convenes. By agreement between Benedict and Lincoln for plaintiff and Emerson and Steele for defendant, court dismisses People for use of Nancy Burr et al. v. Seth Austin, adm. of Elijah Austin, action for debt. Matkin v. Brown is also dismissed. Lincoln is attorney for Brown. Record.

In Matthews & Shaw v. Shaw, Lincoln, exhibiting power of attorney from defendant, confesses judgment of $1,009.75. Lincoln and Dill secure rule on defendant in Sizemore v. Moke, conservator of Sizemore to plead by tomorrow. Lincoln and Linder lose Moke for use of Minor v. Willhoit, appeal, when jury finds for plaintiff in sum of $45. Lincoln files defendant's plea of not guilty in Davidson v. Bailey, ejectment suit. Five other Lincoln cases are continued. Record.

He writes and signs plea in Paddock v. Snyder. He also writes joinder of issue, which John P. Usher signs. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Sizemore v. Moke, conservator of Sizemore jury fails to agree and is discharged. Case is assumpsit suit. Lincoln's only other case is continued. Record.

Lincoln and Dill recover part of damages claimed in Tenbrook for use of John Stewart Jr. & Co. v. Guthrie when court awards plaintiff $532.77. They win assumpsit suit, Benson v. Mayo, when jury finds for plaintiff in sum of $400. Munsell v. McReynolds, bill for settlement of partnership in which Lincoln and Linder represent defendant, is referred to master for taking testimony. Record.