In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln and Logan file plaintiff's declaration in John Moore, use of Bank of Indiana v. Buchanan and Vandermark. They filed their praecipe April 30, 1852. They allege failure of defendants to pay promissory note for $2,134 made by them to John Ross and assigned to bank. Record.

In U.S. Circuit Court Logan files declarations for plaintiffs in two cases in which Lincoln represents defendants. In Everhard v. Welch and Dawson he alleges failure of defendants to pay judgments of $772.36 and $529.20 secured in Ohio, also failure to pay judgment of $1,534.72 and debt of $1,031.84. In Norton v. Gorden he alleges failure of defendant to pay note for $1,068.39. Record.

City pays tribute to Henry Clay. Rev. Dresser reads service at Episcopal Church, after which procession moves to Representatives Hall, "where A. Lincoln pronounced an impressive eulogy. . . . During the proceedings business was suspended, stores closed, and everything announced the general sorrow at the great national bereavement." Illinois Journal, 9 July 1852; Eulogy on Henry Clay, 6 July 1852, CW, 2:121-32.

Lincoln writes and mails to Clinton summons and bond for costs in Welsh v. Lewis, Dewitt Circuit Court case, signing "Ballou & Lincoln p.q." Ballou, associate with Lincoln for plaintiff, writes and files declaration. Photocopy.

Lincoln files defendants' pleas in answer to declarations filed by Logan July 5, 1852. In first case he alleges discharge of defendants from all debts by decree of bankruptcy. In second he alleges payment to prior assignee. Record.

Whig state convention meets at state house in afternoon and Whig ratification meeting is held in evening. Illinois Journal, 8 July 1852, 9 July 1852.

In U.S. Circuit Court Logan secures order on defendant in Everhard v. Welch and Dawson to plead by July 12, 1852. Record.

"Judge McLean is not here—Drummond presides alone," records Browning in his Diary. "The weather is excessively hot, and on yesterday there were two deaths by cholera in Town."

Lincoln's and 37 other names appear on advertisement announcing meeting of commissioners of Springfield and Terre Haute Railroad to be held at Charleston August 18, 1852 for organizing and opening books for subscription of stock. Advertisement is dated "Marshall, July 9." Journal; Notice of Meeting of Commissioners of the Springfield and Terre Haute Railroad, 9 July 1852, CW, 2:133.

Lincoln buys three kinds of cloth and pair of slippers for his wife at John Williams & Co. Pratt, Personal Finances, 145.

Orville H. Browning records in his Diary: "Attending [U.S.] Court. Commenced trial of [William] Williamson, formerly Postmaster at Lacon who is indicated for robbing the mail. I am assisting Lincoln at his request." Lincoln pays $10 cash on his carriage account. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Moore v. Buchanan and Vandermark comes to trial in federal court. Jury is waived and court finds for plaintiff, Lincoln and Logan's client. His damages are assessed at $5,418.16. Record.

[Edwards and Conkling address Springfield Scott Club. Illinois Journal.]