Lincoln opens bank account at Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company. Robert Irwin receives his deposit of $310. Marine Bank Ledger.

He writes and signs bill to foreclose in Gray v. Stover, Sangamon Circuit Court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln and his wife convey north half of lot 12 and all of lot 13 in block 7 of Iles' addition to Springfield to Alexander Graham for $375. Lincoln bought both lots June 2, 1838, for $300. On March 30, 1850 he sold 20 feet of lot 12 for $125. (Lot 12 is 4th 40 feet on west side of 8th Street north of Jackson. Lot 13 is 4th 40 feet on west side of 8th south of Capitol.) Deed Record KK, 356-57.

Lincoln buys $7 wheelbarrow from his carriage maker. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Lincoln buys and charges piece of wallpaper border. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes Usher F. Linder of Charleston that he cannot attend Edgar Circuit Court this spring, and suggests Linder handle "a little Ejectment case" for him. "I have been paid a little fee. Now I dislike to keep their money without doing the service; & I also hate to disgorge." Abraham Lincoln to Usher F. Linder, 8 March 1853, CW, 2:191.

Lincoln returns for credit wallpaper bought yesterday. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes and files, probably by mail, bond of M. P. Goodrich and Deal Davis in People v. Goodrich, Christian Circuit Court case. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes injunction bond of Solomon Cross for Smallwood et al. v. Allen, and evidently mails it to Clinton. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln buys another piece of wallpaper (45¢). Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln signs a receipt and a duplicate of the receipt for the $25 payment he receives from the Board of Trustees of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. Lincoln testified on behalf of the board before a House committee of the Illinois General Assembly concerning a bill introduced by Mr. Haven to "prevent diverting water from the Des Plaines river at Joliet." Receipt, 16 March 1853; Duplicate Receipt, 16 March 1853, both in Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln buys 92¢ worth of gingham. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes to W. D. Briggs, attorney in Tazewell County, telling him how to proceed in attachment case about which Briggs asked his advice. Abraham Lincoln to William D. Briggs, 19 March 1853, CW, 2:192.

Lincoln buys cambric and "Jaconet" ($2.13). Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Sixteen of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called as Sangamon Circuit Court convenes. They dismiss two, their opponents dismiss four, and one is dismissed by agreement. Motions or pleas are filed in seven other cases, and one is continued. Lincoln loses Crafton v. Dillon when court affirms decision of justice's court and enters judgment of $67 for plaintiff. Record.

Lincoln writes bill in chancery in Mitts v. Benbridge, which plaintiff signs and swears. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Another busy day in court with 21 Lincoln & Herndon cases on docket. They dismiss three and win two by default. In Archer G. Herndon v. Bryan, action in trover, agreed judgment for $107.50 is entered for their client, plaintiff. They win appeal—Strickland v. Nagle—when jury finds for defendant. Motions or pleas are entered in six other cases and eight are set for hearing. Record.

Thirteen Lincoln & Herndon cases come before Circuit Court. Two appeals are tried by court, which finds for plaintiffs, their clients, in sums of $11.60 and $82.45 respectively. They dismiss four cases, file motions or pleas in five others, and two are continued. Record.

Eight Lincoln & Herndon cases come up in Circuit Court. Four are appeals from justice courts. Of these plaintiffs, their opponents, dismiss one, they win one and lose two. Lincoln and Taylor dismiss assumpsit suit. Pleas are filed or motions entered in remaining cases. Record.

Lincoln buys 25¢ worth of oilcloth. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Twelve Lincoln & Herndon cases come before circuit court, but only two are concluded. In Webster, Marsh & Co. v. Cobb et al. Lincoln & Herndon, for defendants, default and damages of $943.97 are awarded plaintiffs. In Archer v. Duff, slander, jury finds for plaintiff, their client, and assesses his damages at one cent. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

By agreement Josiah Francis is appointed receiver in chancery case of Miller & Shepherd v. Lamb et al. Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant. Lincoln & Logan lose assumpsit suit, D. & I. P. Spear v. Humphreys, when jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $111.71 (see April 2, 1853). Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes guardian's answer in Sarah Jane Lewis et al. v. Parmelia Ann Lewis et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Allen v. Chicago & Mississippi RR, appeal from assessment for right of way, jury assesses plaintiff's damages at $2,100. Lincoln & Herndon represent railroad. Record.

Lincoln writes case record in Moffett v. Warren, chancery concerning land, and writes replication in Johnson v. McMullen. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes to Henry E. Dummer of Beardstown: "Inclosed please find three dollars—the smallest sum I could send by mail for the $2.50 you kindly advanced for me; which please accept, together with my thanks, and offer to reciprocate." Abraham Lincoln to Henry E. Dummer, 28 March 1853, CW, 2:192.

Lincoln & Herndon win two chancery cases by default. One is foreclosure suit, other petition to sell real estate to pay estate debts. In Shoup & Shoup v. Shoup et al., complainants, whom they represent, are awarded lands for which deed has been lost. They file reasons for quashing writ of certiorari in Glynn v. Glynn. Record.

Twenty-seven Lincoln & Herndon cases are called in court. They win four by default, five are dismissed, and five continued. They lose attachment suit for $125 and win replevin suit with one cent damages. Motions or pleas are filed in remaining cases. Record.

Lincoln buys 31¢ worth of oilcloth. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln & Herndon appear in four cases in Circuit Court. Defendants in Gambrel v. Gambrel et al., partition suit, default and lands in question are ordered divided. Lincoln & Herndon represent complainant. Pleas are filed in other cases. Record.