<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1843-12-01'>Friday,
  December 1, 1843.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Logan &amp; Lincoln file declaration in 
  <name type='case'>Vance v. Kilgore et al.</name> in U.S. Circuit
  Court. Plaintiff, Joseph Vance, declares defendants are indebted to John W.
  Vance on two notes for $150 each and about $150 interest.
  <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln
  writes more papers in <name type='case' key='L04845'>Todd v.
  Ware</name> and signs his father-in-law's name.
  <bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress,
  Washington, DC.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-04'>Monday, December 4, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Logan, for Logan &amp; Lincoln for appellant, files answer in <name type='case' key='L02069'>Blue v. Allen et ux. </name> (SC).<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-05'>Tuesday, December 5, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> In U.S. Circuit Court, on motion of Logan &amp; Lincoln, attorneys for
            plaintiff in <name type='case'>Vance v. Kilgore et al.</name>, defendants
            are ruled to plead tomorrow.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-06'>Wednesday, December 6, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Logan &amp; Lincoln win <name type='case'>Vance v.
               Kilgore et al.</name> when defendants default. Plaintiff is awarded $1,765.66.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-07'>Thursday, December 7, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L02178'>Moore v. Nelson &amp; Ashworth</name>,
            ejectment case begun in U.S. Circuit Court December 12, 1842, is continued. Logan
            &amp; Lincoln appear for plaintiff, and Baker and Bledsoe for defendants.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln's account is charged 88&#162; for seven yards of calico, bought
            by hired girl.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-08'>Friday, December 8, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln is present at taking of depositions of Ninian W. Edwards and
            Erastus Wright in <name type='case' key='L04845'>Todd v.
               Ware</name>.<bibl default='NO'>Emanuel Hertz, <title>Abraham Lincoln: A New Portrait</title>, 2 vols. (New York: Liveright, 1931),
               542-43.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> He writes "true copy" of court order in <name type='case' key='L02877'>William A. Butler et al. v. John C. Butler et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln buys 88&#162; worth of merchandise.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-09'>Saturday, December 9, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln draws up affidavit and exhibit in <name type='case' key='L04845'>Todd v. Ware</name>, chancery suit. Upon this affidavit and exhibit,
            in connection with pleadings, exhibits, and depositions, Logan &amp; Lincoln for
            complainant move court to rule defendant to file, or produce instanter notes mentioned
            in pleas.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-10'>Sunday, December 10, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> 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.<bibl default='NO'>Missouri Republican, 13 December 1843.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-11'>Monday, December 11, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> 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.<bibl default='NO'>Alton Telegraph, 16 December 1843.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1843-12-12'>Tuesday,
  December 12, 1843.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Whig convention continues all day. In
  evening addresses are made by Lincoln, Dixon, and Browning.
  <bibl default='NO'>Alton Telegraph, 16 December 1843; Burlington
  (Iowa) Hawkeye, 28 December 1843.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-13'>Wednesday, December 13, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L02364'>Davenport et al. v. People for use of Rock
               Island County Commissioners</name> (SC), is dismissed by appellants on agreement of
            parties. Logan &amp; Lincoln appear for appellants.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-14'>Thursday, December 14, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L01245'>Hall v. Perkins</name> (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.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> (On February 10, 1844, judgment is reversed and case remanded.<bibl default='NO'>5 Ill. 548.</bibl>)</p>
         <p>Lincoln writes memorandum in <name type='case' key='L04845'>Todd v. Ware</name>.<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection,
               Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-15'>Friday, December 15, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> In <name type='case' key='L00580'>Mety &amp; Allen v.
               Wolff &amp; Hoppe</name> (SC), appeal from Macon County, defendants are ruled to
            join in error by 18th. Same ruling is made in <name type='case' key='L02359'>Bruce v. Truett</name>, appeal from Jo Daviess County.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-18'>Monday, December 18, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> On Brayman's motion, cases of <name type='case' key='L00580'>Mety &amp; Allen v. Wolff &amp; Hoppe</name>, and <name type='case' key='L02359'>Bruce v. Truett</name> are reversed by Supreme Court for
            failure of defendants to join in error as ordered.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln draws up affidavit and praecipe in <name type='case' key='L04548'>Spear v. Lowry</name>. David Spear sues to recover horse, three cows,
            and three calves.<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln's account is charged 70&#162; for coat binding procured by his
            tailor Biddle for Lincoln's suit. He deposits $35 cash, and takes home 70&#162;
            worth of merchandise.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-19'>Tuesday, December 19, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln files motion to dismiss <name type='case' key='L00487'>Robinson v. Cheseldine &amp; Nye</name> (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 <name type='case' key='L02359'>Bruce v. Truett</name> is set aside and errors joined.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-21'>Thursday, December 21, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln writes agreement of parties for deposition to be used as evidence
            in <name type='case' key='L01972'>McDonald v. Fithian and Juneau</name>
            (SC) and signs for latter, his clients.<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik
               Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-22'>Friday, December 22, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L02368'>Favor &amp; Palmer v. Marlett</name>
            (SC), appeal from Kane County, involving competency of witnesses, is continued by
            consent. Lincoln and Dickey represent plaintiffs and Peters defendant.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-26'>Tuesday, December 26, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> On motion of plaintiff, defendant is ruled to join in error by tomorrow in
               <name type='case' key='L02069'>Blue v. Allen et ux.</name> (SC),
            appeal from Livingston County. Logan &amp; Lincoln appear for plaintiff in
               error.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-27'>Wednesday, December 27, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Logan &amp; Lincoln win <name type='case'>Blue v. Allen
               et ux.</name> when court reverses judgment for want of joinder in error. Logan enters
            appearance of defendant in <name type='case' key='L03468'>Lockridge v.
               Foster et al.</name> (SC), chancery case appealed from Sangamon.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
            <person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys "domestic" for
               25&#162;.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-29'>Friday, December 29, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> [Whigs of Springfield have given up plan of electing Lincoln governor and are
    urging Hardin to become Whig candidate. <bibl default='NO'>G. T. M. Davis to J.
     J. Hardin, 29 December 1843, John J. Hardin Papers, Chicago History Museum, Chicago,
    IL.</bibl>]</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1843-12-30'>Saturday, December 30, 1843.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Logan &amp; Lincoln join in error for defendant in <name type='case'>Lockridge v. Foster et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> 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.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>