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<date value='1846-01-02'>Friday, January 2, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Case of <name type='case'>Springfield v. Hickox et al.
(SC)</name>, is argued by W. I. Ferguson and Lincoln for plaintiff and by McDougall for
defendant, and submitted to court.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-03'>Saturday, January 3, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p>
<name type='case'>Wren v. Moss et al.</name> is argued by Bryan, attorney
for plaintiff. Lincoln is also attorney for plaintiff and Thomas for defendant.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-05'>Monday, January 5, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Hardin and Butterfield, attorneys for defendant in <name type='case'>Griggs et al. v. Gear (SC)</name> move to have errors stricken.
Lincoln, attorney for plaintiff, moves that writ of error be made supersedeas in <name type='case'>Rysinger v. Cheney (SC)</name>, appeal from McLean
County.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-06'>Tuesday, January 6, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Court allows Lincoln's motion in <name type='case'>Rysinger
v. Cheney</name>. Plaintiff is to enter into bond for double amount of judgment
against him in McLean Circuit Court.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-07'>Wednesday, January 7, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p>
<name type='case'>Patterson et ux. v. Edwards et al.</name>, slander case
from Mason County, is argued in Supreme Court by Minshall for plaintiff and Lincoln for
defendant.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p> Lincoln writes to Dr. Robert Boal of Lacon about his election to Congress.
He praises Hardin, but argues that "turn about is fair play." He asks Boal to send him
names of Whigs with whom he should correspond.<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A382' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Robert
Boal</xref>, 7 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:352-53.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-08'>Thursday, January 8, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln draws $62.50 from auditor, salary of A. Shaw as state's attorney of
Fourth Circuit for quarter ending December 31, 1845.<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
</p>
<p>
<name type='case'>Wilson et al. v. Van Winkle (SC)</name>, appeal from
Edgar County, is argued by McDougall for plaintiff and Lincoln for defendant. Judgment
of lower court is affirmed.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-09'>Friday,
January 9, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Hardin and Butterfield, attorneys for
defendant in <name type='case'>Griggs et al. v. Gear</name>,
move errors assigned by plaintiffs stricken from docket.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-10'>Saturday, January 10, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Jesse B. Thomas, attorney for defendant in <name type='case'>Wren v. Moss et al.</name>, moves to have case continued because of illness of
George T. Metcalf. Lincoln and Bryan, attorneys for plaintiff, resist motion.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
</p>
<p> Doctrine of "rotation in office," used by Lincoln in his campaign for
Congress, appears for first time in Lacon Illinois Gazette.</p>
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<date value='1846-01-12'>Monday, January 12, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Supreme Court grants continuance of <name type='case'>Wren
v. Moss et al.</name> Argument is opened in <name type='case'>Griggs
et al. v. Gear</name> by Chickering for plaintiffs.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-13'>Tuesday, January 13, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Argument in <name type='case'>Griggs et al. v. Gear</name>
is continued by Butterfield and Hardin for defendant and concluded by Lincoln for
plaintiffs.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-14'>Wednesday, January 14, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln is preparing to make energetic campaign for congressional
nomination. He writes to B. F. James of Tremont: "When this Supreme court shall adjourn
. . . it is my intention to take a quiet trip through the towns and neighbourhoods of
Logan county, Delevan, Tremont, and on to & through the upper counties."<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A383' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F.
James</xref>, 14 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:353-55.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-15'>Thursday, January 15, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln writes in alarm to John Bennett of Petersburg: "Nathan Dresser is
here, and speaks as though the contest between Hardin & me is to be doubtful in
Menard county. . . . Dont fail to write me instantly on receiving this, telling me
all—particularly the names of those who are going strong against me."<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A384' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to John
Bennett</xref>, 15 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:355.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-16'>Friday, January 16, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln writes John Bennett: "The enclosed letters I wrote last night, but
when I went to the Post-office this morning your mail had left about half an hour. So I
send them by Mr. Harris." He asks Bennett to take his letter out of package and mail
rest, unless it is convenient to deliver them.<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A385' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to John
Bennett</xref>, 16 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:355.</bibl>
</p>
<p> Lincoln has two cases in Supreme Court.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
</p>
<p> In <name type='case'>Kincaid v. Turner</name>, appeal from
Menard County, Harris and Lincoln, for defendant in error, file agreement concerning
lower court record.<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-19'>Monday, January 19, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln writes Hardin refusing to accept Hardin's new plan for selecting
Whig candidate for Congress, and gives his reasons. "I am entirely satisfied with the
old system." He promises to "keep cool." On Lincoln's motion, Supreme Court reinstates
<name type='case'>Curyea et al. v. Hayward</name>.<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A387' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to John J.
Hardin</xref>, 19 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:356-58; Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-20'>Tuesday,
January 20, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln is busy with two Supreme Court
cases, <name type='case'>Kincaid v. Turner</name>, and
<name type='case'>Ross et al. v. Nesbitt</name>. First case is
suit for damages to property belonging to Turner resulting from prairie fire
started by Kincaid. Robbins appears for appellant, Harris and Lincoln for
appellee. Judgment of circuit court is affirmed. In
<name type='case'>Ross et al. v. Nesbitt, Lincoln</name> appears
alone for defendant.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-21'>Wednesday, January 21, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln writes N. J. Rockwell that he is candidate for Congress and repeats
his argument of "'turn about is fair play.' I shall be pleased if this strikes you as a
sufficient argument."<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A388' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to N. J.
Rockwell</xref>, 21 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:359.</bibl>
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<p>
<name type='case'>Smith v. Byrd</name> and <name type='case'>Trailor v. Hill</name> are argued in Supreme Court. Lincoln appears
for defendant in both cases.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-22'>Thursday, January 22, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> In <name type='case'>Patterson et ux. v. Edwards et al.
(SC)</name>, action for slander from Mason County, Lincoln for defendant enters motion
for special leave to file petition for re-hearing without giving notice as required by
court rules.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-23'>Friday, January 23, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln wins <name type='case'>Ross et al. v.
Nesbitt</name>, argued January 20, 1846, when judgment of lower court is affirmed.
Justice Koerner delivers opinion of court.<bibl default='NO'>Record; 7
Ill. 252.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-24'>Saturday, January 24, 1846.</date>
<place key='40.0000, -89.8333' teiForm='name'>Petersburg, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln spends this day and tomorrow in Petersburg campaigning for
Congress.<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A390' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F.
James</xref>, 27 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:359-60.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-25'>Sunday, January 25, 1846.</date>
<place key='40.0000, -89.8333' teiForm='name'>Petersburg, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln signs receipt with John Allen that they "have found in H. C.
Gibsons Pokets ten dollars and fifteen cts in cash."<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A389' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Receipt for H. C. Gibson's
Pockets</xref>, 25 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:359.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-26'>Monday, January 26, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln wins <name type='case'>Griggs et al. v. Gear</name>
when Supreme Court reverses decision of Jo Daviess Circuit Court.<bibl default='NO'>8 Ill. 2.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-27'>Tuesday, January 27, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln compliments B. F. James on his recent article in "Tazewell Whig" on
Whig convention. He makes suggestions about selection and instruction of delegates.<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A390' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F.
James</xref>, 27 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:359-60.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-28'>Wednesday, January 28, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> John Doe ex dem. <name type='case'>Ellen Frisby et al. v.
Ballance et al. (SC)</name> is argued by Powell and Lincoln for plaintiffs in error
and Butterfield for defendants in error, and case submitted.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-29'>Thursday, January 29, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p>
<name type='case'>Simpson v. Raulett (SC)</name>, appeal from Putnam
County, is argued by Lincoln for appellant and Powell for appellee and case is
submitted. <name type='case'>Murphy v. Summerville (SC)</name> is argued
by Lincoln for plaintiff and Logan for defendant.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-30'>Friday, January 30, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
<p>
<name type='case'>Bryan et al. v. Wash et ux. (SC)</name>, bill in
chancery to set aside conveyance of real estate on ground of fraud, is argued by Robbins
for plaintiff and Logan and Lincoln for defendant. Lincoln and Powell win <name type='case'>Frisby et al. v. Ballance et al.</name>, argued January
28, 1846, when judgment of lower court is reversed and case remanded.<bibl default='NO'>Record; 7 Ill. 141.</bibl>
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<date value='1846-01-31'>Saturday,
January 31, 1846.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>.</dateline>
<p> Lincoln's petition for re-hearing in
<name type='case'>Patterson et ux. v. Edwards et al.</name> is
denied. Argument in <name type='case'>Bryan et al. v. Wash et
ux.</name> is continued by Logan and Lincoln for defendants and concluded by
Robbins.<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p>
[Whigs of Athens choose delegates to county convention, and resolve for "our
friend of long standing and tried faith A. Lincoln, Esq. as most deserving the
nomination."<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Sangamo
Journal</title>, 5 February 1846.</bibl>]</p>
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