<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-03'>Monday, October 3, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes to Peter Doty, clerk of Woodford Circuit Court: 
"Herein is the writ . . . which I brought off to get the Sheriff's 
return amended. Please place it with the papers again." He writes 
Mason Brayman that he is free to make engagement with Illinois 
Central in McLean County case: " 'Count me in'. . . . I shall be here 
at least ten days."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A238' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Peter Doty</xref>, 3 October 1853, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:205; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A237' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Mason Brayman</xref>, 3 October 1853, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:205.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1853-10-04'>Tuesday, October 4, 1853.</date> 
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Purple &amp; Lincoln, representing plaintiff,
  dismiss assumpsit suit, <name type='case' key='L01212'>Kellogg v. Flint</name>.
  <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln writes and files motion to quash
  indictment (cheating) in <name type='case' key='L01125'>People v. Shaffer and
  Shaffer</name>, change of venue from Peoria County. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> He writes to John Connelley, register of Springfield Land Office,
  asking him to sign and date land certificate for Woodford County case, 
  <name type='case' key='L01768'>Gingrich v. Evans et al.</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=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A239' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham
  Lincoln to John Connelley</xref>, 4 October 1853,
  <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:206.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-05'>Wednesday, October 5, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In <name type='case' key='L01066'>Keener v. Hainline</name>, Lincoln files affidavit for defendant stating that defendant believes plaintiff "is so unsettled as to endanger the officers of the Court with respect to their legal demands."
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-06'>Thursday, October 6, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Plaintiff in <name type='case' key='L01066'>Keener v. Hainline</name> files bond for costs and case is continued. <name type='case' key='L01125'>People v. Shaffer and Shaffer</name> is called and continued.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-07'>Friday, October 7, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes receipt to Illinois Central Railroad Company for $250 given to him by Mason Brayman as retainer in <name type='case' key='L01655'>Illinois Central RR v. McLean County, Illinois &amp; Parke</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Illinois Central Magazine</title>, February 1929, facsimile.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[Lincoln &amp; Herndon collect from John E. Short estate for legal 
services rendered.
<bibl default='NO'>Sangamon County Probate File.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-08'>Saturday, October 8, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes and files answer for Eli Enslow, defendant and administrator of William W. Enslow, in <name type='case' key='L01249'>Hodson et al. v. Enslow et al.</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='1853-10-10'>Monday, October 10, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln uses power of attorney to confess judgment for $113.50 in <name type='case' key='L01084'>Higginson &amp; Co. v. Gridley and Prettyman</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-11'>Tuesday, October 11, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Parker and Lincoln, counsel for plaintiff in <name type='case' key='L01261'>Hamilton v. Haines et al.</name>, chancery, move court to set aside judgment and ask leave to amend their bill. Clerk is ordered to give notice of motion. Lincoln writes and files agreement to dismiss <name type='case' key='L01195'>Yales &amp; Yales v. Worley et al.</name> Tazewell Circuit Court adjourns.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[In Springfield, Herndon deposits $400 to his account in Marine Bank. 
<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys cloth and buttons, charging Lincoln's account $1.26.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 146, 162.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-14'>Friday, October 14, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
[James F. Joy telegraphs Lincoln at Springfield asking him to act as 
arbitrator in dispute over crossing between Illinois Central and 
Northern Indiana railroads. P. S. Blackendt telegraphs same inquiry.
<bibl default='NO'>Frederick T. Hill, <title>Lincoln the Lawyer</title> (New York: Century Co., 1906), 250.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-17'>Monday, October 17, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Fall term of DeWitt Circuit Court begins. Swett and Lincoln for appellant resist motion by Stuart and Moore to dismiss <name type='case' key='L00515'>Barger v. Illinois Central RR</name>, appeal from assessment of damages for right of way. Motion is overruled.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1853-10-18'>Tuesday, October 18, 1853.</date> 
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Court finds for complainants in 
  <name type='case' key='L00639'>Smallwood et al. v. Allen</name>, and orders
  that lands in litigation be divided in accordance with their bill. Lincoln,
  complainants' attorney, writes decree of court. <bibl default='NO'>Record; Herndon-Weik
  Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-19'>Wednesday, October 19, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Gridley, Wickizer, and Lincoln, for plaintiffs in <name type='case' key='L00963'>Scott et ux. v. Ellis</name>, argue demurrer filed for defendant by Lewis, Swett, and McWilliams. Demurrer is partially sustained, whereupon defendant is allowed to plead again. Plaintiffs join issue on plea.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-20'>Thursday, October 20, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Defendant in <name type='case' key='L00963'>Scott et ux. v. Ellis</name> obtains change of venue to Logan County. <name type='case' key='L00515'>Barger v. Illinois Central RR</name>, before court Monday, is tried before jury which awards appellant $637.33 damages. <name type='case' key='L00608'>Illinois Central RR v. Hill</name>, petition for right of way, is tried by Moore for plaintiff and Lincoln for defendant. Court takes it under advisement.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-21'>Friday, October 21, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln and Scott lose <name type='case' key='L00643'>Slatten v. Alsop &amp; Clark</name>, before court May 21, 1853, when they fail to file their answer within time specified. Lincoln writes order of court in <name type='case' key='L00515'>Barger v. Illinois Central RR</name>, and in <name type='case' key='L00639'>Smallwood et al. v. Allen</name>. In latter case he writes and files replication, for complainants. He writes answer of William Hutchin, defendant, in <name type='case' key='L00568'>Hutchin et al. v. Hutchin &amp; Hutchin</name>, petition for partition.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-22'>Saturday, October 22, 1853.</date>
            <place key='' teiForm='name'>En route</place> to <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Leonard Swett recalled that in fall of 1853, as he and Lincoln were 
driving from Clinton to Urbana, Lincoln, at his request, told him of 
his early life.
<bibl default='NO'>Rice, 456-68.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-24'>Monday, October 24, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Fall term of Champaign Circuit Court begins. Lincoln has at least three cases, but record does not give dates on which they come to trial. He loses appeal, <name type='case' key='L01392'>Lyons v. Rea</name>, when court awards plaintiff $20 damages. In <name type='case' key='L01332'>Davis et ux. v. Redmond et al.</name>, court orders distribution of net proceeds of sale of lands. Master is to keep $5 as further fee and "to pay to A. Lincoln, Esq. Fifteen Dollars as a counsel fee."
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-25'>Tuesday, October 25, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes court order to partition land in <name type='case' key='L01332'>Davis et ux. v. Redmond et al.</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='1853-10-26'>Wednesday, October 26, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln collects $15 fee for services in <name type='case' key='L01332'>Davis et ux. v. Redmond et al.</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='1853-10-28'>Friday, October 28, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Vermilion Circuit Court convenes. <name type='case' key='L02057'>B. R. &amp; J. Whitcomb v. Madden</name>, trespass, Lincoln and Lamon for plaintiffs, continued from spring term, is again continued, at defendant's costs.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1853-10-29'>Saturday, October 29, 1853.</date> 
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln, signing "Davis, Lincoln &amp; Lamon,"
  joins issue for defendants in <name type='case' key='L01932'>Lamm v.
  Bachop</name>, assumpsit suit. Court finds for defendant. Defendant in 
  <name type='case' key='L02050'>Toney v. Sconce</name>, trespass, consents that
  judgment for $5,000 damages be entered against her. Davis, Lincoln and Lamon
  for plaintiff remit all except $50. Lincoln writes court order. <bibl default='NO'>Record;
  Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> [<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buy $4.66 worth of yard
  goods. <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>,
  146.</bibl>] </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1853-10-31'>Monday, October 31, 1853.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln files pleas for defendants in <name type='case' key='L01932'>Lamm v. Bachop</name> and <name type='case' key='L01914'>Helmick v. Helmick</name>. In latter case he denies that defendant committed adultery, although her husband, in order to secure divorce, attempted to induce different men to make attempts on her chastity.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Murphy and Lincoln for complainant and Davis for defendant try <name type='case' key='L02060'>Wilson et al. v. Kingsbury et al.</name> Court takes it under advisement.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>