<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-01'>Tuesday, May 1, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Five of Lincoln's cases, continued from fall term, are called. <name type='case' key='L01247'>Hitchcock v. Glasgow</name>, action in debt, is dismissed by plaintiff. Lincoln represents defendant. <name type='case' key='L01166'>Ruble v. Cashman</name>, appeal from justice's court in which Lincoln appears for plaintiff, is tried by jury, which finds in favor of plaintiff.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln writes joinder to plea in <name type='case' key='L01158'>Ricketts v. Goings</name>, in which he acts with Shephert.
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-02'>Wednesday, May 2, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln has one case in court, <name type='case' key='L01111'>Mark v. Bailey et al.</name>, chancery suit in which he is one of three solicitors representing defendants. Complainants' solicitors dismiss suit as against several defendants, and continue it against others (see May 9, 1856).
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-03'>Thursday, May 3, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Two cases occupy Lincoln in court. In one he represents defendant in action brought to collect promissory note for $98.68. Plaintiff's attorney dismisses suit. Second case, <name type='case' key='L01069'>Mickle v. Pike &amp; Skinner</name>, is appeal in which Lincoln represents defendants. Plaintiff drops case against Pike, and jury awards $18.37 damages against Skinner, other defendant.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[Lincoln's account at John Williams &amp; Co. is charged $3 for "9 
yds. Somerset Lawn."
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 147.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-04'>Friday, May 4, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Sensational case of <name type='case' key='L01114'>Pearl &amp; Pearl v. Graham et al.</name>, which commenced in Tazewell Circuit Court year previous, is concluded. Plaintiffs drop case as to four defendants. Remaining 17 defendants stand trial with Lincoln as their attorney. Jury finds six guilty and assesses plaintiffs' damages at $50. Others are found not guilty.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln writes and files affidavit of Benjamin Kellogg Jr. in <name type='case' key='L01230'>Flint v. Kellogg et al.</name> He writes for complainant lengthy bill in <name type='case' key='L01253'>Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-05'>Saturday, May 5, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln defends U. H. Crosby on charge of obstructing road with 
fence. Jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $1; 
Lincoln files bill of exceptions.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln gives Crosby receipt for $5&#8212;"on my fee in his road suit 
in the Tazewell circuit court."
<bibl default='NO'>Original, Metamora Court House.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes defendant's instructions in <name type='case' key='L01099'>Gipps v. Crosby</name> (see May 3, 1856).
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-06'>Sunday, May 6, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes injunction bond in <name type='case' key='L01230'>Flint v. Kellogg et al.</name>, which defendant signs.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-07'>Monday, May 7, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln's only case, <name type='case' key='L01125'>People v. Shaffer &amp; Shaffer</name>, indictment for cheating and fraud, is continued.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He files injunction bond in <name type='case' key='L01230'>Flint v. Kellogg et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1855-05-08'>Tuesday, May
  8, 1855.</date> 
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Representing
  plaintiff, Lincoln tries <name type='case' key='L01158'>Ricketts v.
  Goings</name> before jury, which returns verdict of $220 in favor of his client
  (see October 4, 1855). On behalf of petitioner in 
  <name type='case' key='L01157'>Opdycke v. Opdycke &amp; Opdycke</name> he
  secures permission to sell real estate, and writes and files order of court. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-09'>Wednesday, May 9, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L01085'>Gill v. McGrew</name>, assumpsit case in which Lincoln is one of plaintiff's attorneys, is dismissed by agreement at defendant's costs.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes agreement in <name type='case' key='L01061'>Ayers v. Brown &amp; Brown</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys and charges $1.58 worth of ribbon.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 147.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-10'>Thursday, May 10, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Norman H. Purple, representing defendant in <name type='case' key='L01158'>Ricketts v. Goings</name>, tried Tuesday, enters motion to arrest judgment and set aside verdict. After argument, case is continued. In divorce case&#8212;<name type='case' key='L01113'>Matthews v. Matthews</name>&#8212;Lincoln writes and files cross bill for defendant, Josiah Matthews.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln files his bill in <name type='case' key='L01253'>Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-11'>Friday, May 11, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln has three cases. One is tried before jury, which fails to 
agree; another is dismissed; third is continued.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln gives Benjamin Kellogg, Jr. receipt for $50&#8212;"in full balance of all fees, up to this date, and also one dollar and a quarter, to be applied on the next fee." He writes bill of exceptions in <name type='case' key='L01099'>Gipps v. Crosby</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-14'>Monday, May 14, 1855.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place> and <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
From Springfield Lincoln answers inquiry regarding term of service of 
member of his Black Hawk War company. He does not remember whether 
discharge was given, and does not know where to find company rolls.
<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%3A324' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to W. F. Boggs</xref>, 14 May 1855, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:311-12.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
At Clinton, where DeWitt Circuit Court is in session, Lincoln appears 
in two cases.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln's account at John Williams' store is charged 10&#162; for 
"Sewing Silk," for which <person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> sent "Son."
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 147.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-15'>Tuesday, May 15, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L00619'>Williams v. Clearwater</name> is tried by jury, which finds defendant guilty.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-16'>Wednesday, May 16, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In <name type='case' key='L00656'>Spencer v. Illinois Central RR</name>, trespass, jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $5.33&#8531;.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln writes and files plea in <name type='case'>Campbell v. 
Warner</name>. He and Moore are for Warner. William H. Hanna, who is 
suing Whitlock, pays Lincoln $20 retainer.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-17'>Thursday, May 17, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln and C. H. Moore represent Illinois Central Railroad Company 
in assumpsit case in which jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his 
damages at $100. Stuart and Edwards represent plaintiff.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
This is one of cases covered by Lincoln's draft of September 14, 1855 for fees.
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1855-05-18'>Friday, May
  18, 1855.</date> 
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> On behalf of
  Milton K. Alexander of Paris, Lincoln files ejectment suit against John Warner,
  and gets rule on defendant to plead within 20 days. In two other cases Lincoln
  appears as defendants' attorney, files and proves execution of powers of
  attorney, and confesses judgments for $186.38 and $169.99. <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> He writes and files pleas in <name type='case' key='L00548'>Fairchild
  v. Madden</name>, for defendant. In <name type='case' key='L00569'>J. C.
  Johnson &amp; Brother v. Illinois Central RR</name> he writes and files four
  pleas, for defendant with Moore. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-19'>Saturday, May 19, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln files defendant's pleas in <name type='case' key='L00548'>Fairchild v. Madden</name>. Jury finds Madden guilty. He files defendant's answer in <name type='case' key='L00634'>Warner &amp; Moore v. Slatten et al.</name>, and executes bond of James Kelly in <name type='case' key='L01011'>Kelly v. Evans</name>, executor of Jesse D. Blackledge, deceased.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-21'>Monday, May 21, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
"May term of the Circuit Court of Champaign Co. is in session in this 
place this week, Hon. David Davis presiding," Urbana Union notes (May 
24, 1855). "The lawyers who usually attend the sittings of our court 
are present on this occasion. The business on the Dockets is of that 
character that does not require much time&#8212;being mostly suits 
that are not litigated. Several indictments found at the last term 
come up for trial."
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-22'>Tuesday, May 22, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes injunction bond in <name type='case' key='L01301'>Robinson v. Brown</name>, which George W. Brown and Edward Ate sign.
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-23'>Wednesday, May 23, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1000, -88.2000' teiForm='name'>Urbana, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes chancery bill in <name type='case' key='L01301'>Robinson v. Brown</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='1855-05-25'>Friday, May 25, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Vermilion Circuit Court convenes for spring term. Eight of Lincoln's 
cases are called and quickly disposed.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes Jacob Harding of Paris "Prairie Beacon": "I should be glad 
for you to put in your paper of this week, the names of 
<uLine>Stephen T. Logan</uLine>, as a candidate for Judge of the 
Supreme Court; and of <uLine>Stephen A. Corneau</uLine>, for Clerk of 
the Supreme Court."
<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%3A325' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Jacob Harding</xref>, 25 May 1855, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:312.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-26'>Saturday, May 26, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln has busy day in court. Three of his cases are tried before 
court, and every verdict is in favor of his clients. In fourth case 
defendant defaults, and Lincoln obtains judgment for $114.70. Three 
other cases are dismissed by agreement.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln writes defendant's plea in <name type='case' key='L01923'>Jones &amp; Culbertson v. William Allen</name>, signing "Lincoln &amp; Lamon p.d."
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[Someone has broken shaft on Lincoln's buggy at home, and new shaft 
is attached for $1.50.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Obed Lewis Account Books</title>.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-28'>Monday, May 28, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln takes part in four jury trials. In <name type='case' key='L02014'>Persons v. Harris</name>, and <name type='case' key='L02012'>Persons v. Harris &amp; Harris</name>, he and Lamon represent defendants. In both cases plaintiffs are awarded damages: $74.50 and costs in first, and $45 and costs in second. <name type='case' key='L01966'>Millikin v. Jefferson</name>, in which Lincoln is one of several attorneys for plaintiff, results in verdict for defendant; in <name type='case' key='L01950'>Martin v. Frothingham et al.</name> his client is also defeated.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1855-05-29'>Tuesday, May
  29, 1855.</date> 
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln and Lamon
  obtain verdict for $137.89 for plaintiff in <name type='case' key='L01927'>Jones &amp; Smith v. Madden &amp; Rhode</name> tried by court. In
  two other suits defendants default, and Lincoln and Lamon obtain judgments.
  Their other cases are settled by agreement, or dismissed, or continued. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> He writes, signs "Davis, Lincoln &amp; Lamon
  p.d.," and files pleas and notice in <name type='case' key='L01942'>Leonard v.
  Taylor</name>. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-30'>Wednesday, May 30, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln and Lamon have 11 suits for damages against Great Western 
Railroad Company. All except one are settled by agreement, company 
paying damages ranging from $50 to $300. In contested case, Lincoln 
and Lamon obtain verdict for $560 for their client.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes court order in two railroad cases.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1855-05-31'>Thursday, May 31, 1855.</date>
            <place key='40.1167, -87.6167' teiForm='name'>Danville, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln has only two cases, both of which are continued.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes declaration and notice, for plaintiff, in <name type='case'>Gatling v. Prather</name>. He writes court decree in <name type='case' key='L01930'>Knight v. Carter et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Original owned by King Hostick, Springfield, Ill.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>