<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-01-03'>Monday, January 3, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln writes to his wife's
  aunt Maria L. Bullock, of Kentucky. Lincoln is attempting to collect money from
  the sale of Bullock's Springfield lots. Lincoln reports, "It annoys me to have
  to say that I can not collect money now. I now believe the quickest way I can
  get your money is for me to buy the debts of you, as soon as I can get in any
  money of my own to do it with. I keep some money loaned at ten per cent; and
  when I can get hold of some, it would be a ready investment for me to just take
  these debts off your hands; and I shall try to do so." <bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A75' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham
  Lincoln to Maria Bullock</xref>, 3 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:348.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln &amp;
  Herndon collect $289.91 from former sheriff John Cook on execution of 
  <name type='case' key='L02981'>Chambers v. Inslee</name>, which they won for
  plaintiff, and Lincoln signs receipt. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-04'>Tuesday, January 4, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
U.S. Courts and Supreme Court convene in Springfield. On Lincoln's 
motion Charles S. Zane is admitted to practice in federal courts.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Illinois State Journal</title>, 5 January 1859.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln &amp; Herndon appear in three cases in U.S. Court, but their 
activity is confined to entering motions.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln votes in congressional election.
<bibl default='NO'>Election Returns.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes assignment of errors in <name type='case' key='L04325'>People ex rel. Koerner et al. v. Ridgely et al.</name>, (SC).
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Robert buys and charges to his father's account 10 pounds of sugar 
($1) at C. M. &amp; S. Smith, general store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-05'>Wednesday, January 5, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln &amp; Herndon get judgments in two cases filed preceding year: <name type='case' key='L02278'>S. C. Davis &amp; Co. v. Monical &amp; Son</name>, in which plaintiff is awarded $939.07, and <name type='case' key='L02295'>Hamilton v. Moloney</name>, in which $444.28 is awarded. In <name type='case' key='L02468'>People v. Illinois Central RR</name>&#8212;important case in Supreme Court&#8212;time to plead is extended on Lincoln's motion.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[Legislature elects Douglas to U.S. Senate.]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-01-06'>Thursday, January 6, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln writes legal opinion on methods of dividing
  land sections into quarters. <bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A76' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Opinion
  concerning Land Surveys</xref>, 6 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:348-49.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> He also has case
  in U.S. Circuit Court&#8212;<name type='case' key='L02340'>VanBrunt &amp;
  Watrons v. Madux</name>&#8212;which, by agreement, is set for trial January 11,
  1859. <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> He writes and files defendants' answer in 
  <name type='case' key='L01673'>People v. Moore et al)</name>,., (SC suit to
  collect $200,000 from McLean County collector. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p>
  Robert buys and charges four pounds of candles ($1) at Smith's store. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>,
  154.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-07'>Friday, January 7, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln files separate answer of David Davis, one of defendants in <name type='case' key='L02165'>Lawrence et al. v. Shaffer et al.</name> in U.S. Circuit Court. Ownership of lot in Bloomington is involved.
<bibl default='NO'>Files.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Herndon writes checks for $100 and $229.34 on firm's account in 
Marine &amp; Fire Insurance Co.
<bibl default='NO'>Original owned by Springfield Marine Bank.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-08'>Saturday, January 8, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes W. H. Wells, regretting that he cannot send copy of 
his debate with Douglas at Freeport. "All dallying with Douglas by 
Republicans, who are such at heart, is, at the very least, time, and 
labor lost; and all such, who so dally with him, will yet bite their 
lips in vexation for their own folly."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A77' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to W. H. Wells</xref>, 8 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:349.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln attends vocal concert by Mrs. Mozart at Cook's Hall.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Illinois State Journal</title>, 11 January 1859.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln buys gallon of syrup at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-10'>Monday, January 10, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln, with 51 others, signs letter to Mrs. Mozart expressing 
appreciation of her concert, and asking her to sing again on her 
return from Jacksonville, which she does Tuesday.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Illinois State Journal</title>, 11 January 1859; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A78' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln et al. to Mrs J. M. Mozart</xref>, [10? January 1859], <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:350.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
            <person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys 8-pound turkey (80&#162;) at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-11'>Tuesday, January 11, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln is busy in U.S. Court. In <name type='case' key='L02206'>Southworth, Slanson &amp; Co.
v. Petzer</name>, defendant, whom Lincoln &amp; Herndon represents, is ruled to plead by January 12, 1859. Lincoln files his plea and notice. In <name type='case' key='L02340'>VanBrunt &amp; Watrons v. Madux</name>, jury is sworn. Trial proceeds until adjournment.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Files.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-12'>Wednesday, January 12, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln loses <name type='case' key='L02340'>VanBrunt &amp; Watrons v. Madux</name> when jury finds for plaintiffs and assesses their damages at $2,320. He files bill of exceptions so that case may be taken to U.S. Supreme Court.
<bibl default='NO'>Files.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln buys "Isinglass" and "Red Gelatine" at his drug store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 152.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-13'>Thursday, January 13, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In <name type='case' key='L02165'>Lawrence et al. v. Shaffer et al.</name>, court hears evidence and argument on complainants' motion for injunction. Campbell and Cullom appear for complainants, Lincoln &amp; Herndon for defendants. Court overrules motion.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Robert buys and charges six pounds of sugar ($1) at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-14'>Friday, January 14, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Robert brings home five dozen eggs ($1) from Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-15'>Saturday, January 15, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes $15.70 check to "Canedy &amp; Johnston," druggists, 
and one for $50.91 to "Condell Stockdale &amp; Co.," dry goods 
merchants.
<bibl default='NO'>DLC&#8212;Original.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Robert charges ($1) gallon of syrup at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-01-17'>Monday, January 17, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> U.S. Circuit Court appoints McClernand and Lincoln
  defendant's lawyers in <name type='case' key='L02285'>United States v.
  Swerenger</name>, counterfeiting. Defendant pleads not guilty, but jury finds
  him guilty, and he is sentenced to three years and fined $50. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Robert fetches home 75&#162; umbrella from
  Smith's store. <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal
  Finances</title>, 154.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-18'>Tuesday, January 18, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln &amp; Herndon win <name type='case' key='L02235'>Wiggins Ferry Co. v. Steamer Ocean Spray</name> when U.S. Court awards plaintiffs lien on salvaged ship, amounting to third of $940 for which wreck was sold August 25, 1858, less court costs.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln buys cough remedies at Diller's Drug store.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Day Book</title>, Diller's Drug Store.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-19'>Wednesday, January 19, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln, in Supreme Court, appears for Illinois Central in six suits 
in which railroad is defendant. All are continued (see January 14, 
1860).
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-21'>Friday, January 21, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln has two cases in Supreme Court&#8212;<name type='case' key='L01673'>People v. Moore et al.</name>, and <name type='case' key='L01684'>Trustees of Township 23N, Range 1E v. Allin et al.</name> In first case Lincoln, for defendants, withdraws his demurrer and defaults. In second, in which validity of sale of school lands is involved, Lincoln makes argument for defendants. Court later decides for defendants.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; 21 Ill. 120.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes two clients about law case. Opponents demand case be 
continued or dismissed. "Write me at once which shall be done."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A79' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Messrs. Cole and Wall</xref>, 21 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:350.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-24'>Monday, January 24, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
            <name type='case' key='L04325'>People ex rel. Koerner et al. v. Ridgely et al.</name>, decided in favor of defendants by Sangamon Circuit Court November 15, 1858, comes before Supreme Court. Lincoln appears for appellants, McClernand and Logan for appellees. Question at issue is power of governor to dismiss trustees of state bank. Court takes case under advisement, and later affirms lower court decision.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-01-25'>Tuesday, January 25,
  1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> As plaintiffs'
  attorney Lincoln dismisses two cases in U.S. Circuit Court&#8212;
  <name type='case' key='L02188'>Palmer &amp; Wallace v. Magill, Denton &amp;
  Co.</name>, and <name type='case' key='L02296'>Harrison v. Greer</name>. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> He writes testimonial letter for Samuel M. Hitt,
  who is traveling east on business. <bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A80' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Testimonial
  Letter for Samuel M. Hitt</xref>, 25 January 1859,
  <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:350-51.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p>In the
  evening, Springfield's Concert Hall is the scene of a celebration marking the
  100th birthday of the late Scottish poet Robert Burns. The organizers promoted
  an evening of "toasts, sentiments[,] and songs." A newspaper reported that the
  "supper was splendid and abundant, and was well attended. The toasts offered on
  this occasion were most appropriate, and were responded to by some of the most
  talented men of the state, among whom were, Abraham Lincoln...and others." 
  <bibl default='NO'> 
               <title>Daily Illinois State Journal</title>, (Springfield), 25 January
  1859, 3:3; <title>Daily Illinois State Journal</title> (Springfield), 27
  January 1859, 3:1; <title>Daily Illinois State Journal</title> (Springfield),
  28 January 1859, 3:4; <title>The Greenville Advocate</title> (IL), 10 February
  1859, 2:2.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Smith's store sells gallon of syrup on Lincoln's
  account and 11 pounds of sugar, which Robert takes home. <bibl default='NO'>Pratt,
  <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-26'>Wednesday, January 26, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Robert collects box of blacking at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-27'>Thursday, January 27, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln buys hairbrush, soap, and "Lubins Extract" at his drug store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 152.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-01-28'>Friday, January 28, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Robert takes home 40&#162; pair of shoes from
  Smith's store. <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal
  Finances</title>, 154.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-29'>Saturday, January 29, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes Trumbull. After complimenting him on speech he makes 
request. "When you can find leisure, write me your present 
impressions of Douglas' movements. Our friends here from different 
parts of the State, in and out of the Legislature, are united, 
resolute, and determined; and I think it is almost certain that we 
shall be far better organized for 1860 than ever before." Another 
speech has arrived, delivered by Israel Washburn, Maine congressman, 
sent by his brother, Elihu Washburne, Illinois congressman. Lincoln 
writes to sender, praising speech.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A81' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull</xref>, 29 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:351; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A82' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Elihu B. Washburne</xref>, 29 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:351-52.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-01-31'>Monday, January 31, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In <name type='case' key='L02468'>People v. Illinois Central RR</name>, parties agree that on August 13, 1857 defendant filed with auditor list of stock, property, and assets. Case, in which Lincoln is one of counsel for railroad, involves method of assessing road's property for taxation.
<bibl default='NO'>27 Ill. 64.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln &amp; Herndon appear for defendant in Sangamon Circuit Court when jury is summoned to fix damages in <name type='case' key='L01673'>People v. Moore et al.</name> Jury sets figure at $14,284.11.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
With two other lawyers, Lincoln examines and certifies Henry I. 
Atkins for admission to bar. He writes opinion for officials of 
Bureau County.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A84' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Opinion Concerning Swamp Lands in Bureau County, Illinois</xref>, 31 January 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:352-55.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He buys "Red Gelatine," "Cooper Isinglass," and cream of tartar at 
his drug store, while Robert fetches six pounds of sugar from Smith's 
store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 152, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>