Lincoln files petition for rehearing in Gear v. Clark in Illinois Supreme Court. Minute Book 1845-49.

Lincoln for appellant and Thomas for appellee try Wilcoxon v. Roby. Stephenson County Circuit Court awarded appellee $400 damages for breach of penal bond whereby parties agreed to desist from interference with tract of government land which both claimed until claim should be determined. Record.

Supreme Court denies Lincoln's petition for rehearing in Gear v. Clark. Minute Book 1845-49.

Lincoln votes for John Henry in special election to fill congressional seat left vacant by E. D. Baker's resignation. Henry is elected over J. W. Crosby and Arch Job. Election Returns.

He represents appellant in Trumbull v. Campbell, an assumpsit case appealed from Sangamon County Circuit Court to the Illinois Supreme Court. Logan and Bledsoe appear for appellee. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs motion to admit lower court record in Thomas Cowls v. Ann Cowls, appeal from Edwards County Circuit Court involving support of divorced wife and children. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Cowls v. Cowls Lincoln files motion for appellant asking admission of lower court record of divorce proceedings. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Minute Book 1845-49.

Supreme Court denies Lincoln's motion in Cowls v. Cowls. Case is argued and submitted. Record.