Lincoln has two cases in U.S. Circuit Court. In Collins et al. v. Cook, filed December 18, 1854, defendant defaults and Lincoln & Herndon get judgment for $1,453.59 for their clients. In Taylor v. Humphries, ejectment, defendant also defaults, and court orders that Lincoln's client recover property and costs. Record.

Travel to and from Springfield is still impossible. Lincoln buys overshoes, small shawl, and for his wife two combs and cotton flannel. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.

First train to reach Springfield in four days comes in from Alton. Snowdrifts continue to bar entrance from north. Illinois Journal, 25 January 1855.

Logan and Lincoln, representing complainants in Bank of Missouri v. Ryan et al. in U.S. Circuit Court, file replication. Record.

Judgment in Taylor v. Humphries is set aside by agreement, and Logan files defendant's plea. Lincoln writes and files plaintiff's replication. In Bank of Missouri v. Ryan et al., Logan and Lincoln, now acting together, file motion for appointment of auditor to examine accounts of defendant Caldwell. Motion is argued and auditor appointed. Record; Files.

Lincoln buys another "Small Shawl" at John Williams' store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.

One train from Bloomington forces its way into Springfield—first to arrive from north in more than a week. Illinois Journal, 29 January 1855.

During afternoon Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al., case involving trust for benefit of Illinois College, is before Supreme Court. D. A. Smith of Jacksonville, retained with Lincoln by appellants, commences his argument, but court adjourns before he finishes. Record.