Lincoln gives Nathaniel Coffin receipt for fees for legal services to Illinois College. ISLA—Files.

Republican members of legislature caucus in Lincoln & Herndon office. Isaac N. Phillips, ed. Abraham Lincoln By Some Men Who Knew Him (Bloomington, IL: Pantagraph Printing, 1910), 104.

[Legislature and U.S. Circuit Court convene in Springfield.]

In Tallman v. Harvey, ejectment case in U.S. Court, Lincoln and Clark file plaintiff's declaration. On their motion defendant is ruled to plead in 20 days. Original owned by James A. Jones, Springfield, Ill.

"During the entire week the trial of Erastus Wright has been progressing in the U.S. Court. . . . The trial has been largely attended and much interest manifest by people from every part of the State. The U.S. attorney Mr. William J. Allen has managed the case in a very able manner. The defense, Messrs. Logan, Lincoln and McClernand have made an able defense." Jacksonville Sentinel, 23 January 1857.

Mr. and Mrs. Ninian W. Edwards give large party, which Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln probably attend. Browning, Diary.

"Son" brings home "½ lb. Tea @ 1.25." Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.

Lincoln, representing appellant, makes concluding argument in Phelps v. McGee. Breach of contract to deliver corn is involved. Court finds for Lincoln's client. Argument commences in Dudley et ux. v. Crosthwait in U.S. Court, ejectment suit in which Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant. Case is continued. Record.