Coles Circuit Court convenes. Lincoln writes to William Brown October 22, 1846: "I have just returned from Coles."Abraham Lincoln to William Brown, 22 October 1846, CW, 1:389.

He represents defendant in People v. Lester.Record.

Lincoln appears for plaintiff in Pearson and Anderson v. Monroe.Record.

Lincoln probably starts for Springfield.

Lincoln writes to Speed suggesting they renew their correspondence. "Being elected to Congress . . . has not pleased me as much as I expected." He announces birth of Edward Baker Lincoln and describes Robert's characteristics. He also writes to William Brown.Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 22 October 1846, CW, 1:389-91; Abraham Lincoln to William Brown, 22 October 1846, CW, 1:389.

[Moultrie Circuit Court convenes at Sullivan.]