U.S. Court for Southern District of Illinois holds its first session, with Samuel Treat on bench. Lincoln has one case, Doyle et al. v. Lewis et al.. He and Stephen T. Logan represent complainants, Stuart and Edwards defendants. Attorneys agree to continuance. Record.

Lincoln writes affidavit of Benjamin Kellogg in Flint v. Kellogg et al. (filed next day). Photocopy.

In Tazewell Circuit Court, in session for fall term, Lincoln writes and files replication in Abbey for use of Barney v. Abbey. Instead of signing his own name, he writes "Saltonstall, p.q." at end of plea. Photocopy.

Lincoln has two cases. Ricketts v. Goings, in which he secured judgment for plaintiff May 8, 1855, only to have it set aside two days later, is dismissed by agreement at defendant's costs. In Opdycke v. Opdycke & Opdycke, also before court in May, he obtains order for sale of real estate, and writes and files order himself. Record; Files.

He writes court order also in Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Lincoln's drug store account is charged for three sticks of "Cough Candy." Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.]

Lincoln appears for defendant in Prettyman v. Yacle and Prettyman v. Stoltz. Both are continued on plaintiff's motion. Record.

Lincoln wins divorce case, Matthews v. Matthews, continued from spring term. Jury finds defendant, Josiah Matthews, whom Lincoln represents, not guilty and finds complainant guilty of desertion. Reilley v. Wallace, in which Lincoln appears for defendant, is tried before court, who takes it under advisement. Third case is continued. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs replication in Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Clark v. Stigleman et al. comes before U.S. Court for last time. With Stuart and Edwards appearing for plaintiff and Lincoln & Herndon for defendants, jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $2,700. Record.

Lincoln deposits $198 in his account at Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Co.—first deposit he has made in two years. Marine Bank Ledger.

Lincoln writes and sends to Pekin answer of Alfred B. Harris, guardian, in Harris Lime Rock Co. v. Harris et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln apparently mails $4 fee to St. Louis surveyor general. Photocopy.

DeWitt Circuit Court convenes. By agreement of counsel, ejectment suit which Lincoln filed at May term on behalf of Milton K. Alexander of Paris is continued. In Dungey v. Spencer, he has defendant ruled to plead Tuesday morning. He is for plaintiff in both. Record.

Emery v. Illinois Central RR, in which Moore and Lincoln represent defendant, is continued. In Dungey v. Spencer, defendant, represented by McKinley and Weldon, files demurrer which is sustained as to two counts and overruled as to third. On Lincoln's motion defendant is ruled to plead by two o'clock. Record.

In Allen v. Illinois Central RR, jury finds for plaintiff and awards damages of $762.50. Lincoln and Moore appear for railroad. Lincoln and Moore also represent defendants in assumpsit case, Drybread v. Clearwaters & Lowry. After filing bill of discovery, they move that plaintiff be ruled to answer, and that further action be stayed until he does so. Record.

Lincoln writes and files plea in Spencer v. Illinois Central RR. He and Moore, as usual, are for defendant. Photocopy.