Lincoln has four cases in Circuit Court. In Williams and Loose v. Spotswood his client defaults and plaintiffs are awarded $87.37 damages. Early v. Bradford et al., petition for dower, is dismissed by agreement, Lincoln & Herndon representing complainant. In Duryee v. Dikeman Lincoln & Herndon obtain rule on plaintiff to file security for costs. People v. Sudduth et al., Lincoln for defense, is tried by jury, which finds Sudduth guilty and fines him $3. Other defendants are found not guilty. Record.

Lincoln has only one case—Huntington v. Menard and O'Brien—in which Bledsoe, attorney for defendants, presents petition to set aside sale. Court takes it under advisement. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Clark & Clark for use of Clark v. Sangamon County, Illinois. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln files defendant's demurrer in Backinstos for use of Backinstos v. Freeman. Record.

Lincoln withdraws demurrer filed yesterday and case is tried by court, which later finds for plaintiff in amount of $52.80 damages. Record.

In Wallace v. Billings court finds for appellant in amount of $15. Lincoln for plaintiff and Bledsoe for defendants file written arguments in Huntington v. Menard & O'Brien, whereupon court dismisses defendants' motion to set aside sale. Logan and Lincoln win Hay v. Bryant et al. when defendants default. In Michael Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al., defense attorneys, Lincoln, Herndon, and Logan, file answer to bills, and case is continued. Record.

Lincoln spends 50¢ for merchandise. Irwin Ledger.

In Walters v. Drennan et al., Lincoln writes, signs, and files petition for dower and property partition, and writes and swears affidavit. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln buys collar and silk for 50¢. Irwin Ledger and Journal.