Lincoln opens bank account at Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company. Robert Irwin receives his deposit of $310. Marine Bank Ledger.

He writes and signs bill to foreclose in Gray v. Stover, Sangamon Circuit Court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln and his wife convey north half of lot 12 and all of lot 13 in block 7 of Iles' addition to Springfield to Alexander Graham for $375. Lincoln bought both lots June 2, 1838, for $300. On March 30, 1850 he sold 20 feet of lot 12 for $125. (Lot 12 is 4th 40 feet on west side of 8th Street north of Jackson. Lot 13 is 4th 40 feet on west side of 8th south of Capitol.) Deed Record KK, 356-57.

Lincoln buys $7 wheelbarrow from his carriage maker. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Lincoln buys and charges piece of wallpaper border. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes Usher F. Linder of Charleston that he cannot attend Edgar Circuit Court this spring, and suggests Linder handle "a little Ejectment case" for him. "I have been paid a little fee. Now I dislike to keep their money without doing the service; & I also hate to disgorge." Abraham Lincoln to Usher F. Linder, 8 March 1853, CW, 2:191.

Lincoln returns for credit wallpaper bought yesterday. Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Lincoln writes and files, probably by mail, bond of M. P. Goodrich and Deal Davis in People v. Goodrich, Christian Circuit Court case. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes to W. D. Briggs, attorney in Tazewell County, telling him how to proceed in attachment case about which Briggs asked his advice. Abraham Lincoln to William D. Briggs, 19 March 1853, CW, 2:192.

Lincoln buys cambric and "Jaconet" ($2.13). Pratt, Personal Finances, 146.

Sixteen of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called as Sangamon Circuit Court convenes. They dismiss two, their opponents dismiss four, and one is dismissed by agreement. Motions or pleas are filed in seven other cases, and one is continued. Lincoln loses Crafton v. Dillon when court affirms decision of justice's court and enters judgment of $67 for plaintiff. Record.

Lincoln writes bill in chancery in Mitts v. Benbridge, which plaintiff signs and swears. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Another busy day in court with 21 Lincoln & Herndon cases on docket. They dismiss three and win two by default. In Archer G. Herndon v. Bryan, action in trover, agreed judgment for $107.50 is entered for their client, plaintiff. They win appeal—Strickland v. Nagle—when jury finds for defendant. Motions or pleas are entered in six other cases and eight are set for hearing. Record.

Thirteen Lincoln & Herndon cases come before Circuit Court. Two appeals are tried by court, which finds for plaintiffs, their clients, in sums of $11.60 and $82.45 respectively. They dismiss four cases, file motions or pleas in five others, and two are continued. Record.