Day is taken up with examination of witnesses in Wyant case. Bloomington Pantagraph, 15 April 1857.

[In Springfield, Lincoln's buggy is repaired at his carriage shop. Obed Lewis Account Books.]

Again examination of witnesses occupies court for entire day. Bloomington Pantagraph, 15 April 1857.

Lincoln, Herndon, and prominent Missouri politician—probably Frank Blair—have conversation in Lincoln's office regarding Republicanism in border states in 1860. They plan to have Republican party endorsed by "Missouri Democrat" of St. Louis, then by Louisville "Journal," then by some paper, to be selected later, in Virginia. Joseph F. Newton, Lincoln and Herndon (Cedar Rapids, IA: Torch Press, 1910), 114, 124.

Lincoln draws up agreement between Benjamin S. Prettyman and Thomas Snell settling suits pending in Tazewell Circuit Court. Photocopy.

Lincoln returns to Springfield, arriving during evening. Illinois State Journal, 24 April 1857.

Lincoln participates in two cases in Circuit Court. In Stigleman, Johnson & Co. v. Paddleford & Norton, jury of inquiry assesses damages of plaintiffs, whom Lincoln & Herndon represent, at $1,504.55. In chancery case, McGraw v. Adams et al., exceptions are ordered filed by April 30, 1857. Lincoln & Herndon appear for complainant. Illinois State Journal, 25 April 1857.

Lincoln makes last stand in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., will case in which jury found against him November 30, 1855. On technical grounds, Lincoln & Herndon resist complainants' motion to enter decree, but their objections are overruled. Illinois State Journal, 27 April 1857.

Lincoln writes court order. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes agreement filed in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., signing "Conkling, Lincoln & Herndon for defts for whom they have filed answer." Photocopy.

Lincoln writes part of indictment in People v. Littler. Original owned by King Hostick, Springfield, Ill.