Although he signs Bush and Gridley as defendants' counsel, Lincoln writes and files plea in Pearl & Pearl v. Graham et al. Plea alleges that trespass complained of was against common disorderly house in which "drunkenness, idleness, quarrelling, profane swearing, obscenity" and other offenses were permitted, and that in forcibly destroying liquors defendants did no more than was necessary or lawful. Record; Files.

In Brown et al. v. Ayers et ux., Lincoln writes defendant's affidavit and order of court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

One of Lincoln's clients in riot case pleads guilty. Another, whom he is defending on charge of cheating and fraud, defaults, and writ of scire facias is issued. In third case, King v. John M. Gill & Co., jury hears evidence, and is discharged by agreement. Lincoln and Parker for defendant consent to judgment against their client in sum of $504.15 and costs. Record.

Lincoln writes defendant's separate answer in Brown et al. v. Ayers et ux.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Another defendant in Lincoln's riot case pleads guilty. Five plead not guilty. Jury is called, convicts two and acquits three (see May 9, 1854). Hall v. Woodrow, tried May 3, 1854, is removed to Peoria County on change of venue. In replevin suit in which Lincoln appears for one of two defendants, case is dismissed against his client. In two other cases motions are entered. Record.

On quiet day in May, possibly Sunday, on which day Lincoln did much of his paper work on circuit, he writes and sends to Metamora list of questions in Jackson v. Whorrall, Woodford Circuit Court case in which he is for defense. Photocopy.

Lincoln, for respondent, files answer of William B. Doolittle to partition petition of Benjamin S. Prettyman. On behalf of his client he asserts that estate of Ephraim L. Doolittle, which petitioner is administering, is indebted to respondent for from $300 to $500, and that lot he is seeking to sell is only means of payment. Files.

In People v. Donnell et al., riot, Lincoln writes demurrer filed for defense by their counsel, Jones, Lincoln, and Purple. Photocopy.

In riot case tried May 6, 1854 court fines each guilty defendant $9 and costs. Charges against two defendants are dismissed. In forgery case in which Lincoln is defending Benjamin Kellogg, People v. Kellogg, plaintiff is ruled to post $300 bond (see October 7, 1854). Three other cases in which Lincoln is counsel are continued. Record.

For plaintiff in Harriott & Gridley v. Tinney, he writes, signs, and files replication. Photocopy.

In Hamilton v. Haines et al., Lincoln, representing complainant, writes order of court setting aside decree previously rendered and allowing complainant to file amendment to his bill. Order is filed on same day (see October 12, 1854). In Dunham v. Bale & Bale, trover, he writes affidavit which Robert A. Dunham signs. Files.

He writes Simeon R. Crosby's affidavit in Shay for use of Crosby v. Somers & Somers. Photocopy.