Robert buys tea at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

Lincoln and 60 others sign call for Old Settler's convention in Springfield June 1, 1859. Call for Old Settlers Convention, 25 May 1859, CW, 3:381.

Lincoln & Herndon present Nicholas H. Ridgely with fee bill for $450—"to services in the Gas Light Works and in defending the same at Law vs. Gibson." "We may want to draw on you to get the money in a day or two." Photocopy.

Robert buys 10 pounds of sugar at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

To Samuel W. Fuller of Tazewell County Lincoln writes: "In thinking over the Farni case it seems to me the push by the plaintiffs will be to prove that the bond sued on was, in fact, accepted; and that the injunction was dissolved, not for want of a sufficient bond, but for want of Equity in the Bill. That, I think, is the point for us to guard." Abraham Lincoln to Samuel W. Fuller, 27 May 1859, CW, 3:381.

In response to inquiry from governor, auditor, and treasurer of Illinois, Lincoln and Logan write legal opinion as to official duty under recent act "in relation to the payment of the principal and interest of the State debt." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Bissell, Jesse K. Dubois and James Miller, 28 May 1859, CW, 3:381-83.

He files declaration in Gaylord, Son & Co. v. Lansing & Ostrom in U.S. Circuit Court. Files.

Lincoln becomes owner of German newspaper and draws contract with Theodore Canisius for its management. Recognizing that "Illinois Staats-Anzeiger" of Springfield is Lincoln's property, contract grants Canisius free use of paper for publication purposes on condition that paper supports Republican party. Contract with Theodore Canisius, [30?] May 1859, CW, 3:383.