Lincoln writes and files replication in Clark v. Hoxworth et al.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes Henry C. Whitney: "Logan is worse beaten than any other man ever was since elections were invented—beaten more than 1200 in this county. It is conceded on all hands that the Prohibitory law is also beaten." Abraham Lincoln to Henry C. Whitney, 7 June 1855, CW, 2:313.

Bunn v. Jackson, in which Lincoln & Herndon represent plaintiff, is tried by court, which finds for plaintiff and awards damages of $451.25. Among their other cases are two criminal actions. In first—indictment for selling whiskey without license—their clients default and their bond is declared forfeit. In second—manslaughter—they file affidavit for continuance, which is allowed. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon file pleas in two cases. In third, Robbins et ux. v. Taylor, they argue demurrer. Court takes matter under advisement. Record.

Court overrules Lincoln & Herndon's demurrer in part and sustains it in part. Aside from this, their court work is limited to securing continuances in two cases. Record.

Robbins et ux. v. Taylor is settled by agreement, judgment for $110 and costs entered against defendant, Lincoln's client. Rusk v. Shoup, appeal from justice of peace, is tried by jury of six, which returns verdict for defendant, whom Lincoln & Herndon represent. Pleas are filed in several other cases. Record.

Lincoln is one of defendants' solicitors in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., suit to break will. Jury tries case, but is unable to agree and is dismissed (see November 30, 1855). Another case, in which Lincoln & Herndon appear for plaintiff, is settled by agreement, defendant paying $35 and costs. Organ and Kessler, defendants in liquor case who defaulted on June 12, 1855, put up $100 for their appearance next term. Record.

One chancery suit, Smith et al. v. Westenberger, is Lincoln & Herndon's court work for day. As solicitors for complainants they file amended bill. Respondent makes no defense, and is ordered to pay complainants $126, and to execute deed for land. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon file pleas and enter motions in six cases. In seventh, Hall v. Crouch, they argue demurrer which defendant's attorneys filed. Demurrer is overruled, and defendant is given leave to plead. Record.

Lincoln, acting for Mrs. Maria Bullock, sells farm land at public auction for sums aggregating $1,427.92¼. Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Maria L. Bullock, 31 August 1855, CW, 2:323-25.

In court, defendants in two chancery suits default, and Lincoln & Herndon secure orders for partition. As complainant's solicitors they dismiss third case, while fourth—their last—is continued. This is final day of summer term. Record.

Lincoln registers at Matteson House. Bloomington National Flag, 6 July 1855.

[Matteson House was shortly afterward called Pike House. Lincoln is probably on his way to Chicago, and stops off in Bloomington. Lincoln's account at Corneau & Diller, drugs, is charged 25¢ for bottle of vermifuge. Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.]