The Sangamon County Circuit Court opens for a two-week term with Judge Jesse B. Thomas, Jr., presiding. The court appoints Lincoln guardian ad litem for the infant defendants in State Bank of Illinois v. Musick et al. In the chancery case Stevenson v. Abrams et al., the court grants the complainant permission to take the deposition of the defendant Abrams. Stuart, Lincoln, and Treat represent the complainant John G. Stevenson.Record.

Lincoln, representing Matthew McNair, writes and signs a joinder to the defendant's first plea in McNair v. Adams. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

The defendant's attorneys in McNair v. Adams, file five more pleas. Stuart & Lincoln appear in court on behalf of the plaintiff, Matthew McNair. The court dismisses Clark v. Lake and the plaintiff agrees to a nonsuit in Fleming v. Ransdell. Stuart and Lincoln represent the defendants in both cases. Representing the plaintiffs in H. T. Foster & Co. v. Lockerman, Stuart & Lincoln request and obtain a dismissal of the case. Stuart & Lincoln represent the plaintiff in Herndon v. Smith, and the court orders the county sheriff to attach the defendant's property.Record.

[Meeting is called for today in Springfield of all persons interested in division of Sangamon County. Lincoln probably attends.Sangamo Journal, 23 June 1838.]

Lincoln files answer as guardian ad litem in Thayer v. Phillips et al. In People v. Henry B. Truett, murder, prisoner enters plea of not guilty and moves courts for continuance to Oct. term. Stuart & Lincoln have seven other cases called. Record.

In People v. Truett, prosecuting attorney is directed to show cause why continuance should not be granted. In Demint et al. v. Sintz, plaintiffs suggest death of defendant and on their motion Nicholas Moore, administrator, is made defendant. Baker & Hewett appear for plaintiffs and Stuart & Lincoln for defendant. Record.

Lincoln writes and signs replications in McNair v. Adams.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Douglas, prosecuting attorney, files reasons why People v. Truett should not be continued. Defendant by Logan and Lincoln files amended affidavit setting out materiality of witnesses named. Arguments are heard and court takes time. Defendant in Wright et al. v. Adams asks leave to withdraw assignment of judgment filed as exhibit.Record.

Lincoln writes and signs joinders to demurrers in McNair v. Adams.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Judge Thomas orders People v. Truett continued from day to day. Leave is granted in Wright et al. v. Adams to withdraw exhibit by leaving attested copy with clerk. Stuart & Lincoln lose two cases when jury awards plaintiff $180 in Robinson v. Garvey, and $77.23½ in Neale v. Blankenship et al.Record.

Clark v. Lake, trespass, is tried by jury. Unable to agree, jury is discharged. Logan represents plaintiff and Stuart, Lincoln, and Baker defendant. Defendant files answer in Garrett v. Levering. Grass v. Ware is continued. Stuart & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in both cases.Record.