U.S. Circuit and District Courts for new Northern District of Illinois convene. Judges McLean and Drummond preside. "The dockets are heavy, and include many important cases." Chicago Democratic Press, 2 July 1855.

Lincoln attends session. Abraham Lincoln to Charles Hoyt, 10 July 1855, CW, 2:314.

Clark v. Stigleman et al. transferred from Springfield on creation of Northern District, is sent back by agreement of attorneys. Lincoln represents plaintiff. Record.

[Lincoln's account at John Williams' store is charged 25¢ for thread and "doz. Button Molds," and his drug store account is charged 15¢ for castor oil. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147, 151.]

Lincoln sends $480 to Aaron L. Chapin, president of Beloit College, which Judge Davis gave him to deposit in Chicago bank to Chapin's credit. He sends deposit certificate. Abraham Lincoln to Aaron L. Chapin, 5 July 1855, CW, 2:314.