Lincoln has important case, Forsyth v. Peoria, Illinois. He and Williams represent plaintiff, Browning defendant. After court they take tea with R. S. Blackwell. Browning, Diary.

Arguments commence in Forsyth v. Peoria, Illinois. Browning, Diary.

Arguments in Forsyth v. Peoria, Illinois are concluded, and Judge McLean charges jury strongly in favor of defendant. Jury is still out when court adjourns. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln and Williams lose their case, for jury brings in verdict for defendant. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln returns home, and is busy in U.S. Circuit Court. With Logan, he files exceptions to auditor's report in Bank of Missouri v. Ryan et al. On their motion, leave is given to take further testimony. Defendant Ryan is also ordered to answer by first Monday in Sept. [September 3, 1855] Record.

Robert Lincoln fetches half-pound of gunpowder tea from John Williams' store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 147.