Representing William D. Enyart, Lincoln writes and files with the Sangamon County Circuit Court a bill of complaint in Enyart v. McAtee. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes an agreement on facts in Penny v. McHenry et al. Lincoln represents Henry McHenry, Robert Irwin, and John Irwin in the case. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Representing William Porter, Lincoln obtains a stay of execution in the sale of town lots to satisfy the judgment of November 16, 1847, $178.39 damages and interest, in Betts v. Elkin. Execution Record.

Lincoln pays two workmen $37.50 from his bank account. Irwin Journal.

Lincoln writes to Secretary of State Clayton, reminding him that Allen Francis of Springfield is applicant for Glasgow consulship. Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clayton, 12 August 1849, CW, 2:61.

Representing complainants William Fithian and Condell, Jones & Co. in, Fithian v. Mobley et al. and Condell, Jones & Co. v. Dresser et ux., Lincoln writes and signs two bills of foreclosure. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Representing plaintiff Reuben Coon, Lincoln writes and signs the declaration in Coon v. Lloyd et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In the Sangamon County Circuit Court case of Wilbourn v. Crenshaw et al., Lincoln files a declaration for his client, Robert Wilbourn Sr., who accuses defendants William E. Crenshaw Sr., William Crenshaw Jr., and Edward D. Crenshaw of shooting and killing at least one of Wilbourn's horses. Wilbourn's horse apparently damaged William Crenshaw Sr.'s fence. Wilbourn values the horse at $100, and seeks that amount in damages. Judge's Docket, August 1849 Term, Crenshaw v. Wilbourn, Judge's Docket 1849-1853, Sangamon County Circuit Court, Illinois State Regional Archives Depository, University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL; Declaration, Plea, Replication, filed 17 August 1849, Wilbourn v. Crenshaw et al., Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln buys 1? yards black silk at Irwin's store ($2.44) and pays $2.50 to have it "coloured" in Philadelphia. Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Lincoln writes Secretary of State Clayton declining offer of secretary of Oregon Territory, and recommending Simeon Francis for post. Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clayton, 21 August 1849, CW, 2:61.

In Penny v. McHenry et al., Lincoln writes and signs a separate answer for Henry McHenry, one of the respondents in the case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

The Sangamon County Circuit Court convenes. Lincoln & Herndon have three cases. One of the cases, Parker v. Colburn, is a slander case in which they represent the defendant. The two sides reach an agreement in which the court dismisses the case and the defendant pays all court costs. The court sets Lincoln & Herndon's other two cases for later hearings. Record.

Lincoln & Herndon have 17 cases in the Sangamon County Circuit Court. They dismiss two and win three by default. In Yocum et al. v. Yocum et al., a partition case in which they represent complainants, the court appoints commissioners to divide lands. Lincoln & Herndon lose Mauzy v. Brown, an appeal of right of property, when the jury finds that the property belongs to the plaintiff. When the defendant fails to appear in court in Bailer v. Davis, their client wins a judgment of $112.30. Lincoln writes and signs a declaration for his client, Joseph Nelson, the plaintiff in Nelson v. Busher and Nelson. The court continues Lincoln & Herndon's remaining cases. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln & Herndon participate in eight cases before the Sangamon County Circuit Court. In Jackson v. Brown, while representing the defendant they file a demurrer to the plaintiff's declaration. After hearing both sides argue over the demurrer, the court takes the issue under advisement. In Fithian v. Mobley et al., Lincoln & Herndon dismiss their client's bill to foreclose mortgage against one defendant. Representing the other two defendants, John T. Stuart consents to an agreement in which the court orders his clients to pay Fithian a total of $3,175.20, principal and interest on two mortgages, by March 1, 1850, on penalty of foreclosure. Lincoln writes the court decree to foreclose. Lincoln also writes and signs a joinder to the defendants' plea in Coon v. Lloyd et al. Motions are entered in remaining cases. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Jackson v. Brown, the court sustains Lincoln & Herndon's demurrer argued on Wednesday. They represent Herndon's father, Archer G. Herndon, in Herndon v. Hall and Waddell. Lincoln & Herndon dismiss the case and the court orders the plaintiff to pay all court costs. The court continues two of their cases. Record.

In Hunt v. West et al., the defendants default and the court orders them to pay Lincoln & Herndon's client $2,566.08, on penalty of foreclosure. In Enyart v. McAtee, David B. Campbell requests the court to order the complainant, represented by Lincoln & Herndon and William I. Ferguson, to show cause why he should not be ruled to file security for costs. The court continues one other Lincoln & Herndon case. Record.

Lincoln buys "sundries" for $1. Bunn Journal.