Lincoln writes and files in Sangamon Circuit Court bill of complaint in Costen v. Costen et al., chancery. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln signs, for Lincoln & Herndon, agreement on deposition in Martha K. Graves v. Hiram Penny, Sangamon Circuit Court case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln receives letter from John Addison, who has tried in vain to secure appointment from Whig administration in Washington. Addison informs Lincoln that some letters recommending him for commissioner were withheld at time Butterfield was appointed. Abraham Lincoln to John Addison, 9 August 1850, CW, 2:91-92.

Lincoln writes James Gordan's application for pay for arresting horse thief. Photocopy.