Lincoln writes acknowledgement on back of summons in Braucher v. Sayles et al. Margaret and John Orendorff sign.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes two affidavits for the criminal case of People v. Edwards in the Pike County Circuit Court. Lincoln defends William W. Edwards, who seeks a new trial after a jury found him guilty of resisting an officer. Edwards claimed that one of the jurors was not a U. S. citizen. In separate affidavits, Thomas S. Edwards and Thomas Simpkin, the juror in question, declare that Simpkin "was born a subject of the King of Great Britain, and that he has never been naturalized according to the laws of the United States." Affidavit of Thomas S. Edwards (copy), 4 September 1839, People v. Edwards, copy files, IHi, Springfield, IL; Affidavit of Thomas Simpkin, 4 September 1839, People v. Edwards, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln participates in two cases in the Pike County Circuit Court. In the debt case of Hall v. Smith, Lincoln writes the affidavit of his client, defendant Amasa Smith. Smith asserts that his son William E. Smith can verify that Amasa delivered lumber worth $125.50 to plaintiff Thomas L. Hall, thereby repaying his debt. Amasa Smith states that his son resides in Ohio, and therefore would be unable to appear as Amasa's "material witness" until the court's next term. In the case of People v. Edwards, Lincoln writes the affidavit of defendant William W. Edwards. Edwards claims that a person on the jury that found him guilty of resisting an officer is not a U. S. citizen. Edwards also states that he has asked the court to "arrest" the "judgment" against him. Affidavit of Amasa Smith, 5 September 1839, Hall v. Smith, Private Collection; Affidavit of William W. Edwards (copy), 5 September 1839, People v. Edwards, copy files, IHi, Springfield, IL.

In Argyle & Hodgen v. Thomas in Pike Circuit Court, Lincoln represents appellant, Manly Thomas, and William A. Grimshaw appellee. Case is tried by court. Judgment for amount of note and interest $60.96 is awarded appellee. Judge's Docket.

Lincoln writes two pleas which E. D. Baker signs in Finch & Finch v. Job Gardner. Suit is to collect for horses, harness, and omnibus used on mail line between Columbus and Naples.Files.

Lincoln writes deed for John Houston, who signs.Deed Book O, 632; Photocopy.

Lincoln records receipt of note given by H. B. Truett & Co. to Charles Harkness of Philadelphia. [Stuart & Lincoln bring suit and get judgment in Sangamon Circuit Court November 23, 1839 for $234.50, amount of note, and $40.34 damages.]Stuart & Lincoln fee book.

Lincoln writes endorsements on promissory note of John W. Gray for $416.66? in Thomas Lewis v. Garret Elkin et al. (filed July 16, 1841).Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Tazewell Circuit Court opens for two-week term. On docket are 23 criminal, 78 chancery, and 229 common law cases. Court attracts 25 lawyers, including most of Peoria bar, and Stuart, Lincoln, Baker, Logan, Doremus, D. B. Campbell, and Urquhart from Springfield. Judge Wm. Thomas of first circuit exchanges circuits with Judge Treat.Record.]

Defendant enters plea of not guilty in slander suit of Bell v. Mitchell, in which Stuart, Lincoln, and Frisby represent defendant, Benjamin Mitchell.Record.

Jury is called in Bell v. Mitchell, whereupon plaintiff takes nonsuit. In debt case of Brooks & Cogswell v. Dodge & Dodge, defendants default, but later in day enter motion to set aside default. Lincoln, Jones, Urquhart, and Frisby appear for plaintiffs.Record.

[Deed written by Lincoln for John Houston September 17, 1839 is sworn before William Butler, Sangamon Circuit clerk.Photocopy.]

Lincoln writes and files affidavit, bond for costs, and petition for partition for David Bruner in Bruner v. Bruner et al.Photocopy.

In Brooks & Cogswell v. Dodge & Dodge, plaintiffs are given leave to insert in declaration: "who sues for the use and benefit of Waterman Palmer." Jury is sworn, whereupon plaintiffs say they will no longer prosecute.Record.

Lincoln writes part of bill of exceptions in Cromwell & McNaghton v. David Bailey, slave girl case. Stuart writes rest of bill.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes answer for Daniel M. Bailey, defendant, in Power v. Bailey.Photocopy.