Lincoln writes and signs bill to foreclose in Wright v. Drennan and Bradley, Sangamon Circuit Court case.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln buys pair of "Ladies Walking Shoes," $1.50, and merchandise, $1.75.Irwin Ledger.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in School Commissioner for use of Inhabitants of Township 16N, Range 1W v. Doyle et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Today or Monday Lincoln receives $5 from Josiah L. James of Tremont, for taxes on Menard County land. Lincoln gives money to John McNamar November 9, 1843.Abraham Lincoln to John McNamar, [9?] November 1843, CW, 1:330.

Menard Circuit Court begins three-day term. Defendant defaults in Miles v. Webb & Rogers. Court gives plaintiff, Lincoln's client, judgment for $368.60. Because justice of peace had failed to send up all papers, White & Williams v. Baxter is continued until November 8, 1843; Lincoln appears for plaintiff. Leave is given to open depositions in Estep v. Wagoner et al. in which Lincoln appears for defendant.Record.

[Mrs. Lincoln reduces her husband's account 25¢ for pair of gloves.Irwin Ledger.]

Taylor v. Wright, bill to foreclose mortgage, is continued. Logan & Lincoln represent complainant. Lincoln, Harris, and Baker lose Cabot v. Regnier when jury finds defendant not guilty.Record.

Sangamon Circuit Court is in session until November 30, 1843. Three cases are dismissed and two continued for Logan & Lincoln. In Smedley v. Canfield & Vredenburgh, defendant is made party to November 22, 1842 judgment against Robert F. Canfield. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff.Record.

Lincoln writes and signs answer to plea in Ball v. Field.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Logan & Lincoln win by default Butler v. Webster and Caldwell v. Moore & Moore. Defendant in Short & Short v. Blankenship & Miller is made party to judgment against E. C. Blankenship. Logan & Lincoln appear for complainants. They enter motion in Bosbyshell v. Moore, and take nonsuit in Mallory v. Maxey et al. Two cases are dismissed, one continued and three set for later hearing.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Record.

Logan & Lincoln obtain judgments in seven suits totaling $4,499.74. Four cases are dismissed, one continued, and in two they are ruled to plead tomorrow. On motion of Lincoln, Bledsoe is appointed guardian for infant heirs in Gardner v. Johnson et al., and defendant is ruled to answer tomorrow. On March 29, 1842, Hamlin Whitmore got judgment against Ervin Clark; on Lincoln's motion, writ to sell property is given.Record.

Judgment by default for $2042 is awarded plaintiff in Mitchell & Mitchell v. Corneau et al. A. T. Bledsoe is appointed guardian in Caldwell v. Foster et al. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff in both cases.Record.

Todd v. Ware is to be heard by judge December 9, 1843 in chambers. Both parties may take depositions in Springfield. Lincoln files award of arbitrators in Wood v. Foutch and moves award be judgment of court. Logan & Lincoln win two chancery cases, and get judgment of $341 for plaintiffs in Lane & Webb v. Edwards.Record.

Voluminous paper work of Todd v. Ware is in Lincoln's hand.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.