August 13

August 13 is the 225rd day of the year (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining.


 * 1840 – Lincoln files complainant's amended bill in Hornsby v. Ragsdale et al., in | Sangamon Circuit Court.


 * 1859 – Lincoln writes praecipe for Albert G. Williams, plaintiff, and files notice with clerk of | Sangamon Circuit Court to issue summons, and enters himself security for costs, in suit of Williams v. Cabiness & Cabiness.