Lincoln answers second letter from Jesse W. Fell. He repeats that Fell can deny charges made by Douglas concerning Stuart's views on national bank. He hopes Stuart will speak in McLean County before election. "If we do our duty we shall succeed in the congressional election, but if we relax an iota, we shall be beaten."Abraham Lincoln to Jesse W. Fell, [23 July 1838], CW, 1:120.

Lincoln writes contract of Daniel Ragsale to build house for David Spear.Photocopy.