Lincoln writes Gov. Joseph Duncan: "Understanding that Mr. Levi Davis of Vandalia, is an applicant for the office of Auditor of Public Accounts, I take the liberty to say to you, that his appointment to that office would be entirely satisfactory to me, and, I doubt not, to most others who are the friends of qualification [sic] and—merit—" [Davis is appointed November 16, 1835.]Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Duncan, 10 November 1835, CW, 1:38.

Lincoln has four cases in circuit court, in each of which he represents plaintiff. In Ransdell v. Mills he obtains leave to amend declaration; in Gatton v. Turner & Ransom he gets judgment by default for $129.20. In Trotter v. Thomas, defendant files plea in abatement; in case of Sarah Brown, guardian, petition to sell real estate is granted.Record.

He writes and files petition in Brown case.Photocopy.

Trespass case, Potter v. Bell, is referred to three arbitrators whose award parties agree to accept. Arbitrators find that cause of dispute was "brown mare" which Bell stole from Potter, but which Potter has recovered. Potter is awarded one cent damages, Bell to pay costs. Urquhart and Rutledge represent plaintiff, Lincoln and Bachman defendant. Lincoln wins his two other cases.Record.

He writes receipt for $174.42 on back of execution in Short & Short v. Blankenship & Miller, as plaintiff's attorney. "Lincoln solicitor for Replyant" writes replication in Estep v. Wagoner et al.Photocopy.

[Logan Circuit Court convenes.]

Sangamon Circuit Court opens 13-day session. Lincoln gets judgment for his partner when defendant defaults in Herndon v. Martin. Clerk assesses damages at $134.10. Lincoln enters motion that scire facias in State Bank v. Harlan et al. be quashed. In Thayer v. Farrell, plaintiff's attorneys, Logan & Lincoln, are given leave to withdraw bond filed.Record.

Lincoln & Herndon get jury verdict of $84 for plaintiff in Hagardine v. Shaw. Lincoln files report as guardian ad litem in Tinsley & Co. v. Smedley and Campbell. Defendant defaults in Johnson and Bradford v. Prentiss, and writ of inquiry is awarded. Lincoln & Herndon appear for plaintiffs. People v. Sudduth, Lincoln for defendant, is continued. In Lockridge v. Gatton and Gatton, Lincoln writes answer of his client Charles Gatton, and signs Gatton's name, who makes his mark.Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Moultrie Circuit Court convenes at Sullivan.]

On July 6, 1853 Iroquois Journal of Middleport contains notice of this date that "Lincoln & Lamon, Attorneys at Law, having formed a co-partnership, will practice in the Courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, and the Superior Court, and all business entrusted to them will be attended to with promptness and fidelity. Office on the second floor of the 'Barnum Building,' over Whitcomb's Store."]

Lincoln arrives home after more than nine weeks on circuit. Abraham Lincoln to Lewis M. Hays, 11 November 1849, CW, 2:206.

Anti-Nebraska legislature having been elected, Lincoln conceives senatorial ambitions. He writes Charles Hoyt of Aurora: "Some friends here are really for me, for the U.S. Senate; and I should be very grateful if you could make a mark for me among your members. Please write me at all events, giving me the names, post-offices, and 'political position' of members round about you. Direct to Springfield." Abraham Lincoln to Charles Hoyt, 10 November 1854, CW, 2:286.

He also writes to John Y. Scammon of Chicago, and writes plea and notice for Joseph Winkel and Andrew C. Scott in Scott v. Winkel & C. Scott, signing "Wickizer & Lincoln." Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln gives Isaac Larrance, designer of new postal map, endorsement: "Having hastily examined 'Larrance's Post-office Chart' and considered the principle upon which it is arranged, I think it will prove a great convenience to Post-Masters and others whose business lead them to search for particular localities upon maps." Testimonial Written for Isaac Larrance, 10 November 1858, CW, 3:336.

Chicago Tribune notices that Lincoln is on short visit to city, staying at Tremont House.

Lincoln writes to Truman Smith, of Connecticut. Smith urged Lincoln to "speak out" against a group that called Lincoln "the undisguised enemy of the peace and safety of the Union." While he understands Smith's concern, Lincoln explains, "I could say nothing which I have not already said, and which is . . . open for the inspection of all. To press a repetition of this upon those who have listened, is useless; to press it upon those who have refused to listen . . . would be wanting in self-respect." Truman Smith to Abraham Lincoln, 7 November 1860, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Truman Smith, 10 November 1860, CW, 4:138-39.

He buys tonic and "Hair Balsam" at his drug store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 153.

Lincoln has long interview with Cong. Washburne (Ill.) and hears report on government contracts in Dept. of West. Abraham Lincoln to John A. McClernand, 10 November 1861, CW, 5:20-21.

Holds conference on military matters at Gen. McClellan's headquarters in evening. Journal, 11 November 1861, Samuel P. Heintzelman Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Writes social letter to Gen. John A. McClernand: "Some of your forces are without arms, but the same is true here, and at every other place where we have considerable bodies of troops. The plain matter-of-fact is, our good people have rushed to the rescue of the Government, faster than the government can find arms to put in their hands." Abraham Lincoln to John A. McClernand, 10 November 1861, CW, 5:20-21.

President asks Gen. Pope for statement on Indians condemned to death by military commission at Lower Sioux Agency. Abraham Lincoln to John Pope, 10 November 1862, CW, 5:493.

Mrs. Carl Schurz reads husband's political letter to Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln to Carl Schurz, 10 November 1862, CW, 5:493-95.

Cong. Albert S. White (Ind.) interviews President regarding appointment of district judges. Bates to Lincoln, 11 November 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Mrs. Lincoln in Boston goes for ride with two sons. In evening receives Gov. and Mrs. Andrew (Mass.), Sen. Sumner (Mass.), Julia Ward Howe, author and reformer, Jean L. Agassiz, professor of natural history at Harvard University, and others. Boston Journal, 11 November 1862; N.Y. Herald, 14 November 1862.]

President prepares order concerning export of tobacco belonging to foreign governments at peace with U.S. Order Concerning Export of Tobacco, 10 November 1863, CW, 7:8.

Writes Gen. Schofield at St. Louis for information on why he refused leave of absence to members in military service to attend legislature. Abraham Lincoln to John M. Schofield, 10 November 1863, CW, 7:8.

President interviews Miss Brady, daughter of former Cong. Jasper E. Brady (Pa.), who is probably seeking employment. Abraham Lincoln to William Dennison, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:99.

Informs H. W. Hoffman that Baltimore soldiers in Army of Potomac cast 1,428 votes, of which 1,160 were for Union ticket. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Hoffman, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:100.

Interviews Mrs. Ella E. G. Hobart, who wants to be chaplain of 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and sends her to Sec. Stanton , who refuses appointment to a woman. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:102-3.

Lincoln and Johnson Clubs of Washington, Georgetown, and Giesboro Point (opposite Arsenal) march to White House at night and serenade President, who appears at second-floor window and makes speech. Washington Chronicle, 10 November 1864, 11 November 1864; Hay, Letters and Diary; Response to a Serenade, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:100-2.

Writes Gov. Bramlette (Ky.): "If however, Gen. [John B.] Houston has been arrested for no other cause than opposition to my re-election Gen. Burbridge will discharge him at once, I sending him a copy of this as an order to that effect." Abraham Lincoln to Thomas E. Bramlette, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:98-99.

Requests Gen. Burbridge to report on arrest of Houston. Abraham Lincoln to Stephen G. Burbridge, 10 November 1864, CW, 8:99.