Lincoln draws up description of two surveys he has made for William McNeely. First tract is on north bank of Gum's Branch 4½ miles west of New Salem. Other, 4-acre tract, is located 1½ miles northeast of New Salem. [Lincoln described two pieces of land as "part of the South West fractional quarter of Section 30 in Township 18 North of Range 7 West," and "Also, the West half of the South West quarter of Section 21 in the afforesaid Township."]Photocopy.

Stuart & Lincoln represent the complainants, Noah Mason and Lucinda Mason, in Mason v. Mason et al. and Mason v. Mason et al. respectively, and they request permission of the court to amend the record in each case.Record.

Lincoln as attorney for plaintiff in Carter v. Bennett & Ransdell, moves court for leave to amend declaration. Motion granted, and case continued.Record.

Lincoln writes praecipe and signs it "Logan & Lincoln" for plaintiff in Andrew v. Thomas. Lincoln also writes bond for costs and signs it "A. Lincoln." Praecipe and Bond for Costs, 10 March 1841, Private Collection.

Lincoln writes narratio, which he signs "Logan & Lincoln," in another Sangamon County Circuit Court case, VanBergen v. Ball & Long. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Edward Baker Lincoln, second child, is born to Abraham and Mary Lincoln.Family Record in Abraham Lincoln's Bible, 4 November 1842 - 4 April 1853, CW, 1:304.

House is "thrown into confusion by personal conflict between Mr. Haralson and Mr. G. W. Jones. . . . The collision was sudden and inexplicable. . . . Several members . . . promptly interposed and separated them." They finally shake hands and apologize to House, which accepts apology. Lincoln votes in favor of acceptance.Globe.

(Senate ratifies treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.)

Lincoln writes Meredith about several applicants for U.S. marshal for Illinois. Benjamin Bond of Carlyle is "personally, every way worthy of the office"; but "in my individual judgment, the appointment of Mr. Thomas [of Galena] would be better." Lincoln applies for patent on "new and improved" manner of combining adjustable buoyant chambers with steam boats or other vessels." Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clayton, 10 March 1849, CW, 2:36-37; Application for Patent on an Improved Method of Lifting Vessels over Shoals, 10 March 1849, CW, 2:32-36.

Lincoln writes and files, probably by mail, bond of M. P. Goodrich and Deal Davis in People v. Goodrich, Christian Circuit Court case. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and sends to Bloomington declaration and praecipe in Bishop v. Illinois Central RR, signing for "Stuart & Lincoln." Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln apologizes to firm of New York lawyers for not having acknowledged receipt of bond they sent him in December. "When I received the bond, I was dabbling in politics; and, of course, neglecting business," he confesses. "Having since been beaten out, I have gone to work again." He suggests they ask H. E. Dummer of Beardstown to handle work. He then writes Dummer what he has done. Abraham Lincoln to James S. Sandford, Mortimer Porter, and Ambrose K. Striker, 10 March 1855, CW, 2:308; Abraham Lincoln to Henry E. Dummer, 10 March 1855, CW, 2:307-8.

Lincoln, representing William Wilson, defendant, files demurrer in United States v. Wilson in U.S. Circuit Court. Beatty v. Linville, Lincoln for defendant, is decided by court against defendant and damages of $414.21 are assessed and $16.95 costs. Record.

Lincoln is engaged in criminal case in DeWitt Circuit Court. With Moore and Tupper, he defends Larry Bowen, Patrick Kinney, and Thomas O'Connell, charged with larceny. Jury finds Bowen guilty, but exonerates others. Bowen is sentenced to year in penitentiary. Record.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys and charges three pounds of coffee at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154.]

Lincoln makes his last speech in New England in town's largest hall, filled to capacity. Percy C. Eggleston, Lincoln in New England (New York: Steward, Warren & Co., 1922), 23, 30.

He takes night express for New York. New York Tribune, 12 March 1860.

Family attends New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, their church preference while in Washington. Dr. Phineas D. Gurley is pastor. Barton, Life of Lincoln, 2:42.

[John Hay is working as assistant to John G. Nicolay, detailed to full time White House service from clerkship in Dept. of Interior. Nicolay to Bates, 10 March 1861, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]

At morning cabinet meeting President discusses outcome of battle between USS Monitor and Confederate ship Merrimac. Welles, Diary.

Carl Schurz, minister to Spain, reports to President on New York meeting of Emancipation Society. Lincoln describes recent naval engagement to Schurz. Carl Schurz, The Reminiscences of Carl Schurz, 3 vols. (New York: McClure, 1907-8), 2:327-30.

Consults with Border State congressmen on plan of compensated emancipation. Nicolay, Lincoln's Secretary, 135.

Writes secretary of navy: "The 'Monitor' could be boarded and captured very easily . . . she should not go skylarking up to Norfolk." Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, 10 March 1862, CW, 5:154.

President and everyone at White House excited over naval fight at Fortress Monroe, Va., yesterday. Nicolay to Bates, 10 March 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In evening calls on Lt. Worden, commander of Monitor nearly blinded by shell in yesterday's engagement, to express admiration, and "bursts into tears while greeting the sailor." New York Tribune, 11 March 1862.

Writes Gen. Buell: "The evidence is very strong that the enemy in front of us here is breaking up and moving off. General McClellan is after him. Some part of the force may be destined to meet you. Look out and be prepared. I telegraphed Halleck, asking him to assist you, if needed." Abraham Lincoln to Don C. Buell, 10 March 1862, CW, 5:153.

Check to Tad Lincoln: "Pay to 'Tad' (when he is well enough to present) or bearer Five _____ Dollars $5/00." Check to "Tad" Lincoln, 10 March 1862, CW, 5:154.

Leopold C. P. Cooper of Norfolk, asks Lincoln to place Leopold O. Parker in West Point. Memorandum: Appointment of Leopold O. Parker, 10 March 1863, CW, 6:132.

President proclaims amnesty to soldiers absent without leave. Proclamation Granting Amnesty to Soldiers Absent without Leave, 10 March 1863, CW, 6:132-33.

Cabinet discusses regulations for letters of marque. Welles, Diary.

9 P.M. President, Secs. Seward and Stanton , Gen. Heintzelman, and several Senators discuss sending troops to protect Arizona. Journal, Samuel P. Heintzelman Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President assigns Lt. Gen. Grant to command Armies of United States. Order Assigning Ulysses S. Grant to Command of the Armies of the U.S., [10] March 1864, CW, 7:236.

President and Vice President are provided free postage in bill passed by Senate. Washington Chronicle, 11 March 1864.

Lincoln interviews James M. Scovel of Philadelphia on political affairs. Scovel to Lincoln, 9 March 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

With Mrs. Lincoln visits Grover's Theatre for performance of Richard III, last night in series of Shakespearean dramas featuring Edwin Booth. Grant has reservation but does not attend. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 11 March 1864, 2:1; Washington Chronicle, 11 March 1864.

On behalf of "Mrs. L.," President Lincoln invites Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and General George Meade "to dine with us Saturday evening." Lincoln asks Grant to "notify [Meade] . . . and answer whether you can be with us at that time." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 10 March 1864, CW, 7:235.

Instructs Gen. Ramsay, if Absterdam projectile is offered at Hotchkiss prices, take it. "I am for the government having the best articles, in spite of patent controversies." Abraham Lincoln to George D. Ramsay, 10 March 1864, CW, 7:236-37.

At 9:30 A.M. President discusses with John A. Poor, member of committee from Maine, possibility of offering cabinet post to former Vice President Hamlin. Poor to Lincoln, 9 March 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Cabinet meets. Welles, Diary.