From Paradise caravan turns north through Nelson, crossing Kaskaskia River at Willow Ford, four miles southeast of present Sullivan. Trail then passes through Chipps and Lovington to Decatur. [On night of March 14, 1830 they camp in village square of Decatur. Decatur, granted post office a week before their arrival, contains less than a dozen log houses set in grove of oaks. ISLA—Bulletin, No. 11.

Stuart & Lincoln, representing the plaintiffs, obtain a judgment of $860.48 by confession of one of the defendants, Alexander Garrett, in Anderson, Bell & Co. v. H. Garrett & Co.. The court orders the clerk to issue a summons to the other defendant Henry Garrett. The court grants them leave to amend the bill of complaint in Francis v. Mitchell et al.Record.

In the partition case, Mason v. Mason et al., and the dower case Mason v. Mason et al., Lincoln writes the commissioner's report partitioning the land in Noah Mason's estate and assigning dower to his widow, Lucinda Mason. The three commissioners later sign the report.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Stuart & Lincoln have eight cases in circuit court; two come to trial. They get $3 judgment for William Butler against A. W. Center, but lose May v. Weber, Ruckle & Co., in which court awards plaintiff $208.50. Lincoln asks that defendant in William Edwards v. Oliver H. P. Rush be held to bail.Record.

Lincoln writes and files bill in Duncan v. Goforth & Brooker, Springfield hatters.Photocopy.

He writes report of James W. Simpson that real estate title has been conveyed to George W. Wilson as ordered in Wilson v. Simpson et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Motion for new trial made by Walker, attorney for defendant in Vaughn v. Ransdell on March 7, 1840, is denied.Record.

Lincoln signs receipt for $127.28, payment of debt and interest on execution in Smedley v. Canfield and Vredenburgh. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes to U. S. Secretary of State John M. Clayton recommending John C. Richardson for the U. S. Marshal position in Missouri. Lincoln states that Richardson, "of Booneville, MO...is a family relative of mine." Lincoln adds, "being an office not in my own state, I feel I have no right to interfere, farther than to say he is a most worthy and competent man." Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clayton, 12 March 1849, General Records of the Department of State 1789-1949, Appointment Records, Applications and Recommendations for Office, Applications and Recommendations for Public Office, 1797-1901, Record Group 59, National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, MD.

Lincoln has injunction case in U.S. Court, Doyle et al. v. Lewis et al. Lincoln and Logan for plaintiffs and Stuart and Edwards for defendants argue defendants' demurrer. Again court withholds its opinion. Record.

Lewis v. Phares, assumpsit suit, is tried. Moore and Swett represent plaintiff, Weldon and Lincoln defendant. After jury is summoned, plaintiff submits to nonsuit. Record.

Lincoln writes and files defendant's affidavit in T. F. Hamblin & Co. v. Lisenbey, and court adjourns. Photocopy.

Lincoln pays his account with C. M. Smith ($407.72) in full. C. M. Smith Account Book, IHi.

He deposits $40 in his bank account. Marine Bank Ledger.

In morning Lincoln leaves for home on Erie Railroad. New York Tribune speeds parting guest: "Mr. Lincoln has done a good work and made many warm friends."

President is criticized by overzealous patriots for not arresting for treason three ambassadors from Confederacy. William O. Stoddard, Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life (New York: Fords, Howard & Hulbert, 1884), 217.

Sends to Senate nominations of Cassius M. Clay for minister to Spain and Cong. Thomas Corwin (Ohio) for minister to Mexico. Baltimore Sun, 13 March 1861.

Officers of army in full uniform, accompanied by General Winfield Scott and Secretary of War Simon Cameron, call formally at White House. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 12 March 1861, 2:2; Albert G. Riddle, Recollections of War Times: Reminiscences of Men and Events in Washington, 1860-1865 (New York: Putnam, 1895), 11.

Cong. John Hickman (Pa.) discusses political appointments with Lincoln. Hickman to Lincoln, 13 March 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln in cabinet council decides to nominate Colonel Sumner for brigadier general. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 13 March 1861, 2:1.

President and Mrs. Lincoln give party with music and dancing. Nicolay to Bates, 14 March 1861, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Secretary of State William H. Seward introduces Joseph Heco (Hikozo Hamada) to the President. Heco served as an interpreter for the U.S. Consul in Kanagawa. Joseph Heco, The Narrative of a Japanese, 2 vols. (San Francisco: American-Japanese Publishing Association, 1950), 1:299-302.

Senator Nesmith (Oreg.) expresses mistrust of Gen. McClellan to President. Ingalls to Colburn, 12 March 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Former Governor William Dennison (Ohio) interviews President again on behalf of McClellan. McClellan to Lincoln, 12 March 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln transmits to Senate report of secretary of state on railroad systems in Europe. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 March 1862, CW, 5:156-57.

President transmits to Senate treaty with chiefs and headmen of Chippewa Indians. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 March 1863, CW, 6:135.

Listens to report from Rear Adm. Du Pont in office to Sec. Welles. Welles, Diary.

President's General Orders No. 98: 1. Gen. Halleck is relieved as General in Chief of Army, and Lt. Gen. Grant is assigned to command Armies of United States. 2. Gen. Halleck is assigned to duty in Washington as Chief of Staff. 3. Gen. Sherman is assigned to command of Military Division of Mississippi. 4. Gen. James B. McPherson is assigned to command of Department and Army of Tennessee. General Orders No. 98, 12 March 1864, CW, 7:239-40.

President communicates to Senate report and papers relative to colonization of persons of African descent. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 March 1864, CW, 7:241.

Confers with Gov. James Y. Smith (R.I.) about consolidating 1st and 3d Cavalry. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 12 March 1864, CW, 7:241.

Receives evidence that Knights of Pythias are not a treasonable organization and dismisses their representatives. LL, No. 1005.

Attends regular Saturday afternoon reception between 1 and 3 P.M. Marine Band provides music. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 12 March 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

Invites Gen. Lewis Wallace to Executive Mansion for dinner with "some other General officers" at 6:45 P.M. Abraham Lincoln to Lewis Wallace, 12 March 1864, CW, 7:241.

Entertains party of about 15 military men at White House banquet. Guests include Generals Meade, Wool (retd.), Hunter, Sickles, Doubleday, and McCook. Grant accepted invitation, but is out of town. Washington Chronicle, 15 March 1864; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 March 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

[Irwin deposits in Springfield Marine Bank $185, balance of principal and interest on J. K. and T. Lewis note. Pratt, Personal Finances, 165.]

President confers with former Cong. Arnold (Ill.) and offers him position as auditor for Treasury Dept. Arnold to Lincoln, 13 March 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Dr. Henry and Noah Brooks visit with Lincoln for half hour. Anson G. Henry to wife, 13 March 1865, Anson G. Henry Papers, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.