[Cass Circuit Court meets for first time. Jesse B. Thomas, Jr., presides at one-day session at Beardstown.Record.

Funk & Funk v. Taylor et al. is continued for want of service in time, and Ransdell v. Mills is continued at defendant's cost. Scammon, Logan, and Lincoln are for plaintiff in first case, and Stuart & Lincoln in second. After hearing Lincoln's demurrer to defendant's plea in abatement in Trotter v. Thomas, court orders demurrer sustained and plaintiff to recover $791.46.Record.

In Trotter v. Thomas, Lincoln writes court order and decree, and assignment of judgment, which his client Trotter signs. He writes draft of final court decree in another case for same client, Trotter v. Arnold and Fairchild.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Someone, perhaps Lincoln, purchases 38¢ worth of merchandise from a Springfield store and charges it to Abraham Lincoln's account.Account of Abraham Lincoln (copy), 13 November 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Sangamon Circuit Court is in session until November 30, 1843. Three cases are dismissed and two continued for Logan & Lincoln. In Smedley v. Canfield & Vredenburgh, defendant is made party to November 22, 1842 judgment against Robert F. Canfield. Logan & Lincoln appear for plaintiff.Record.

Lincoln writes and signs answer to plea in Ball v. Field.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Logan & Lincoln file bond for costs in Clements v. Cloyd, trover and conversion suit. Case is argued before jury and jury retires. Brayman appears for defendant.Record.

In Beerup v. Lewis, Logan for claimant and Lincoln, Herndon, and Robbins argue ownership of stud horse Cherokee. Jury awards horse to claimant. Lincoln & Herndon appear for defendants in People v. Tunison et al., indictment for rape. Defendants post bond for $500 each. Logan & Lincoln get $1,477.87 judgment for plaintiff in Thayer v. Farrell.Record.

Grand jury returns indictment for assault in People v. William Vigal. Lincoln is attorney for defendant.Record.

Lincoln draws up bill of particulars and exceptions to answer filed in John Calhoun v. John Warner and Lawrence Gros. Photocopy.

Henry Clay speaks on Mexican War, denouncing it as war of aggression. Meeting adopts resolutions declaring hostilities occasioned by Taylor's army advancing into territory under jurisdiction of Mexico. Lincoln undoubtedly attends. William H. Townsend, Lincoln and His Wife's Home Town (Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1929), 152-55.

Froman v. Pearson & Walton is dismissed by agreement. Lincoln and Benedict appear for defendants. Signing "Post & Lincoln," Lincoln writes and files five pleas and affidavit for defendant in Austin v. Whitley. After having agreed to submit dispute to referee, defendant refused to accept award and plaintiff sues for $500 damages. Lincoln writes and signs replication in King et al. v. Lee et al. In Andrews v. House he wins leave to take depositions for plaintiff. Record; Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files defendant's plea in Moffett et al. v. Moffett, ejectment suit. In Peck v. Froman, in which nonsuit with leave to reinstate was entered November 12, 1852, he joins issue on defendant's plea. Lincoln loses Hanks v. Hanks, trespass, when plaintiff, John Hanks, dismisses case. He also loses Taylor v. Rea, sheriff, when court upholds plea that Sheriff Rea owes plaintiff $167.27 due on execution against John B. Moffett's real estate. Two cases, Brown v. Peck & Peck, and John G. Taylor v. John B. Moffett, in which Lincoln represents defendants, are continued. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln attends special term of DeWitt Circuit Court. As usual he is concerned with litigation to which Illinois Central is party. He files demurrer in Williams v. Clearwater, which is continued. Record.

Lincoln writes James A. Briggs in regard to address he has promised to deliver in Brooklyn. "I will be on hand; and in due time, will notify you of the exact day. I believe, after all, I shall make a political speech of it. You have no objection? . . . I am here at court." Abraham Lincoln to James A. Briggs, 13 November 1859, CW, 3:494.

Another reporter finds Lincoln studying nullification and Jackson's 1832 proclamation. He "is not a bit alarmed by the aspect of affairs." Illinois State Journal, 24 November 1860.

"Rest fully assured," Lincoln writes Haycraft, "that the good people of the South who will put themselves in the same temper and mood towards me which you do, will find no cause to complain of me." Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Haycraft, 13 November 1860, CW, 4:139.

Baltimore delegation visits President on behalf of unemployed and destitute laborers in city. Frank Moore, ed., The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, 11 vols. & 1 supplemental vol. (New York: Van Nostrand, 1861-68), 3:Diary.

Lincoln, Sec. Seward, and John Hay wait in Gen. McClellan's residence to see him. McClellan arrives home from wedding and retires to bed without speaking to President. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Mrs. Lincoln returns to Washington. N.Y. Times, 14 November 1861.

Private Secretary John G. Nicolay returns to Washington with his health "completely restored." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 November 1861, 2:2.

Lincoln writes to Secretary of War Simon Cameron introducing Charles S. Todd, of Kentucky. Todd, who is "distantly related" to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, served in diplomatic positions under Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler. Lincoln calls Todd "a gentleman of high standing . . . He will present strong recommendations from Kentuckians; and I hope you will, if possible, find some employment for him, in which he can help in our present troubles." John J. Crittenden to Abraham Lincoln, 6 November 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 13 November 1861, CW, 5:22-23.

New York delegation urges President to enforce better observance of Sabbath in army. Order for Sabbath Observance, 15 November 1862, CW, 5:497-98.

President discusses with Capt. Dahlgren promotion of son, Capt. Ulric Dahlgren (USA). Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Orders that attorney general be charged with superintendence and direction of all proceedings to be held under Act of Congress of July 17, 1862, entitled "An Act to suppress Insurrection, to punish Treason and Rebellion." Order Concerning the Confiscation Act, 13 November 1862, CW, 5:496.

President responds in brief speech to presentation of gold-mounted hickory cane by Senator John Conness (Calif.). Reply to John Conness upon Presentation of a Cane, 13 November 1863, CW, 7:13; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 13 November 1863, 2d ed., 2:4.

Meets with Governor Andrew Curtin of Pennsylvania, probably in relation to upcoming visit to Gettysburg to dedicate National Cemetery. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 13 November 1863, 2d ed., 2:2.

Acknowledges message from E. H. E. Jameson, member Missouri Legislature: "Yours saying [B. G.] Brown and [John B.] Henderson are elected Senators, is received. I understand, this is one and one. If so, it is knocking heads together to some purpose." Abraham Lincoln to E. H. E. Jameson, 13 November 1863, CW, 7:13.

President continues to receive many telegrams relative to election. November 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.