| Monday, November 24, 1845.Springfield, IL. | Lincoln writes to B. F. James that he believes nomination of Hardin for
Governor, made in Pekin paper by James, may benefit Lincoln's candidacy for Congress. It
may juggle Hardin out of one office into another to Lincoln's advantage.Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F.
James, 24 November 1845, CW, 1:350-51. Mrs. Lincoln buys 69ยข worth of
clothing material.Irwin Ledger. |