Justin Butterfield, in town from Chicago, writes J. J. Brown that Lincoln has told George W. Meeker, who accompanies Butterfield, he is not yet candidate for Land Office but "might be." Butterfield believes this is meant to deceive him while Lincoln circulates petitions in his own behalf. IHi—Journal, XXV, 141.

Lincoln's account is charged $1.75 for 6 pounds sugar and lemon syrup. Bunn Journal.