[That Lincoln's visit to Chicago was unexpected is indicated by affidavit he files June 14, 1859 in Clark v. Jones.

This case is called June 7, 1859 and judgment awarded plaintiff by default. In his affidavit of 14th Lincoln states that he was defendant's attorney and was unexpectedly absent from Springfield June 6, 1859, June 7, 1859, and June 8, 1859. Files.

Lincoln's drug store account is charged for almond extract, and Robert buys six pounds of sugar at Smith's general store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 152, 157.]