Judge James Hughes of Indiana, member of U.S. Court of Claims, calls on Lincoln on behalf of Maj. John Love, inspector general of Indiana Volunteers. Memorandum: Appointment of John Love, 6 September 1862, CW, 5:407-8.

Gen. Cassius M. Clay, one-time U.S. minister to Russia, obtains President's consent to return there if Simon Cameron quits post. Clay to Cameron, 6 September 1862, Simon Cameron Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President reviews military affairs in West and in Kentucky in particular with committee from conference of leading Kentuckians. Committee to Lincoln, 6 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sen. Lane (Kans.) interviews Lincoln at White House. Boston Advertiser, 8 September 1862.

President calls on Sec. Chase at Treasury Dept. to consult about case of Gen. McDowell. Official Records—Armies 463.