John T. Stuart leaves to take seat in Congress. Lincoln signalizes his partner's departure for Washington by entering in firm's fee book, "Commencement of Lincoln's Administration."Stuart & Lincoln fee book.

He does preliminary paper work in two Sangamon Circuit Court cases, writing and signing "Stuart & Lincoln" to declaration in Calvin Kendall v. Willis G. Moffett, and declaration and praecipe in Henry Kendall v. James F. Hardin & John R. Reagor.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

He writes to William Doughty of Tremont, where he left his coat. He asks Doughty, keeper of Franklin Tavern, to buy length of coarse domestic (for which Lincoln will pay), wrap it around coat, tie in bundle with enclosed addressed card showing, "and hand the bundle to the Stage driver on his trip towards Springfield."Abraham Lincoln to William Doughty, 2 November 1839, CW, 1:154.

[There is no record that Lincoln voted in presidential election.]

Someone, perhaps Lincoln, purchases $1 worth of merchandise from a Springfield store and charges it to Abraham Lincoln's account.Account of Abraham Lincoln (copy), 2 November 1841, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 252, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln writes to Mount Sterling, Illinois, attorney James S. Irwin, who has a client he wishes Lincoln to represent in a case on appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. Lincoln writes that he and his law partner, Stephen T. Logan, "are willing to attend to any business . . . you may send us." The partners prefer that Irwin pay them in advance. Lincoln explains, "[W]hatever fees we earn at a distance, if not paid before, we have noticed we never hear of after the work is done. We therefore, are growing a little sensitive on that point."Abraham Lincoln to James S. Irwin, 2 November 1842, CW, 1:304.

Mrs. Lincoln buys pair of "Ladies Walking Shoes," $1.50, and merchandise, $1.75.Irwin Ledger.

According to Nat Grigsby, Lincoln's boyhood friend who gave his recollections to Herndon in 1865, Lincoln speaks at "Carlin township about three-quarters of a mile from the home farm," and at Rockport and Gentryville on this stumping tour. This must have been the day, if not Thursday or Friday, for Carlin Township voters.Hertz, Hidden Lincoln, 356.

Christian Circuit Court holds one-day session. Lincoln draws up separate answer of Ezekiel S. Young to chancery bill in Gulliford v. Young.Photocopy.

Lincoln and Henry continue tour. Illinois Journal, 27 October 1848.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $2.80 worth of cloth and $.4.30 in merchandise.Irwin Ledger.]

In letter of November 4, 1851 to John D. Johnston Lincoln says: "When I came into Charleston day-before yesterday I learned that you are anxious to sell the land where you live, and move to Missouri." Abraham Lincoln to John D. Johnston, 4 November 1851, CW, 2:111-12.

Lincoln and Noah Johnston, appointed commissioners under act of legislature of June 22, 1852 to take evidence in relation to claims against Illinois and Michigan Canal, write notice, to be published in Chicago, Joliet, and Ottawa papers, informing claimants that they will meet at Ottawa on December 3, 1852 to take evidence. Illinois Reports, 1853, No. 9.

Lincoln writes, has Judge Davis sign, and mails to Clinton bill of exceptions in People v. Hinkle, indictment for improper sale of liquor. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes indictment in People v. Morgan & Craig, charged with setting prairie fire. He signs for Leonard Swett. He also writes and signs, for Swett, indictment for riot of John Armstrong, Reuben Bloomfield, William L. Miner, and William Tremble. Photocopy.

Lincoln leaves on stage for Naples "before daylight in the morning." Abraham Lincoln to Abraham Jonas, 21 July 1860, CW, 4:85-86.

[Trip, covering approximately 50 miles, requires full day.]

Lincoln for plaintiff, Nancy M. Martin, and Voorhees for defendant argue demurrer which Lincoln filed in slander case of Martin v. Underwood. After argument, defendant withdraws five pleas and files plea of not guilty. Plaintiff joins issue thereon, whereupon defendant files affidavit and moves for continuance, which court orders. Record.

[Corneau & Diller puts on Lincoln's account another ounce of "Syrup Ipecac." Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.]

A local newspaper reports on Election Day weather and other conditions in the city: "We are gratified to state that the election . . . passed off as usual; without any disturbance. The rain fell almost incessantly throughout the entire day, and the streets were in a horrid condition." The paper reports that more people voted in this election than voted in the election of 1856. The paper conjectured that the higher numbers were due to the "votes of foreigners who procured their papers within a few days past." The report adds that street fights were "not as numerous... as might have been expected. The city prison was pretty near full, however, at sundown." Daily Illinois State Journal (Springfield), 3 November 1858, 3:1.

Working hard for Palmer, Lincoln writes supporter in neighboring town urging him to do all he can to get Republicans out on election day. He also writes to William Dungy on legal matters. Abraham Lincoln to Doctor ?, 2 November 1859, CW, 3:492; Abraham Lincoln to William Dungy, 2 November 1859, CW, 3:492.

Mrs. Lincoln buys more silk. Pratt, Personal Finances, 149.

President's order removing Gen. Fremont from command of Dept. of West is delivered. Curtis to Lincoln, 6 November 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President writes Sec. Cameron: "I think any officer who has been dismissed on suspicion of disloyalty, but does not go over to the enemy, continuing to protest his loyalty, entitles himself to a hearing." Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 2 November 1861, CW, 5:11.

Writes Gen. Joseph G. Totten, Chief of Engineers: "If Genl Totten & myself are both alive, and in place in June 1862, & he Genl T. will remind me of it, I then wish to give a Cadetship to a son of Professor [Dennis H.] Mahan." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph G. Totten, 2 November 1861, CW, 5:13.

[Mrs. Lincoln in New York, accompanied by Gen. and Mrs. Anderson, calls on Gen. Scott. Mrs. Lincoln to President, (2 November 1862), John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]

Through Postmaster Gen. Blair, Lincoln advises Cong. Blair (Mo.) to return to army if not elected Speaker of House of Representatives. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 2 November 1863, CW, 6:554-55.

Interviews Cong. Kelley (Pa.) regarding speech of Postmaster Gen. Blair. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Receives David Barclay, Pennsylvania attorney with introduction from Asst. Atty. Gen. Coffey. Coffey to Lincoln, 2 November 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Confers with General Schenck about possible violence at Maryland polls on election day, November 4, 1863. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Recognizes M. E. Rodriguez as consul of Mexican Republic at San Francisco. Washington Chronicle, 4 November 1863.

Judge David Wills of Gettysburg invites President to dedicate National Cemetery at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863 with "few appropriate remarks." Wills to Lincoln, 2 November 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Writes Gov. Bradford (Md.) that first of three propositions in Schenck's Order No. 53 is revoked because it is too liable to abuse. "He assures me it is almost certain that violence will be used at some of the voting places on election day, unless prevented by his provostguards. . . . My order . . . assures the right of voting to all loyal men; and whether a man is loyal . . . [is] fix[ed] by his own oath. . . . In this struggle for the nation's life, I can not so confidently rely on those whose elections may have depended upon disloyal votes." Abraham Lincoln to Augustus W. Bradford, 2 November 1863, CW, 6:555-56; Abraham Lincoln to Augustus W. Bradford, 2 November 1863, CW, 6:556-58.

Assures J. H. Hackett who allowed Lincoln's letter to him to be published in newspaper: "My note to you I certainly did not expect to see in print; yet I have not been much shocked by the newspaper comments upon it. Those comments constitute a fair specimen of what has occurred to me through life. I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it." Abraham Lincoln to James H. Hackett, 2 November 1863, CW, 6:558-59.

[First appearance by "the young and distinguished tragedian," John Wilkes Booth, in Shakespeare's Richard III at Ford's Theatre. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 31 October 1863, 2d ed., 3:5; 2 November 1863, 2d ed., 2:2, 3:2, 5; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 3 November 1863, 2:1.]

New York commissioners, accompanied by Sec. Stanton , make formal courtesy call on President at 1 P.M. Stanton to Lincoln, 2 November 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

At 2 P.M. Rev. G. H. Blakeslee, Methodist pastor at Binghamton, N.Y., and Rev. E. W. Breckinridge, brother of R. J. Breckinridge, visit President, who autographs their books. Rufus R. Wilson, ed., Intimate Memories of Lincoln (Elmira, NY: Primavera Press, 1942), 432.

Lincoln receives another request from Mrs. Emily Todd Helm for privilege of going south to sell her cotton. Helm to Lincoln, 30 October 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.