Lincoln certifies that Nathan Drake served in his company, having been enrolled April 29, 1832 and discharged June 8, 1832. "Given under my hand this 24th July 1832. A. Lincoln, Captain."ISLA—Photocopy.

Supersedeas is allowed in Maus v. Worthing for use of McCann. Lincoln enters his appearance for defendant in error and moves court for writ of certiorari. After argument, writ is granted.Record.

To Robert S. Blackwell Lincoln writes: "Yours of the 18th. inclosing your license is received. I have had it perfected and herewith return it to you."Abraham Lincoln to Robert S. Blackwell, 24 July 1843, CW, 1:328.

In four cases defendant defaults and judgments totaling $2548.77 are awarded Logan & Lincoln's clients. They lose trespass case when jury finds for defendant in Grubb v. Ide. Welles, attorney for complainant in Ware v. Ball, files his replication to answer of Robbins, Logan, and Lincoln, attorneys for defendant. Record.

Lincoln writes, in Hill v. McCondy et al., answer of James H. Matheny, guardian of Margaret McCondy, which Matheny signs. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln is scheduled to address citizens of Mackinawtown this afternoon.Tazewell Whig, 18 July 1846.

House receives from Polk message relating to California and New Mexico. Amid considerable confusion, Lincoln obtains floor and announces his desire to speak, but defers his remarks to permit message to be referred to appropriate committees. There are cries of "No, no, go on," as he resumes seat.Globe; Remarks in U. S. House of Representatives, 24 July 1848, CW, 1:501.

Lincoln is rebuilding his law practice. He writes and files a declaration for his client, Edward D. Baker, in Baker v. Browne. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Hoyt case is finally concluded and Lincoln, winner of long trial, formally accepts invitation to deliver eulogy on President Taylor. "The want of time for preparation will make the task for me," he writes, "a very difficult one to perform, in any degree satisfactory to others or to myself. Still I do not feel at liberty to decline the invitation; and therefore I will fix to-morrow as the time." Abraham Lincoln to Lewis C. Kercheval and Others, 24 July 1850, CW, 2:82-83.

Lincoln writes, for Moulton and Lincoln, transcript and writ of error in Mary J. Stewardson v. William Stewardson, divorce case appealed from Shelby County. Files.

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln are registered at Cataract House, Niagara Falls. LL, No. 319.

While in Chicago, U.S. Senate Republican nominee Lincoln writes to his opponent Senator Stephen A. Douglas, and proposes that the two candidates square off in a series of debates. Republican State Central Committee Chairman Norman B. Judd "hand" delivers Lincoln's note to Douglas. Lincoln indicates that Judd "is authorized to receive your answer; and, if agreeable to you, to enter into the terms of such arrangement." Abraham Lincoln to Stephen A. Douglas, 24 July 1858, CW, 2:522.

Springfield Republicans hold rally. Carl Schurz, speaker of day, arrives in morning and stays at Lincoln's home as guest. In evening American and German Wide-Awake clubs parade to Lincoln's residence and escort him and Schurz to state house. Illinois State Journal, 25 July 1860.

Lincoln autographs for Schurz copy of Debates. Original owned by Paul Steinbrecher, Chicago, Ill.

President notifies Gov. Charles S. Olden (N.J.) that a total of eight regiments of three-year volunteers will be accepted. Abraham Lincoln to Charles S. Olden, 24 July 1861, CW, 4:458-59.

In afternoon President sees experiments with Sherwin's rifled cannon, orders construction of six-pounder. N.Y. Tribune, 25 July 1861.

President and Sec. Seward visit 71st New York Regiment at Navy Yard. N.Y. Tribune, 25 July 1861.

Sen. Browning (Ill.) at White House in morning studies maps with Lincoln, who points out importance of having Mississippi River opened. Sec. Seward comes in. Browning, Diary.

President interviews Bronson Murray of Connecticut (formerly of Illinois) relative to appointment. Abraham Lincoln to James Dixon, 24 July 1862, CW, 5:339.

Tells some two dozen persons waiting to see him in the hall outside his office, "You all want to see me on business; it is a matter of no importance to me whether I spend my time with half a dozen or with the whole of you, but it is of importance to you. Therefore, when you come in, please don't stay long." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 25 July 1862, 3d ed., 2:1.

Attends school program at Smithsonian Institution and hands out awards. Allen C. Clark, Abraham Lincoln in the National Capital (Washington, DC: W. F. Roberts Co., 1925), 40-41.

Receives word of former President Martin Van Buren's death. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 24 July 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

At cabinet meeting inquiries are made about army, but no information is communicated. Sec. Seward confers with President for an hour before meeting. Welles, Diary.

President suspends action in six courtmartial cases of men sentenced to be shot for desertion. Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Holt, 24 July 1863, CW, 6:347.

President Lincoln writes to Postmaster General Montgomery Blair regarding job openings. Lincoln writes, "Yesterday little indorsements of mine went to you in two cases of Post-Masterships sought for widows whose husbands have fallen in . . . battles . . . These cases occurring on the same day, brought me to reflect more attentively than I had before done, as to what is fairly due from us here, in the dispensing of patronage . . . My conclusion is that, other claims and qualifications being equal, they have the better right; and this is especially applicable to the disabled soldier, and the deceased soldier's family." Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 24 July 1863, CW, 6:346; New York Daily Tribune, 29 July 1863, 1;2.

President writes Sec. Usher: "I know nothing personally of Mr. Rohrer, but shall be very glad if the Sec. of Interior can oblige the gentlemen who write the within letter." Abraham Lincoln to John P. Usher, 24 July 1864, CW, 7:456.