Lincoln and William Green serve as clerks of election held at house of Samuel Hill in New Salem precinct. Five Jackson electors each receive 185 votes to 70 for Clay electors. Lincoln votes last, casting his vote for Clay. James Rutledge, Bowling Green, and Hugh Armstrong serve as election judges.Election Returns.

[Henry Clay received approximately two-fifths of votes at New Salem and in Sangamon County. Total county vote is Jackson 1,035 and Clay 810.Theodore C. Pease, ed., Illinois Election Returns, 1818-1848, vol. 18 of Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library (Springfield: Illinois State Historical Library, 1923), 81.]

[Cass Circuit Court does not convene for fall term.Record.]

Lincoln records his employment in fee book in Hay v. Lasswell, and Hay v. Lasswell & Mock. Nathaniel Hay seeks damages for nondelivery of cord wood, and to recover stud horse and bridle, for which Lincoln writes and signs four legal instruments: declaration; praecipe; reply to answer; joinder in plea.Stuart & Lincoln fee book; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln is selected to bring Lawrence County election returns to Springfield to be filed with secretary of state. It takes possibly two days after election on Monday to gather returns. He probably spends last three days of this week en route to Springfield. Journey probably continues November 6, 1840 and November 7, 1840.

Lincoln writes declaration in Campbell v. Smith.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln take up residence at Globe Tavern, paying $4 a week for board and room.Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 18 May 1843, CW, 1:323-25.

Waggoner v. Lukins is tried before jury, which disagrees and case is continued. Lincoln, Baker, and Matheny appear for complainant, Stuart and Harris for defendant. Two cases are continued. Lincoln wins Shropshin v. McHenry when case is tried by jury, which finds defendant owes $90 to Lincoln's client.Record.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys 2½ yards cambric (31¢).Irwin Ledger and Journal.]

Lincoln & Herndon represent complainant in divorce case, Paranteau v. Paranteau, in Logan CircuitCourt some time during this term.Sangamo Journal, 27 August 1846.

Lincoln writes to Secretary Preston, Navy, recommending Dr. John T. Parker, Mary Lincoln's uncle, for Kentucky "Hemp Agency." Abraham Lincoln to William B. Preston, 5 November 1849, CW, 2:66.

Lincoln gets home in time to vote in election for congressman, representatives for legislature, treasurer, sheriff, and coroner. Election Returns.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $2 in merchandise. Irwin Journal & Ledger.]

Complainants in Stewardson v. Stewardson file replication written by Lincoln and signed by Moulton. Case is action for divorce. Photocopy.

In letter to Isham Reavis, who applied for student's position in his law office, Lincoln says that he is gone too frequently to make study with him advantageous. He advises Reavis to get books and read them without instruction. He writes A. L. Brewer of outcome of case he tried for him in Logan County in Sept., and tells him that defendants talk of going to Supreme Court. Abraham Lincoln to Isham Reavis, 5 November 1855, CW, 2:327; Abraham Lincoln to Anson L. Brewer, 5 November 1855, CW, 2:327.

When Lincoln visits Post Office bystander asks how he is going to vote. "For Yates for Governor," he replies. But for President? "How vote?" Lincoln repeats—"By ballot!" He tells a funny story and walks off, arms full of mail. N.Y. Tribune, 10 November 1860.

Cabinet votes to acquire two steam fire engines for Washington. N.Y. Tribune, 6 November 1861.

Gen. Halleck arrives in Washington and goes to White House with Gen. McClellan to meet President and cabinet. N.Y. Times, 6 November 1861.

President interviews Massachusetts delegation consisting of James Lawrence, Dr. Ira Russell, Army surgeon, and Dwight Foster, attorney general of Massachusetts, regarding promotion of Col. Charles Devens. Memorandum: Appointment of Charles Devens, 5 November 1861, CW, 5:15.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,083.33. [Irwin withdraws $12.50 from Springfield Marine Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182, 176.]

Cabinet discusses problem of securing cotton. Bates, Diary.

President directs General in Chief Halleck to order Gen. McClellan removed from command of Army of Potomac and Gen. Burnside placed in command "forthwith, or so soon as he may deem proper." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, [5 November 1862], CW, 5:485-86.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Writes Col. William R. Morrison: "I can not even conjecture what juniors of yours, you suppose I contemplate promoting over you. True, seniority has not been my rule, in this connection; but in considering military merit, it seems to me the world has abundant evidence that I discard politics." Abraham Lincoln to William R. Morrison, 5 November 1862, CW, 5:486-87.

Telegraphs Cong. Moses F. Odell (N.Y.): "You are re-elected. I wish to see you at once. Will you come? Please answer." Abraham Lincoln to Moses F. Odell, 5 November 1862, CW, 5:487.

President confers with former Cong. Benjamin F. Flanders (La.) and special agent of treasury regarding efforts to establish true state government and writes Gen. Banks of disappointment that nothing is being done. Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 5 November 1863, CW, 7:1-2.

Receives committee from African Civilization Society with petition asking for $5,000. Mitchell to Lincoln, 5 November 1863, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Address to Lincoln, 5 November 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Rides over to Georgetown Heights in afternoon accompanied by John Hay. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 116.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

John Nicolay returns from Rocky Mountains, entirely restored to health. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 5 November 1863, 2d ed., 2:1.

Lincoln sends autographed photograph to Mrs. Henry A. Wise of Boston for use of National Sailors' Fair. Abraham Lincoln to Charlotte B. Wise, 5 November 1864, CW, 8:92-93.

Receives October salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Loans M. B. Church, former law student in office of Lincoln & Herndon, $260 for five months. [This was never repaid. Mrs. Lincoln requested administrator not to try to collect it.] Pratt, Personal Finances, 82.