Capt. Iles' company (reduced to about 50 men by assignment of detachment to help transport supplies from Illinois Rapids to Ottawa) leaves Ottawa on march to Dixon's Ferry with orders to report to Col. Zachary Taylor. "We wanted," wrote Capt. Iles, "to be as little encumbered as possible, and took nothing that could be dispensed with, other than blankets, tin cups, coffee pots, canteens, a wallet of bread, and some fat side meat, which we ate raw or broiled." Camp is made southeast of present town of Sublette in Lee County.Elijah Iles, Sketches of Early Life and Times in Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois (Springfield, IL: Springfield Printing Co., 1883), 46-48; Stevens, Black Hawk War, 286.

Lincoln certifies that map of John Bennett's addition to Petersburg is correct as surveyed by him in spring of 1836.Record L, 198.

Lincoln replaces William Brown as attorney for defendant in error in Supreme Court case of Thomas v. Broadwell et al., appeal from Morgan County, and renews Brown's motion to have case stricken from docket. Court grants motion.Record.

Judge Samuel H. Treat opens the three-day session of the Christian County Circuit Court with thirty-four cases on the docket; Lincoln participates in nine cases, all on June 6. Lincoln appears in court with his client Catharine Babbit for an appeal of her case, People v. Babbit. The state's attorney's failure to appear in court prompts Judge Treat to dismiss the suit against Babbit. In Baker v. Addington et al., a suit dealing with a disputed land deed, Lincoln writes a report for commissioner Horatio M. Vandeveer, whom the court instructed to convey a deed to Lincoln's client James Baker. Lincoln appears in court and files a bill of interpleader for John Grigg in the case of Masterson v. Northcutt et al. In Loudy v. Cagle and Richardson, Lincoln represents plaintiff Jacob Loudy, who seeks the return of his carpenter's tools from the defendants. At Lincoln's request, Judge Treat approves a continuance. Judge's Docket Entries, June Term 1842, Docket Book 1; Judgment, 6 June 1842, People v. Babbit, General Record 1, 56, both in Christian County Circuit Court, Christian County Courthouse, Taylorville, IL; Commissioner's Report, filed 6 June 1842, Baker v. Addington et al., Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Bill of Interpleader, filed 6 June 1842, Masterson v. Northcutt et al., Brown University, John Hay Library, Providence, RI; Order, 6 June 1842, Loudy v. Cagle and Richardson, General Record 1, 57, Christian County Circuit Court, Christian County Courthouse.

[Logan, for the firm of Logan & Lincoln, represents bankruptcy petitioners in ten cases scheduled for a hearing in the U. S. District Court. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 25 March 1842, 3:2; 1 April 1842, 4:5; 15 April 1842, 3:3; 29 April 1842, 3:4; 6 May 1842, 1:5; 13 May 1842, 3:5, 3:7, 4:4; 20 May 1842, 1:4.]

Lincoln's motion of yesterday in Bale for use of Hurd v. Beekman & Spears is overruled. Beekman turns bay mare over to plaintiff and Lincoln draws up agreement to call off suit. His motion of yesterday in Short for use of Short v. Short is sustained. Defendant is to have his costs in both courts. Walker v. Estill is dismissed by mutual agreement. He loses appeal case, Lukins v. Moon, and wins Pollard v. Backinstos et al.Record.

In Plunkett & Combs v. Combs et al., Lincoln writes and signs petition, answer of guardian, and court decree. He acts for plaintiff, with Harris, in Cabot v. Regnier, which is continued.Photocopy.

[Mason Circuit Court convenes for two-day term at Bath.]

[Attorney for plaintiff in Spies v. Neal et al. withdraws motion entered October 15, 1844, to set aside levy on execution. Lincoln entered motion in Oct., but it is not clear from record if Lincoln or Logan is attorney on this day.Record.]

Lincoln writes and signs assignment of errors in Murphy v. Summerville (SC).Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Convention on internal improvements is held at state house.Sangamo Journal, 12 June 1845.]

Lincoln is on his way to Whig national convention. [House meets and adjourns until June 9, 1848.Globe.]

Justin Butterfield, in town from Chicago, writes J. J. Brown that Lincoln has told George W. Meeker, who accompanies Butterfield, he is not yet candidate for Land Office but "might be." Butterfield believes this is meant to deceive him while Lincoln circulates petitions in his own behalf. IHi—Journal, XXV, 141.

Lincoln's account is charged $1.75 for 6 pounds sugar and lemon syrup. Bunn Journal.

In his letter of May 27, 1853 to Kinkead, Lincoln stated that he would be in Springfield in about ten days. He probably arrives home on this date. Abraham Lincoln to George B. Kinkead, 27 May 1853, CW, 2:194-95.

Lincoln writes order of court in Overholt & Squier v. Christian County, Illinois. Gatling et al. v. Great Western RR is continued. Photocopy; Record.

Lincoln learns of Buchanan's nomination. First reaction is not favorable to Anti-Nebraska prospects, since "a good many whigs, of conservative feelings, and slight pro-slavery proclivities, withal, are inclining to go for him, and will do it, unless the Anti-Nebraska nomination shall be such as to divert them." Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 7 June 1856, CW, 2:342-43.

Lincoln writes to Charles H. Ray, editor of the Chicago Daily Tribune, in response to an editorial which appeared in the June 4, 1858, edition of the paper. The article accuses Illinois Circuit Court Judge David Davis of heading "a movement . . . to defeat the renomination of our present Representative in Congress," referring to Republican Owen Lovejoy, who is running for re-election. Lincoln defends Davis, whom he calls "my intimate friend of more than twenty years standing," and rebuts several of the editorial's statements. Lincoln argues, "I think no movement against Lovejoy is led on by him [Davis]." Lincoln also contests the editorial's assertion that Davis "has no more sympathy with the vitalizing principle of the Republican party than an Egyptian mummy." Lincoln counters, "the charge that he has no sympathy with the vitalizing principle of the Republican party, is surely a mistake. He is rather ahead of, than behind you and me, in that respect." Lincoln concludes, "I wish to take, and will take no part between Lovejoy and his rivals—or opponents. Many of the latter are my very best friends . . . I write this chiefly, however, to express my regret that articles like the inclosed should appear in our own Republican papers, planting poisonous thorns to rankle in the bosoms of our own best men." Abraham Lincoln to Charles H. Ray, 6 June 1858, Cantigny, Colonel Robert R. McCormick Center, Wheaton, IL; Chicago Daily Tribune (IL), 4 June 1858, 2:3.

Willie Lincoln writes Springfield friend, Henry Remann, that he and his father are in Chicago. "This town is a very beautiful place," he says. "Me and father have a nice little room to ourselves. . . . The weather is very fine here." Photocopy.

Lincoln resumes his law practice. In U.S. Circuit Court case of Joyner v. Bowen & Marvel, continued from February 10, 1860, he draws and files affidavit and agreement; in Conner v. Berry he files plea and notice. Files.

"It was decided by the Cabinet today that all the expenses of the war should be paid by the General Government except such sums as may be expended by the States in the equipment and maintenance of men previous to their being sworn in." New York Times, 7 June 1861.

In the White House, President Lincoln meets with Maryland Governor Augustus W. Bradford and Colonel John R. Kenly, whose Union forces were defeated at Front Royal, Virginia, on May 23. The Confederates captured and imprisoned Kenly and many other members of Maryland's First Regiment. The Confederates paroled Kenly so that he could negotiate "an exchange for himself and those of his command." A newspaper reports, "President Lincoln received the gallant officer very kindly, and inquired with much interest into the details of the battle." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 June 1862, 3:6; Sun (Baltimore, MD), 6 June 1862, 1:6; 7 June 1862, 1:2.

Interviews Vincent Colyer, educator from North Carolina, regarding action of Gov. Stanly in closing Colyer's school for loyal Negroes, in order to foster good relations with people of North Carolina. N.Y. Tribune, 7 June 1862.

Directs Sec. Stanton to transfer Gen. McCall's division from Gen. McDowell to Gen. McClellan immediately. Committee on Conduct of War, Report (1863), 1:334.

Lincoln sends anonymous letter to editor of Washington "Chronicle" to call attention to wrong information in article on Chicago "Times." Anonymous Letter to the Editor of the Washington Chronicle, 6 June 1863, CW, 6:251-52.

Mrs. Lincoln sends White House flowers to Mrs. Fox. Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln informs Gen. Dix at Fortress Monroe, Va., of conditions at Vicksburg, Miss. While dispatches "show the siege progressing, they do not show any general fighting, since the 21st. and 22nd. We have nothing from Port-Hudson later than the 29th. when things looked reasonably well for us." Abraham Lincoln to John A. Dix, 6 June 1863, CW, 6:252.

President interviews Prof. Eben N. Horsford of Cambridge, Mass., and Lewis H. Morgan, anthropologist of Rochester, N.Y., regarding Pvt. James McCarthy, Co. K, 140th New York Regiment, under sentence for attempt to desert. Abraham Lincoln to George G. Meade, 6 June 1864, CW, 7:378.

Grants audience to Stephen C. Massett, lecturer, and gives him card of introduction to Prof. Henry. Massett to Lincoln, 6 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Consults Sec. Chase about collector of customs at New York. Official Records—Armies 600-3.

Listens while John Hay reads letter from John Nicolay describing pre-convention activities in Baltimore. Instructs Hay to reply. Wishes not to interfere in nomination of Vice President and has no suggestion in regard to platform or organization of convention. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 186; Endorsement Concerning Leonard Swett and Joseph Holt, [6 June 1864], CW, 7:376-78.

Consults at length with Sen. Lane (Kans.) about national political situation and outlook. William O. Stoddard, Inside the White House in War Times (New York: C. L. Webster, 1890), 240-41.

Receives May salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes Gen. Henry W. Slocum at Vicksburg: "My friend, Thomas A. Marshall, . . . has some difficulty in managing a plantation in your Department. . . . I personally know, so far as such things can be known that Mr. Marshall is loyal, truthful, and honorable; and that I shall be glad for him to be obliged in any not unreasonable way." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Slocum, 6 June 1864, CW, 7:378-79.