Lincoln represents Thomas and John S. Wilbourn in T. & J. S. Wilbourn v. Simmons, a trespass on the case on promises action before the Sangamon County Circuit Court. Lincoln writes and files the declaration and praecipe, signing "Stuart & Lincoln." The Wilbourns claimed that Pollard Simmons failed to pay a promissory note for $170.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Calhoun Circuit Court convenes at Gilead.]

[Tradition states that Lincoln spoke in Morganfield, Kentucky, 15 miles from Shawneetown, in campaign of 1840. He was accompanied by delegation from Shawneetown. While in Morganfield delegation was guest at best hotel at expense of George W. Riddell.]

"Nothing of interest happened during the passage," wrote Lincoln, "except the vexatious delays occasioned by the sand bars be thought interesting." He did, however, find interest in a dozen Negroes chained together "like so many fish upon a trot-line." On August 24, 1855 he wrote Joshua F. Speed: "That sight was a continual torment to me; and I see something like it every time I touch the Ohio."Abraham Lincoln to Mary Speed, 27 September 1841, CW, 1:259-61; Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 24 August 1855, CW, 2:320-23.

[McLean County Circuit Court opened yesterday, and remains in session all week.]****Should there be 2 September 8th days?

[Third and fourth of series of letters signed Rebecca, written in backwoods dialect, and poking fun at James Shields and Democrat policies are dated today, and appear in Sangamo Journal; September 9, 1842.]

Leonard, attorney for complainants in Cromwell & McNaghton v. Baker & Tazewell County, Illinois, moves defendants be ruled to file their answer by tomorrow. Logan and Lincoln appear for defendants.Record.

The defendants default in the foreclosure case Condell Jones & Company v. Dresser et ux. The court awards the complainants, represented by Lincoln & Herndon, $1,173.62 and orders the mortgaged property in question be sold to pay the judgment. Record.

Lincoln writes court decree. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Five of Lincoln & Herndon's cases are called. They dismiss one, their opponents dismiss another, third is dismissed by agreement, and fourth and fifth are continued. Record.

Lincoln writes court order in Jones v. Jones, divorce case. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes to L. M. Hays asking him how he wishes him to send money awarded in Turley case. "I am following the Circuit," he says, "and shall be at Bloomington, Ills., two weeks, ending on the 24th of this month, from which place I will send you the money, if you will have a letter to reach me there on or before the last named day." Abraham Lincoln to Lewis M. Hays, 8 September 1853, CW, 2:201-2.

Lincoln writes to fellow attorney Richard Oglesby, of Decatur, Illinois, about rumors surrounding their political ally Richard Yates, who seeks another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lincoln explains, "I understand his enemies are getting up a charge against him, that while he passes for a temperate man, he is in the habit of drinking secretly—and that they calculate on proving an instance of the charge by you." Lincoln asks, "Will you please write me, and tell me what the truth of this matter is?" Abraham Lincoln to Richard J. Oglesby, 8 September 1854, CW, 10:24.

Lincoln completes form letter telling Fillmore men that every vote for Fillmore helps elect Buchanan. This is lithographed to simulate personal letter from Lincoln, dated, signed, marked "Confidential," and mailed for next eight weeks. Form Letter to Fillmore Men, 8 September 1856, CW, 2:374-75.

Fremont supporters again assemble at courthouse. Lincoln, Francis, John B. Weber, Cullom, and others speak. "There was manifested by the meeting a general and very decided feeling of indignation against the recently reported outrages in Kansas Territory, and against the Administration for aiding and abetting them." Illinois State Journal, 9 September 1856.

Trial of "Effie Afton" case—Hurd et al. v. Rock Island Bridge Co.—commences in U.S. Circuit Court before Judge McLean. Plaintiffs' attorneys are H. M. Wead, T. D. Lincoln, and Corydon Beckwith; N. B. Judd, Joseph Knox and A. Lincoln represent defendant. Wead opens case, Judd replies, and T. D. Lincoln answers Judd. Chicago Press, 9 September 1857.

Lincoln travels by train, on the Terre Haute & Alton Railroad, to Hillsboro. En route, the train makes a stop at the Shelbyville station where some recognize Lincoln and give him "three cheers." He arrives in Hillsboro in the evening, and proceeds to the home of Joseph T. Eccles, a local merchant and justice of the peace. Chicago Daily Press and Tribune (IL), 14 September 1858, 2:3.

President urges General George B. McClellan to stay execution of Private William Scott, Co. K, 3d Vermont Volunteers, ordered to be shot for sleeping on guard duty at Chain Bridge. National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 September 1861, 1:1; Lucius E. Chittenden, Recollections of President Lincoln and his Administration (New York: Harper, 1891), 266-80.

"Mr. Lincoln came this morning to ask me to pardon a man that I had ordered to be shot, suggesting that I could give as a reason in the order that it was by request of the Lady President [Mrs. Lincoln]." McClellan, War for Union, 91.

President and Mrs. Lincoln go for drive toward Arlington in their new open carriage. Russell, Diary.

President at Navy Dept., 17th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., inquires about destruction of rebel steamer on Savannah River and discusses army matters involving Gens. McClellan and Pope. Welles, Diary.

Sec. Chase visits War Dept. and discovers President in conversation with Sec. Stanton and Gen. Wadsworth. Official Records—Armies 466.

Lincoln interviews Mrs. Cordelia A. P. Harvey, widow of Gov. Lewis Harvey (Wis.), regarding hospital to be named for her late husband. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 9 September 1863, CW, 6:437.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln at Manchester, Vt.: "All well, including Tad's pony and the goats. Mrs. Col. Dimmick [Dimick, wife of Col. Justin Dimick, governor of Soldiers' Home] died night before last. Bob left Sunday afternoon. Said he did not know whether he should see you." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:544.

Interviews Mr. Brandes, who has plan for financing government. Halsted to Lincoln, 11 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Atty. Gen. Bates introduces his lifelong friend, Mrs. Brent, to President. Bates to Lincoln, 8 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln introduces by letter former Gov. Newell (N.J.) to Simeon Draper, collector of customs at New York: "He is a true friend of the Union, and every way a reliable gentleman." Abraham Lincoln to Simeon Draper, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:543.

Telegraphs Gov. William Pickering (Washington Terr.) on receipt of first telegraphic message sent from there: "Your patriotic despatch of yesterday received, and will be published." Abraham Lincoln to William Pickering, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:544.