U.S. Circuit and District Courts adjourn. Illinois Journal, 4 August 1852.

Lincoln writes bill of complaint in Wallace v. Miller et al.. Photocopy.

Whig county convention meets to nominate two candidates for legislature. "Before the ballot was taken, Mr. Herndon stated . . . that Mr. Lincoln did not desire to be a candidate, that his business arrangements were such that he could not be a candidate at this time." Nevertheless Lincoln gets some votes on first ballot. On second J. M. Brown and P. P. Enos are nominated. Illinois Journal, 11 August 1852.

Lincoln writes to Justin Butterfield, commissioner of General Land Office in Washington, asking how to proceed to get title to tract of land applied for by J. T. Stuart but sold to subsequent bidder at same price bid by Stuart. Abraham Lincoln to Justin Butterfield, 10 August 1852, CW, 2:134-35.

Lincoln writes Hon. W. P. Mangum of North Carolina, asking if his old friend and fellow lodger of congressional days can carry North Carolina for Scott. If he can, Lincoln will relinquish "the fond affections of Miss L. K.," a lady they had obviously discussed at their Washington boarding house. Photocopy.

Lincoln certifies receipt of $5 from David Gold, fee in full as administrator of J. C. Reiley estate in Gold v. Ruby et al.ISLA—Files.

In Gray for use of VanBergen v. Hewett, attachment suit, defendant defaults and plaintiff, Lincoln & Herndon's client, is awarded $913.71 damages. In Lowry v. Broadwell, agreed judgment for $10 and costs is entered for plaintiff, their client. Two other cases are continued. Record.

Lincoln writes and files defendant's separate answer in Nathan Potts v. Clinton May et al., chancery. Photocopy.

Lincoln concludes his review of Douglas' speech before Scott Club. Club requests him to prepare copy for publication. Illinois Journal, 30 August 1852.

"Douglas was 'killed' again, of course," observes Register (August 29, 1852). "As he was not 'killed very dead,' however the sanguinary work will be renewed next Saturday night week, instead of next Thursday." Speech to the Springfield Scott Club, 26 August 1852, CW, 2:135-57.

D. & I. P. Spear v. Humphreys, assumpsit suit, is submitted to jury of seven. Plaintiff then enters nonsuit. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for defendant. Lincoln is attorney for plaintiff in Furr v. Crafton, which is referred to arbitrators. Lincoln & Herndon file defendant's plea in Wallace v. Witmer & Langford, and writes defendants' affidavits. He writes and has sworn John Mitt's affidavit in Benbridge v. Mitts. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and evidently mails to Blackburn, associate counsel in Paris, declaration in Burwell v. Dickerson, Edgar County case. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.