Lincoln attends Whig barbecue in Carmi. Following parade and flag pole raising he speaks in park. He is guest of Edwin B. Webb, also Whig presidential elector. George E. Smith, When Lincoln Came to Egypt (Herrin, IL: Trovillion Private Press, 1940), 60-62.

[Lincoln probably speaks at Mt. Carmel. George E. Smith, When Lincoln Came to Egypt (Herrin, IL: Trovillion Private Press, 1940), 60-62.]

Political debate between Lincoln and John A. McClernand is held. Register, 25 September 1840.

Lincoln debates Josiah Lamborn. "On Monday . . . Circuit Court commenced in Equality. . . . Here Mr. Lincoln in persuance to the duty assigned him, again 'talked to' our deluded sovereigns. His speeches were ingenious, and well calculated to command attention, and he was listened to, with so much patience, that the Whigs were in extacies." Register, 16 October 1840.

Lincoln and Lamborn also debate again at Shawneetown, apparently before they trade blows at Equality.

[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.]

[Sixteenth issue of The Old Soldier is published. Old Soldier (Springfield, IL), Issue 16, 10 September 1840.]

Lincoln hears Josiah Lamborn's speech. Register, 25 September 1840, 2 October 1840.

Lincoln replies to Lamborn's speech. Register, 25 September 1840, 2 October 1840.

[According to tradition, Lincoln speaks in Marshall in afternoon and Casey in evening about this date in September. ISLA—George W. Smith to H. E. Pratt, 5 September 1939.]