Lincoln writes letter of introduction to Thomas Corwin, secretary of treasury, in behalf of Simeon Francis, editor of "Illinois Journal," who wishes interview with Alexander H. H. Stuart, new secretary of interior. Lincoln will be obliged for any assistance Corwin can render Francis. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Corwin, 1 September [1850], CW, 2:93.

Lincoln writes to Thomas Corwin and John J. Crittenden, attorney general, recommending John Addison for clerkship. Abraham Lincoln to John J. Crittenden and Thomas Corwin, 2 September 1850, CW, 2:93.

He writes answer of Mary Lyons in Jared P. Irwin v. Mary Lyons and Lewis Graves, Sangamon Circuit Court case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

["Circuit Court,—Sickness in the family of Judge Davis, at Bloomington," says Illinois Journal, "has been the cause of the adjournment of the Circuit Court of Sangamon county, until November next."]

To John Addison Lincoln writes: "There are some letters remaining at the Department of the Interior, which were placed there as recommendations of myself for Comr. of the Genl. Land Office. I will thank you to withdraw them, and forward them to me." Abraham Lincoln to John Addison, 9 September 1850, CW, 2:93.

Lincoln endorses petition of 60 Tazewell County citizens to Gov. French: "The signers to this petition are excellent citizens." Endorsement: Petition for Pardon of Henry Heath, [27 September 1850], CW, 2:94.

[McLean Circuit Court convenes.]