Lincoln arrives at Beloit at noon, and speaks at Hanchett's Hall. In evening he makes speech in Janesville. Beloit Journal, 5 October 1859; Janesville Gazette, 4 October 1859; Speech at Beloit, Wisconsin, 1 October 1859, CW, 3:482-84; Speech at Janesville, Wisconsin, 1 October 1859, CW, 3:484-86; Wisconsin Hist. Coll., XIV, 134.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys 5 pounds sugar and five pounds coffee at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 159.]

Before his departure on circuit after spending yesterday at home, Lincoln deposits $100 in his bank account, and buys two ten-cent knives at store of his brother-in-law C. M. Smith. He also reads letter handed him by William S. Wallace inquiring about his tariff views and suggesting he write letter on subject. He writes formal letter to his friend Dubois, auditor, on behalf of Illinois Central, appealing from auditor's official $13,000,000 valuation of railroad's property for taxes. Marine Bank Ledger; C. M. Smith Account Book, IHi; Abraham Lincoln to Edward Wallace, 11 October 1859, CW, 3:486-87; Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois, 10 October 1859, CW, 3:486.

Lincoln writes Mark W. Delahay, declining to interfere on his behalf in senatorial contest in Kansas. However, he encloses letter of good wishes which he gives Delahay permission to show. He also writes William M. Dickson regarding Ohio election. "Now, let our friends bear, and forbear, and not quarrel over the spoils." Abraham Lincoln to Mark W. Delahay, 17 October 1859, CW, 3:489-90; Abraham Lincoln to Mark W. Delahay, 17 October 1859, CW, 3:490; Abraham Lincoln to William M. Dickson, 17 October 1859, CW, 3:490-91.

[Herndon writes $500 check on Lincoln & Herndon account in Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Marine Bank Ledger.]

Lincoln has case in Champaign Circuit Court, Harvey v. Campbell. "This day comes the plaintiff," record reads, "by Lincoln & Whitney, his attorneys, and on their motion the defendant is ruled to plead to plaintiff's declaration by Monday. And this cause stands continued." Record.

Harvey v. Campbell is again continued in Champaign Circuit Court. Record.

In Pepper v. Shouse et al. court gives plaintiff leave to withdraw bill of exchange and then to have case redocketed. Somers represents plaintiff; Lincoln, Coler, Sims, and Sheldon are for defendant. Record.

Lincoln writes agreement in Correll et al. v. McDaniel et al., signing "Conkling & Lincoln & Herndon for adult defendants." Photocopy.

Palmer and McClernand, candidates for Congress, hold joint debate at courthouse. Afterward, at Republican headquarters, there are more speeches, one from Palmer. "As he sat down the crowd discovered Mr. Lincoln in the back part of the hall. . . . In answer to their call, he went forward and addressed them in his well known eloquent and impressive manner." Illinois State Journal, 28 October 1859.

Mrs. Lincoln buys and charges silk and silk thread. Pratt, Personal Finances, 149.