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.