Lincoln completes form letter telling Fillmore men that every vote for Fillmore helps elect Buchanan. This is lithographed to simulate personal letter from Lincoln, dated, signed, marked "Confidential," and mailed for next eight weeks. Form Letter to Fillmore Men, 8 September 1856, CW, 2:374-75.

Fremont supporters again assemble at courthouse. Lincoln, Francis, John B. Weber, Cullom, and others speak. "There was manifested by the meeting a general and very decided feeling of indignation against the recently reported outrages in Kansas Territory, and against the Administration for aiding and abetting them." Illinois State Journal, 9 September 1856.