Lincoln sends Robert Moseley of Paris "a little article" he wants published in "Prairie Beacon" next week. "Besides my own recollection, I have carefully examined the Journals since I saw you; and I know the editor will be entirely safe in publishing the article. Get it into the first paper." Abraham Lincoln to Robert Moseley, 2 July 1858, CW, 2:483.

Mrs. Lincoln buys two fans at John Williams' store, then sends Robert for pair of white gloves. Pratt, Personal Finances, 149.