J. W. Forney interviews Lincoln on probable effects of Emancipation Proclamation and suspension of writ of habeas corpus. Forney to Lincoln, 26 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In afternoon at White House Lincoln reviews 145th New York Regiment. N.Y. Tribune, 30 September 1862.

Congratulates Gov. Stanly (N.C.) on conduct as military governor and expresses wish that "North Carolina may again govern herself conformably to the constitution of the United States." Abraham Lincoln to Edward Stanly, 29 September 1862, CW, 5:445.

Submits to Sec. Stanton subject of collision in ministering among Negroes about Port Royal. "A real christian charity, and forbearance on the part of all might obviate it." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 29 September 1862, CW, 5:445-46.