[Thomas Lincoln is defendant with David Vance and Isaac Bush in suit brought by Richard Mather to force payment of note which he claims Vance has not paid. Mather, original owner of Nolin River farm, sold it to Vance, who sold it to Bush, who sold it to Lincoln. Vance did not complete payment, and obligation was assumed in turn by Bush and then Lincoln. Equity Papers Bundle No. 24, Hardin Circuit Court; Warren, Parentage and Childhood, 113.]

Lincoln writes acknowledgement on back of summons in Braucher v. Sayles et al. Margaret and John Orendorff sign.Photocopy.

Lincoln attends Whig barbecue in Carmi. Following parade and flag pole raising he speaks in park. He is guest of Edwin B. Webb, also Whig presidential elector. George E. Smith, When Lincoln Came to Egypt (Herrin, IL: Trovillion Private Press, 1940), 60-62.

Someone, perhaps Lincoln, withdraws $24.75 cash from Lincoln's account at a Springfield store/bank. Account of Abraham Lincoln (copy), 1 September 1842, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 282, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

[In Charleston, Lincoln's declaration and praecipe in Eccles v. True et al., signed "Lincoln & Dunbar," is filed.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]

Lincoln departs Springfield and travels with David Davis to Tremont, where the Tazewell County Circuit Court convenes for the fall term. David Davis to Sarah W. Davis, 5 September 1847, David Davis Family Papers, folder B-3, IHi, Springfield, IL.

In Graham v. Busher, Lincoln & Herndon lose an appeal from a justice of the peace court when the court finds for defendant. Lincoln & Herndon represent the defendant in an assumpsit case, Branson v. Stipp. They negotiate a settlement to the case with the plaintiff's attorneys. Pleas are filed in three other cases. Record.

In Moffett v. Lewis and Johnson, a case to resolve accounting differences between former business partners, Lincoln writes John B. Moffett's affidavit. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes letter of introduction to Thomas Corwin, secretary of treasury, in behalf of Simeon Francis, editor of "Illinois Journal," who wishes interview with Alexander H. H. Stuart, new secretary of interior. Lincoln will be obliged for any assistance Corwin can render Francis. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Corwin, 1 September [1850], CW, 2:93.

In Bruce v. Mallory, appeal, jury is waived and court finds for defendant. Lincoln and Boyd are plaintiff's attorneys. Weer and Ferguson, attorneys for defense in Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al., are given leave to answer tomorrow. Lincoln and Smith are complainants' attorneys. Record.

Lincoln has his carriage repaired ($7.25) at Lewis' shop. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Concerned about failure of associate counsel in McCormick v. Talcott et al. to keep him informed of developments, Lincoln writes Manny & Co., asking whether case is to be heard September 20, 1855, as originally planned. Abraham Lincoln to John H. Manny and Company, 1 September 1855, CW, 2:325.

To secure loan made Tuesday, Isaac Lindsay and wife give Lincoln mortgage on two lots in business section of Springfield. Mortgage Record 1, 69.

Lincoln buys box of pills from his druggist. Pratt, Personal Finances, 151.

[Logan Circuit Court convenes at Lincoln. Lincoln & Herndon, although docket does not show on which days, appear for plaintiff in three cases and for defendant in one. Record.]

[On September 20, 1857 Mrs. Lincoln wrote: "Mr. L. is not at home, this makes the fourth week, he has been in Chicago. Sandburg & Angle, 201.

Lincoln must have been in Chicago during first week of Sept.]

Lincoln, en route to Clinton leaves Springfield at 9 P.M. for Decatur to take Illinois Central for Clinton. He forgets his promise to wake Horace White, "Tribune" reporter, at Decatur, and White is carried to Indiana line. Lincoln is much amused when White appears in Clinton after meeting is over. Herndon & Weik, II, 111.

Lincoln is busy all day with Harrison case, taking active part in examination and cross-examination of witnesses. Illinois State Journal, 2 September 1859.

He takes promissory note of N. B. Judd for $3,000, bearing interest at 10 per cent. IHi—Lincoln Estate Inventory.

Lincoln writes to Henry Wilson of Massachusetts on value of political organization. In late Aug. or early Sept. Lincoln begins long reply to pamphlet by John Hill, Petersburg Democrat, entitled "Opposing principles of Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln." Having got his own pamphlet well started as reply, he gives it up, evidently deciding that Hill's attack is not worth more of his time. Abraham Lincoln to Henry Wilson, 1 September 1860, CW, 4:109; Abraham Lincoln to John Hill, September 1860, CW, 4:104-8; Fragments of an Answer to John Hill, [September 1860], CW, 4:108.

Gen. Butler, invited by President to cabinet meeting at 10 A.M., describes capture of forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C. In afternoon President, John G. Nicolay, and Seward family visit local army camp. Lincoln describes officer: "There's more in that Colonel than you'd think at first. He begins low, but he goes high." Directs driver to return to city via Capitol. NRR—Diary of Frances Seward Ms.; Nicolay to Bates, 2 September 1861, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In evening President and Sec. Seward review 1st and 3d New York Regiments of Excelsior Brigade. N.Y. Times, 2 September 1861.

President grants audience requested by Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase to Judge Hugh L. Bond of Baltimore and Henry H. Goldsborough, president, Maryland Senate. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, [1 September 1862], CW, 5:402.

Kansas delegation, including Abel C. Wilder, Kansas political figure, and Senator Lane (Kans.), interviews Lincoln relative to making Kansas separate department. Memorandum, 1 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln calls General George B. McClellan to White House and urges him to use his influence to correct unkind feeling of Army of Potomac toward General John Pope. Official Records—Armies 1, XII, pt. 2, 1018.

President and McClellan confer with General Henry W. Halleck at his headquarters until after dark. They write General Orders No. 122 placing McClellan in command of troops around Washington. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 1 September 1862, 2d ed., 3:6; Philadelphia News, 5 September 1862.

Henry Stoddard, treasury clerk and brother of William O. Stoddard, who helped with wounded after Second Manassas (Bull Run), describes what he saw and heard to President. William O. Stoddard, Lincoln's Third Secretary: The Memoirs of William O. Stoddard, ed. by William O. Stoddard, Jr. (New York: Exposition Press, 1955), 153-56.

President requests suspension of order compelling 400 persons on Eastern Shore of Virginia to take oath of allegiance and to pay assessment for damage to lighthouse. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 1 September 1863, CW, 6:427.

Lincoln presents his autograph to Mrs. A. E. Gridley, who spent three months in Washington visiting hospitals. Gridley to Lincoln, 30 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Confers with Gov. Michael Hahn (La.) about new constitution for Louisiana, and electoral campaign. Hahn to Lincoln, 24 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Recognizes Fernando de la Cuesta as consul of Mexican Republic at Philadelphia. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 3 September 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:2.

[John Nicolay at Astor House in New York. Puleston to Nicolay, 1 September 1864, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]

President telegraphs Postmaster Gen. Blair at Portsmouth, N.H.: "Please return here at your earliest convenience." Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 1 September 1864, CW, 7:529.

Directs Col. Huidekoper to proceed to Rock Island, Ill., and ascertain names of prisoners of war there who wish to take oath of allegiance and enter military service of Union. Order to Henry S. Huidekoper, 1 September 1864, CW, 7:530-31.

[Atlanta is occupied by Union forces under General William T. Sherman.]