Lincoln files with circuit clerk of Sangamon County a notice written by Stuart. Lincoln writes a bill of complaint for Elijah Houghton in Houghton v. Hart et al., a specific performance case.Record Book A; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln fills out a printed alias subpoena in chancery form in Garrett v. Levering. Photocopy.

[Tenth issue of The Old Soldier is published. Old Soldier (Springfield, IL), Issue 10, 15 June 1840.]

In Potter v. Bell, jury fails to agree. Urquhart and Rutledge represent plaintiff, Lincoln and Bachman defendant. Hawks v. Bell is tried by court on agreement of both parties. Defendant's attorneys, Lincoln and Bachman, move court to dismiss suit for want of jurisdiction in lower court. Court takes case under advisement.Record.

In the Menard County Circuit Court, Lincoln, as attorney for appellants George U. Miles and James P. McCoy, files his clients' affidavit and an account of the goods purchased by appellee David B. Miles in the appeal case of Miles & McCoy v. Miles. Judge Samuel H. Treat rules in favor of Miles & McCoy and orders David B. Miles to pay them $26.27 and the court costs. Lincoln represents John Eaton in Taylor v. Eaton. Elijah Taylor's attorneys Thomas L. Harris and George O. Bachman ask the court to continue the case, and the court grants their request. In the replevin case of Purkapile v. Hornbuckle, a jury hears the testimony and the arguments of the parties and decides in favor of Hornbuckle. The court orders Lincoln's client John Purkapile to pay the court costs and orders the sheriff to return the property in question to Hornbuckle. Lincoln, representing W. W. Bennett and John Bennett, files a demurrer in Pillsbury v. Bennett & Bennett and requests a continuance. The court grants Lincoln's request. Affidavit, filed 15 June 1842, Miles & McCoy v. Miles, Robert Todd Lincoln Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Account, 15 June 1842, Miles & McCoy v. Miles, case file, box 7; Judgment Docket Entry, 16 September 1844, Miles & McCoy v. Miles, Judgment Docket 1; Order, 15 June 1842, Taylor v. Eaton, General Record A, 127; Judgment, 15 June 1842, Purkapile v. Hornbuckle, Docket Book 1, 125; Order, 15 June 1842, Pillsbury v. Bennett & Bennett, Docket Book 1, 127, all in Menard County Circuit Court, Menard County Courthouse, Petersburg, IL.

House continues deliberations on naval appropriations bill. Lincoln votes on several amendments.Journal.

He writes to Richard S. Thomas on school lands, having found law dealing with fractional townships which have no 16th section for school support. They can claim other public land. Lincoln suggests this obscure law be given publicity in newspapers, which Thomas does by printing Lincoln's letter. Abraham Lincoln to Richard S. Thomas, 15 June 1848, CW, 1:479.

[At some point on his journey Lincoln writes memorandum of what he will tell President Taylor in making his case for commissioner. His main argument is geographical. Central Illinois Whigs have had no important patronage, and Whigs of Northwest states are for Lincoln. "Is the center nothing?—that center which alone has ever given you a Whig representative?" Memorandum to Zachary Taylor, [15?] June 1849, CW, 2:54.]

[Pursuant to call, meeting convenes at courthouse to discuss proposal of Congressional Committee of Thirteen. John T. Stuart, Gov. Metcalfe of Kentucky, and others address meeting. Resolutions favoring recommendations of committee are unanimously adopted.]

Lincoln buys muslin for his wife. Pratt, Personal Finances, 145.

Six of Lincoln & Herndon's cases come before circuit court. They win one, Smith v. Snow & Keys, assumpsit suit, when court finds for defendant. Two are stricken from docket, pleas are filed in two others, and one is continued. Record.

Disposal of five cases winds up Lincoln's work in Sangamon Circuit Court. One is Rorax v. Arnold, tried March 25, 1854, when jury failed to agree. Now jury returns verdict for plaintiff. Lincoln & Herndon represent defendant. Record.

In Mary S. Smith et al. v. William Green et al., chancery, Lincoln writes answer of James C. Conkling, guardian, replication of complainant, and order of court. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

(See June 18, 1854.)

Court overrules Lincoln & Herndon's demurrer in part and sustains it in part. Aside from this, their court work is limited to securing continuances in two cases. Record.

[McLean Circuit Court convenes for special term at Bloomington. Judge Norton presides in place of Judge Davis.]

Republican leaders hold evening meeting at state library. Lincoln reads speech he intends to deliver on his expected nomination next day. Almost all advise against radicalism of the "house divided" paragraph, but Lincoln's determination to deliver it remains unshaken. Ward H. Lamon, The Life of Abraham Lincoln: From His Birth to His Inauguration (Boston: Osgood, 1872), 398.

Lincoln writes to Chicago attorney Henry A. Clark regarding the U.S. Circuit Court cases of Cochran & Hall v. Camp et al., and Cochran & Hall v. Morrison et al. The cases involve a dispute over titles to government land warrants. Lincoln writes, "The cases . . . are already continued. I have never had any definite arrangement with any one about a fee on these cases; and the consequence is I am bothered with them every court, without understanding any thing about them. I blame no one for this; but it would be better all round for me to either get out of the cases, or get in deep enough to understand and prepare them." He sends draft in payment for Chicago "Press & Tribune" for another year. Abraham Lincoln to Henry A. Clark, 15 June 1859, CW, 3:385; Abraham Lincoln to the Chicago Press and Tribune Company, 15 June 1859, CW, 2:385.

Lincoln and Browning take tea with Jesse K. Dubois. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln acknowledges letter from J. E. Brady of Pittsburgh. "Your kind remembrance of me gratifies me, as well as the flattering prospect which you give of the old 'Key Stone.' " He thanks W. M. Dickson for dealing with Burnet House bill. Abraham Lincoln to Jasper E. Brady, 15 June 1860, CW, 4:76; Abraham Lincoln to William M. Dickson, 15 June 1860, CW, 4:76-77.

President accepts offer of ten additional regiments from Governor John A. Andrew (Mass.). Endorsement: John A. Andrew to Hiram Walbridge, 15 June 1861, CW, 4:408.

President attends presentation of linen havelocks to three companies of the Second United States Cavalry at Arlington House, former home of General Robert E. Lee, in Virginia. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 18 June 1861, 3:2.

Lincoln writes to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase and asks him to "issue a Warrant" for $7,500 worth of merchandise that First Lady Mary Lincoln bought "for the purpose of furnishing the President's House, in accordance with the act of Feb. 20. 1861." Mary Lincoln purchased items including "Lace Curtains . . . 1 Rosewood Bedstead . . . 2 Arm Chairs . . . 4 Wall Chairs . . . [and] 1 Rich Rosewood Center Table" from William H. Carryl and Brother, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 15 June 1861, CW, 4:407; Harry E. Pratt and Ernest E. East, Mrs. Lincoln Refurbishes the White House (Harrogate, TN: Lincoln Memorial University, 1945), 12.

[See May 29, 1861, June 17, 1861.]

President writes Gen. Fremont that Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson's "game" is to keep "our troops" away from Richmond, and "our game" is not to allow this. Abraham Lincoln to John C. Fremont, 15 June 1862, CW, 5:270-72.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln in Philadelphia: "Tolerably well. Have not rode out much yet, but have at last got new tires on the carriage wheels, & perhaps, shall ride out soon." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Lincoln, 15 June 1863, CW, 6:277.

Issues proclamation calling for 100,000 militia. Proclamation Calling for 100,000 Militia, 15 June 1863, CW, 6:277-78; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 15 June 1863, 2d ed., Extra, 2:1.

Interviews E. L. Baker about charges against N. W. Edwards, commissary, and William H. Bailhache, quartermaster at Springfield, Ill., of having used their positions to amass personal fortunes. Abraham Lincoln to Edward L. Baker, 15 June 1863, CW, 6:275-76.

Informs Gen. Hooker at Fairfax Station, Va.: "The facts are now known here that Winchester and Martinsburg were both besieged yesterday; the troops from Martinsburg have got into Harper's Ferry without loss; those from Winchester, are also in, having lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about one third of their number." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Hooker, 15 June 1863, CW, 6:276-77.

Communicates with Gen. Daniel Tyler at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.: "It would be useful, if we could tell Hooker, about what number of the enemy is about Winchester and all North of it—also what troops they are. I will be obliged, if you will ascertain as nearly as you can, and inform me." Abraham Lincoln to Daniel Tyler, 15 June 1863, CW, 6:278.

President orders arrest of John S. Carlisle of West Virginia, engaged in treasonable correspondence with enemy of U.S. Order for Arrest of John S. Carlisle, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:393.

Writes Sec. Chase: "The Governor of Iowa and some of the M.C.'s have a little embarrassment about the removal of a Mr. [Robert J.] Atkinson, in your department, . . . Please help me a little. If you will write me a note that you do not wish Atkinson removed, that will end the matter." Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:392.

Telegraphs Gen. Grant: "Have just read your despatch of 1 P.M. yesterday. I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:393.