March of 20 miles is made. Volunteers camp on large prairie, two miles from timber or water, 18 miles south of Yellow Banks. Much dissatisfaction and murmuring is heard from troops about cold and dampness of ground.Diary of O. H. Browning, in Stevens, Black Hawk War, 117-18.

In the Fulton County Circuit Court, Stuart & Lincoln represent plaintiffs James Atwood, John M. Atwood, and John P. White in the case of Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum. Lincoln writes and signs a bond for costs. Lincoln also writes a notice informing the defendants of the plaintiffs' intentions to take the depositions of several individuals, and to use the depositions as evidence in the case. Lincoln signs the document, "Stuart & Lincoln." Bond for Costs, 2 May 1838, Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum, case file 624; Notice to Take Depositions, 2 May 1838, Atwood & Co. v. Shinn & Vittum, case file 624, both in Fulton County Circuit Court, Illinois Regional Archives Depository, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Tazewell Democratic convention meets in morning. At noon court adjourns and debate between Lincoln, Douglas, May, and Thomas begins. Lincoln opens discussion with denunciation of Van Buren Administration. He relates many amusing anecdotes which convulse house with laughter and concludes with vindication of Hero of Tippecanoe. Douglas answers him. Sangamo Journal, 15 May 1840.

[By this date, Lincoln likely left Springfield for Marshall, Illinois, in time for his May 4 court date in the Clark County Circuit Court. In a letter to Joshua F. Speed dated July 4, 1842, Lincoln writes that he was on the circuit "five or six weeks" in the spring. Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 4 July 1842, CW, 1:288-90.]

[The Circuit Court of Livingston County convenes at Pontiac; the session lasts one day.]

[Champaign County Circuit Court met yesterday, and closes its spring term today at Urbana.]

Logan & Lincoln, representing plaintiff in Barrett v. Kilbourne, file with clerk of U.S. Circuit Court mortgage on 440 acres of land in Christian County to secure payment of $500. They ask for summons to defendant returnable at June term of court.Record.

[Piatt Circuit Court convenes at Monticello.]

Sangamo Journal (May 7, 1846) reports yesterday's Whig convention in Petersburg: "Lincoln was nominated as the Whig candidate for representative to Congress from this Congressional District. This nomination was, of course, anticipated, there being no other candidate in the field. Mr. Lincoln, we all know, is a good Whig, a good man, an able speaker and richly deserves the confidence of Whigs in District and State." Logan places Lincoln's name before convention.John G. Nicolay and John Hay, Abraham Lincoln: A History, 10 vols. (New York: Century, 1890), 1:245.

[Champaign Circuit Court convenes at Urbana.]

In Nancy Jane Dunn v. Albert G. Carle, bastardy, and Zephaniah Dunn v. Carle, trespass for seduction, defendant posts recognizances and files affidavits for continuance. In Dunn v. Carle, assumpsit, defendant is permitted to plead over. In all three cases, Lincoln, Howitt, and McRoberts are attorneys for plaintiffs, Benedict, Gridley, and Somers for defense. Record.

Lincoln, Howitt, and Roberts win People ex rel. Dunn v. Carle when jury finds defendant is father of Nancy Jane Dunn's child. Defendant is ordered to pay $50 a year for child's support. In Dunn v. Carle, jury finds defendant guilty of seduction and assesses damages of $180.41. Record.

Tazewell Circuit Court convenes. Lincoln, Jones, and Saltonstall, representing defendant in Crabb & Walls v. Wallace, before court September 15, 1852, enter motion to quash writ issued for want of declaration filed in season. Lincoln files defendant's plea in Smith v. Parmelee. Record; Photocopy.

Lincoln files a plea for defendant Henry Hainline in the Tazewell County Circuit Court case of Keener v. Hainline. Hainline's dog attacked plaintiff Henry Keener and "did . . . greatly lacerate, hurt, and wound one of" Keener's legs. The injuries caused Keener to become "sick, sore, lame, and disordered." Keener is suing Hainline for $1,000 in damages. Hainline pleads "not guilty," and the court empanels a jury. The jury "fail[s] to render a Verdict." The court releases the jury and continues the case. Narratio, filed 16 August 1853, Keener v. Hainline, box 34, Tazewell County Circuit Court, Tazewell County Courthouse, Pekin, IL; Plea, filed 2 May 1854, Keener v. Hainline, Private Collection; Order, 2 May 1854, Keener v. Hainline, General Record F, 622, Tazewell County Circuit Court, Tazewell County Courthouse, Pekin, IL.

He also writes defendant's plea in Hall v. Woodrow. Photocopy.

Lincoln has one case in court, Mark v. Bailey et al., chancery suit in which he is one of three solicitors representing defendants. Complainants' solicitors dismiss suit as against several defendants, and continue it against others (see May 9, 1856). Record.

In Beath v. Hainline, appeal from justice of peace, jury is dispensed with, and court decrees that judgment of lower court be affirmed for $20. Plaintiff is ordered to pay one third of costs in Circuit Court, defendant all other costs. Lincoln represents plaintiff. Record.

Lincoln credits another payment on A. & J. Haines notes, and deposits $50 in his bank account. IHi—Lincoln Estate Inventory; Marine Bank Ledger.

To R. M. Corwine of Ohio Lincoln outlines his prospects. "I think the Illinois delegation will be unanamous for me at the start; and no other delegation will. . . . You know how it is in Ohio. I am certainly not the first choice there; and yet I have not heard that any one makes any positive objection to me. It is just so everywhere so far as I can perceive." Dubois and Davis will be in Chicago to confer with "friends from other States." Lincoln thanks James G. Wilson of Chicago for sending book of Fitz-Greene Halleck's poems, praising several. Abraham Lincoln to Richard M. Corwine, 2 May 1860, CW, 4:47-48; Abraham Lincoln to James G. Wilson, 2 May 1860, CW, 4:48.

At noon President raises flag over Patent Office, 7th and F Sts. NW. National Republican (Washington, DC), 2 May 1861, 3:1, 3 May 1861, 3:2; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 2 May 1861, 3:1.

Reviews Rhode Island Marine Artillery. National Republican (Washington, DC), 3 May 1861, 3:1; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 3 May 1861, 3:3; Remarks to Rhode Island Marine Battery, 2 May 1861, CW, 4:352-53.

At 8 P.M. consults with Secretary of State Seward and Chicago detective. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 2 May 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Later in the evening, reviews New York Fire Zouaves, commanded by Colonel Elmer Ellsworth. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 3 May 1861, 3:1.

In evening Sen. Browning (Ill.) spends hour in family room with Lincoln who has headache. Browning, Diary.

Cong. Davis (Md.) interviews President regarding article in Baltimore "American" on Rear Adm. Du Pont's unsuccessful attack on Charleston. Davis to Lincoln, 4 May 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

During past week gentleman called on President and asked for pass to Richmond. "Well," said President, "I would be very happy to oblige you, if my passes were respected; but the fact is, sir, I have, within the past two years given passes to 250,000 men to go to Richmond, and not one has got there yet." Washington Chronicle, 2 May 1863.

Lincoln writes Gov. Curtin (Pa.) that Gen. Schenck says the enemy menacing Pennsylvania will have to fight or run today. "I really do not yet see the justification for incurring the trouble and expense of calling out the militia. I shall keep watch and try to do my duty." Abraham Lincoln to Andrew G. Curtin, 2 May 1863, CW, 6:195.

President sends to House of Representatives documentation relative to military status of Gen. Blair. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 2 May 1864, CW, 7:326-27.

Confers with Cong. John F. Farnsworth (Ill.), former general of volunteers, regarding court of inquiry requested by Gen. Hurlbut, recently transferred by order of Gen. Grant. Abraham Lincoln to Stephen A. Hurlbut, 2 May 1864, CW, 7:327-28.