Army encamps opposite mouth of Yahara River (sometimes called River of the Four Lakes).Johnston Journal, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

[Sangamo Journal announces that Republican, Springfield's Democratic paper, compliments Lincoln for course he took in legislature on bill "permitting the State Bank to take the million dollars worth of reserve stock and obligating the bank to pay the Wiggins loan" of $100,000 made in 1831. Sangamo Journal, 2 July 1836.]

The Sangamon County Circuit Court opens for a two-week term with Judge Jesse B. Thomas, Jr., presiding. The court appoints Lincoln guardian ad litem for the infant defendants in State Bank of Illinois v. Musick et al. In the chancery case Stevenson v. Abrams et al., the court grants the complainant permission to take the deposition of the defendant Abrams. Stuart, Lincoln, and Treat represent the complainant John G. Stevenson.Record.

Lincoln, representing Matthew McNair, writes and signs a joinder to the defendant's first plea in McNair v. Adams. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln files declaration in Iles v. Lyman & Lyman in Sangamon Circuit Court. E. Iles is seeking to collect note for $120 given by Lyman to Eddin Lewis and taken over by Iles in January 1840. Lincoln writes declarations in two other cases: Short v. Ditson et al., and Stockton v. Tolly.Photocopy; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln "signs" confidential circular addressed to Henry Enoch Dummer and others in Cass and Scott senatorial district, urging them to run Whig for state Senate. Some trouble has arisen under new apportionment bill and they do not wish to fail in getting Whig into office if possible.Circular to Henry E. Dummer and Others, 2 July 1842, CW, 1:287-88.

Lincoln writes memorandum in Carpenter v. Wash et al., and signs for his client, Milton H. Wash.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln buys merchandise, $2.40.Irwin Ledger.

Congressman Lincoln writes to his wife Mary Lincoln, who is visiting family in Lexington, Kentucky. He received invoices from two merchants, and writes, "I hesitated to pay them, because my recollection is that you told me . . . there was nothing left unpaid." Lincoln relays news about Congressman William Richardson's family: "Mrs. Richardson is still here; and what is more, has a baby—so Richardson says, and he ought to know." Lincoln advises Mary to hire someone to help her care for their sons, "the dear codgers," Robert and Eddie. Lincoln adds, "Father expected to see you all sooner; but let it pass; stay as long as you please, and come when you please. Kiss and love the dear rascals." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 2 July 1848, CW, 1:495-96.

In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln and Logan file plaintiff's declaration in John Moore, use of Bank of Indiana v. Buchanan and Vandermark. They filed their praecipe April 30, 1852. They allege failure of defendants to pay promissory note for $2,134 made by them to John Ross and assigned to bank. Record.

U.S. Circuit and District Courts for new Northern District of Illinois convene. Judges McLean and Drummond preside. "The dockets are heavy, and include many important cases." Chicago Democratic Press, 2 July 1855.

Lincoln attends session. Abraham Lincoln to Charles Hoyt, 10 July 1855, CW, 2:314.

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.

Peoria and Hannibal Railroad case comes up again. It is continued, but on Lincoln's motion defendant is ruled to plead in 20 days, or plaintiff is to have judgment by default. Record.

Lincoln poses for Barry. Granite Monthly, October 1904-December 1904, 102-4.

He writes letter of introduction for D. L. Phillips of Anna, calling him one of the "most active and efficient republicans in Illinois. He is doing good service in our cause; and will ask nothing not needed, and misapply nothing received by him." To Whom It May Concern: For David L. Phillips, 2 July 1860, CW, 4:81.

Chicago Tribune notes that Willie Lincoln is dangerously ill with scarlet fever.

President authorizes General Scott to suspend writ of habeas corpus if necessary at any point of any military line between Washington and New York. Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 2 July 1861, CW, 4:419.

Confers with Gen. John C. Fremont who leaves for command in West. N.Y. Times, 4 July 1861.

At 2 P.M. receives Henri Mercier, French minister. Seward to Lincoln, 1 July 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Interviews Cong. Henry May (Md.), about to leave for Richmond. N.Y. Times, 8 July 1861.

With Sec. Cameron reviews 2d New Hampshire and 11th Massachusetts Regiments. N.Y. Tribune, 3 July 1861.

Visits camp of 11th Massachusetts Regiment on Pennsylvania Ave. Allen C. Clark, Abraham Lincoln in the National Capital (Washington, DC: W. F. Roberts Co., 1925), 27.

President announces signing of treaty of commerce with Ottoman Empire. National Intelligencer, 6 August 1862.

Cong. George W. Julian (Ind.) discusses military outlook with President. Rice, 54.

In conference with Sec. Stanton on subject of fugitive Negroes President decides that by law they cannot be sent back to masters, should not be allowed to starve, should be given work and paid reasonable wages. Butler, Correspondence, 2:41-42.

Signs number of important bills; among them, Act to Prohibit Polygamy in Utah, and Pacific Railroad Act. Boston Advertiser, 21 July 1862; N.Y. Tribune, 3 July 1862.

Reads Gen. McClellan's dispatches to Sen. Browning (Ill.) at White House. Browning, Diary.

Approves Morrill Land Grant College Act donating public lands to states and territories providing colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts. Stat. L., XII, 503.

Again writes Gen. Halleck that reinforcements would be welcome but not at cost of delaying Chattanooga expedition. Asks if Halleck could "make me a flying visit." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 2 July 1862, CW, 5:300-1.

Informs McClellan that "the idea of sending you fifty thousand, or any other considerable force promptly, is simply absurd. . . . Save the Army, . . . and I will strengthen it for the offensive again, as fast as I can." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 2 July 1862, CW, 5:301-2.

Returns to Senate unapproved bill for additional medical officers because it is superseded by approved bill. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 2 July 1862, CW, 5:302.

In morning Sec. Welles finds Lincoln at War Dept. reading dispatches from Gen. Meade. Welles, Diary.

"Lincoln was in the telegraph office hour after hour during those anxious days and nights." Bates, Telegraph Office, 155.

Lincoln asks Sec. Stanton to pay advertising bill of "National Republican." It is "a source of trouble to me." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 2 July 1863, CW, 6:313.

President confers with Cong. Julian (Ind.) on power of Congress to confiscate landed estates of Confederates. George W. Julian, Political Recollections 1840-1872 (Chicago: Jansen, McClurg, 1884), 245.

Former Sen. Fessenden (Maine), newly nominated secretary of treasury, has long interview with President at White House. Chicago Tribune, 3 July 1864.

President interviews Gen. Meigs regarding Fort Leavenworth, Kans. Diary, Montgomery C. Meigs Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President and family begin summer residence at Soldiers' Home. Washington Chronicle, 3 July 1864.

President approves act granting lands to aid in construction of railroad and telegraph line from Lake Superior to Puget's Sound on Pacific coast. Stat. L., XIII, 365.

Mrs. Lincoln and Robert arrive home. Washington Chronicle, 3 July 1864.

President Lincoln writes to U.S. Supreme Court justice and friend David Davis and to federal judge Samuel H. Treat, of Springfield, Illinois, seeking each man's "summary of the evidence, with your impression, on the Coles County [Illinois] riot cases." On March 28, in Charleston, members of the 54th Illinois Infantry clashed with area Democrats and a riot ensued. Nine people died, including six soldiers and three citizens. Twelve people were wounded. Abraham Lincoln to David Davis, 2 July 1864, CW, 7:421-22; Abraham Lincoln to Samuel H. Treat, 2 July 1864, CW, 7:422-23; Robert D. Sampson, "'Pretty Damned Warm Times': The 1864 Charleston Riot and 'The Inalienable Right of Revolution'," Illinois Historical Journal 89, no. 2 (Summer 1996): 99-116.

Transmits to Senate information regarding African slave trade. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 2 July 1864, CW, 7:422.