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Wednesday, July 20, 1836.+-

Cotton Hill, Sangamon County, IL.

Legislative aspirants are scheduled to speak at meeting six miles south of Springfield. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 16 July 1836, 2:2.

Thursday, July 20, 1837.+-

Vandalia, IL.

Lincoln opposes efforts of bank's enemies to limit issue of bills to amounts of $10 or more, binding stockholders for debts of bank, and reserving right to alter, modify, change, or repeal charter.House Journal.

[Fifth "Sampson's Ghost" letter is dated today.Sangamo Journal, 22 July 1837.]

Saturday, July 20, 1839.+-

Springfield, IL.

Stuart & Lincoln lose Orendorf et al. v. Stringfield et al. when complainant's bill is dismissed. Three lawyers, Douglas, Stuart, and A. Campbell serve on jury which awards damages in Lee & Brady v. Crawford. Thomas Moffett is appointed to settle Darling v. Norred & Baker, in which Stuart & Lincoln represent defendants.Record.

Monday, July 20, 1840.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln in Circuit Court wins two cases by default, loses one, and in fourth case, court takes time.Record.

He writes Thomas Lasswell's affidavit, filed July 22, 1840, in Mock v. Lasswell.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In afternoon political debate takes place in court room between Lincoln and Jesse B. Thomas. Thomas charges Lincoln with authorship of series of letters criticizing Thomas' political activities that appeared in "Sangamo Journal" signed "A Conservative."Register, 24 July 1840.

Tuesday, July 20, 1841.+-

Springfield, IL.

["Since his return from the circuit," says AltonTelegraph, "Lincoln declines being considered as a candidate for Governor."]

Wednesday, July 20, 1842.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln draws up affidavit of Nathaniel Hay, who is suing Bryan to collect on promissory note for $161, but cannot find original note.Photocopy.

Lincoln attends Whig evening meeting at state house to organize Clay Club. Speeches are made by Lincoln, Logan, Baker, and A. Williams. N. W. Edwards, presiding, appoints Lincoln to executive committee.Sangamo Journal, 22 July 1842.

Saturday, July 20, 1844.+-

Vandalia, IL and Hillsboro, IL.

Short speeches mark departure of Sangamon, Shelby, and Macoupin delegations. When Shelby group takes road to east, they are given standard showing downfall of Polk and triumph of Clay. They reciprocate by giving "Clay and Frelinghuysen" banner to Sangamon Whigs. Lincoln addresses evening crowd at Hillsboro court house.Sangamo Journal, 25 July 1844, 8 August 1844.

Monday, July 20, 1846.+-

Near Henry, IL.

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Thursday, July 20, 1848.+-

Washington, DC.

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Saturday, July 20, 1850.+-

Chicago, IL.

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Monday, July 20, 1857.+-

Springfield, IL.

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Tuesday, July 20, 1858.+-

Springfield, IL.

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Wednesday, July 20, 1859.+-

Chicago, IL and En Route.

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Friday, July 20, 1860.+-

Springfield, IL.

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Saturday, July 20, 1861.+-

Washington, DC.

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Monday, July 20, 1863.+-

Washington, DC.

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Wednesday, July 20, 1864.+-

Washington, DC.

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