Lincoln, Hugh Armstrong, and J. Clemment, at request of David Dickinson, deputy sheriff of Sangamon County, appraise two lots in New Salem. They value Lot No. 5 of first survey at $100 and Lot No. 1 of second survey at $50. Lots are put up for sale to satisfy judgment obtained by Nelson Alley against Henry Sinco, but not sold for lack of bidders. Appraisal of New Salem Lots Owned by Henry Sinco, 25 October 1833, CW, 1:20.

[Benjamin Talbott, Sangamon County recorder, writes long letter defending himself and Lincoln against assertions made in letter of James Adams published in "Republican" today.Sangamo Journal, 4 November 1837.

Citizens meet to take steps to pay first installment of $50,000 pledged toward cost of new state house.Trustee's Minutes.]

Lincoln purchases from his father and mother 40-acre tract in Coles County for $200. Thomas Lincoln purchased this tract December 31, 1840, from his stepson John D. Johnston for $50. Thomas Lincoln and wife are to have use of land during their lifetime.Indenture: Thomas and Sarah Lincoln to Abraham Lincoln, 25 October 1841, CW, 1:262-63.

Coles County Circuit Court convenes at Charleston for five-day term. Pearson & Anderson v. Monroe & Eastin, debt case, argued May 27, 1842, is dismissed at defendant's cost.Record.

[There is a tradition that Lincoln gave political address in Washington, Indiana, under large elm tree at Third and Main streets and engaged in law suit in Daviess County Court. LL, No. 271.]

Lincoln has 19¢ worth of additional repairs made on buggy.Obed Lewis Account Books.

Lincoln family leaves for Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln to Buckner S. Morris and John J. Brown, 19 October 1847, CW, 1:405-6.

Lincoln presides over meeting of Menard County bar. Herndon is member of committee on resolutions.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Mrs. Lincoln sends Robert to John Williams' store for two 15¢ cards of buttons. Pratt, Personal Finances, 145.]

Lincoln writes court order to partition land in Davis et ux. v. Redmond et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Notations in Lincoln's hand on judge's docket show that he sits as judge in 11 cases this term. Photocopy.

He writes order of court appointing W. D. Somers guardian ad litem in Porter et al. v. Busey et al., petition for partition continued from May term. Record.

Litigation is so great that Champaign Circuit Court adjourns at midnight. Urbana Union, 1 November 1855.

Lincoln writes Koerner about quo warranto case before court August 11, 1857—People ex rel. Koerner et al. v. Ridgely et al. "I want your authority, at my discretion," he says, "to pass the case over the next term of the Supreme Court. I can not mention the reason now; but there is a reason which I believe you will appreciate, when you come to know it." Abraham Lincoln to Gustave P. Koerner, 25 October 1857, CW, 2:425.

Lincoln arrives at about noon, and a cheering crowd accompanies him to the Randolph House, a hotel owned by William Harrison Randolph, a local businessman and a former state legislator. At two o'clock, on the courthouse square, Lincoln speaks before a crowd of more than four thousand people, "who stood there in the mud, and fog, and drizzle through his whole speech." Chicago Daily Press and Tribune (IL), 28 October 1858, 2:4; Quincy Daily Whig and Republican (IL), 27 October 1858, 2:1; Speech at Macomb, Illinois, 25 October 1858, CW, 3:333.

Harvey v. Campbell is again continued in Champaign Circuit Court. Record.

To caller, Gen. Welsh of New York, Lincoln remarks: "I declare to you this morning, General, that for personal considerations I would rather have a full term in the Senate—a place in which I would feel more consciously able to discharge the duties required, and where there is more chance to make reputation, and less danger of losing it—than four years of the presidency." ISLA—Nicolay Memo., Ms.

President does not hold stated cabinet meeting. N.Y. Times, 26 October 1861.

In evening father, son, and nephew of late Colonel Edward D. Baker call on Lincoln who is in conference with Thurlow Weed. National Republican (Washington, DC), 31 October 1861, 2:1; Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 16 November 1861.

Receives telegram from San Francisco, over newly completed telegraph to California. National Republican (Washington, DC), 26 October 1861, 2:3.

Cabinet meeting subject is case of Gen. Jefferson C. Davis who shot to death Gen. William Nelsonfollowing reprimand by Davis for alleged negligence. Welles, Diary.

Lincoln wires Gen. McClellan: "I have just read your despatch about sore tongued and fatiegued [sic] horses. Will you pardon me for asking what the horses of your army have done since the battle of Antietam that fatigue anything?" Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 24 [25] October 1862, CW, 5:474-75.

[Mrs. Lincoln is serenaded in evening at Metropolitan Hotel in New York. Speeches are made from balcony of hotel. General Scott and Archbishop Hughes pay their respects. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 28 October 1862, 2d ed., 2:2.]

In afternoon President discusses with Gen. Alfred H. Terry and Col. Joseph R. Hawley proposals for attacking Charleston. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President suspends execution of Young C. Edmonson. Issues pass to Francis T. King of Baltimore. Inquires about condition of Lt. Charles Saumenig. Sends Mr. Alderson to Sec. Stanton with note, "to get some suitable situation." Abraham Lincoln to John F. Miller, 25 October 1864, CW, 8:75-76.