Capt. Early's company starts back to Dixon's Ferry from Kellogg's Grove.Lt. Col. Wm. Davenport to Atkinson, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Brig. Gen. James D. Henry's brigade of volunteers, and regulars under Col. Zachary Taylor, accompanied by Gen. Atkinson and Gov. Reynolds, leave Dixon's Ferry at noon and take up line of march along left bank of Rock River. Each horseman packs 15 days' provisions. Twelve miles out, army camps.Stevens, Black Hawk War, 203-4; Johnston Journal, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files with the court the plaintiff's declaration in Stockton v. Tolly.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln, for Stuart & Lincoln, writes and files declaration in Luckett v. D. E. & J. Ruckel. Henry F. Luckett is seeking to collect on note for $118.50 given by Ruckels October 15, 1838, for rent on cabinet shop and ware room.Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Hay v. Bryan.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln meets with Jackson memorial committee, which arranges ceremony for July 12, 1845.Register, 4 July 1845.

Lincoln receives "dunn" from P. H. Hood & Co. for $5.38 and one from Walter Harper & Co. for $8.50 for goods purchased by Mrs. Lincoln. He hesitates to pay them, because, as he recalls, she told him when she left that no bills remained unpaid.Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 2 July 1848, CW, 1:495-96.

In House Lincoln speaks on bill changing time of holding courts in western Virginia and raising judge's salary from $1,600 to $2,500. He votes to strike out salary raise.Remarks in U. S. House of Representatives Concerning Salary of Judge of Western District in Virginia, 28 June 1848, CW, 1:494-95.

By virtue of decree in chancery in Barret & Barret v. Eastham et al., decided by Christian Circuit Court August 22, 1850, Lincoln, as commissioner, executes and signs deed conveying properties in Taylorville to complainants. Deed Record, Christian County, III, 857-59.

Lincoln, representing defendant, files affidavit for continuance in VanBrunt & Watrons v. Madux in U.S. Circuit Court. United States v. Hartzler is tried. Witnesses are few and evidence brief. Jury finds accused not guilty on two counts, guilty on one. Lincoln reads testimonial letter from Danville citizens, and judge pronounces light sentence, two years in penitentiary. Record; Chicago Times, 7 July 1858.

Lincoln has two cases in U.S. Circuit Court. Gaylord, Son & Co. v. Lansing & Ostrom, in which he represents plaintiffs, is settled by agreement, plaintiffs consenting that judgment for $1,080.31 be entered against them, and defendants agreeing that execution be stayed six months. In Howland v. Peoria & Hannibal RR, Lincoln argues defendant's demurrer. Record.

Lincoln writes to New York Evening Post editor William Cullen Bryant, who wrote to congratulate Lincoln upon his presidential nomination. Bryant advised, "[M]ake no speeches write no letters as a candidate, enter into no pledges, make no promises, nor even give any of those kind words which men are apt to interpret into promises. Several of our Presidents have had a great deal of trouble from this cause." Lincoln writes, "I appreciate the danger against which you would guard me ; nor am I wanting in the purpose to avoid it. I thank you for the additional strength your words give me to maintain that purpose." William Cullen Bryant to Abraham Lincoln, 16 June 1860, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to William C. Bryant, 28 June 1860, CW, 4:81.

Lincoln is elected to board of trustees of Illinois State University, Springfield's projected college. Minutes, Carthage College, Carthage, Ill.

Lincoln prepares letter addressed to Sec. Seward to be used by him at conference of Union governors in New York prompting them to issue new calls for troops: "I expect to maintain this contest until successful, or till I die, or am conquered, or my term expires, or Congress or the country forsakes me." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 28 June 1862, CW, 5:291-92.

President Lincoln writes to West Point cadet Quintin Campbell, who is related to Lincoln's wife Mary. Lincoln learned from Quintin's mother Ann Campbell that her son is "feeling very badly." Lincoln encourages Quintin to "stick to the resolution you have taken to procure a military education. I am older than you, have felt badly myself, and know, what I tell you is true. . . . [I]f you falter, and give up, you will lose the power of keeping any resolution, and will regret it all your life. Take the advice of a friend, who, though he never saw you, deeply sympathizes with you, and stick to your purpose. Sincerely your friend." Abraham Lincoln to Quintin Campbell, 28 June 1862, CW, 5:288.

Telegraphs Gen. McClellan: "Save your Army at all events. Will send re-inforcements as fast as we can. . . . I feel any misfortune to you and your Army quite as keenly as you feel it yourself. . . . It is the nature of the case, and neither you or the government that is to blame. Please tell at once the present condition and aspect of things." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 28 June 1862, CW, 5:289-91.

At 10 A.M. cabinet meeting President reads reply to resolutions of Ohio Democratic State Convention regarding former Cong. Vallandigham (Ohio). Also reads Gen. Hooker's telegram offering to resign as commander of Army of Potomac. Sec. Welles believes that choice of Gen. Meade to succeed Hooker was made before meeting. Welles, Diary.

"Gen. Hooker has asked to be relieved and Gen. Meade succeeds him." Diary, Montgomery C. Meigs Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln telegraphs Gen. Couch at Harrisburg, Pa.: "What news now? What are the enemy firing at four miles from your works?" Abraham Lincoln to Darius N. Couch, 28 June 1863, CW, 6:299.

Cabinet meets. President attends "although slightly indisposed." Welles, Diary.

Transmits to Senate information in regard to maltreatment of passengers and seamen on board ships plying between New York and New Granada. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:415.

Communicates to Senate reports on alleged enlistment in foreign countries of recruits for military and naval service of U.S. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:415-16.

Approves act repealing fugitive slave act of 1850 and all acts and parts of acts for rendition of fugitive slaves. Stat. L., XIII, 200.

Approves joint resolution of Congress to incorporate Young Men's Christian Association of city of Washington. Stat. L., XIII, 411.

Explains to Sec. Chase that for political reasons Maunsell B. Field cannot be appointed assistant treasurer of U.S. at New York. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:413-14.