Lincoln fills out and signs a form certifying that Travice Elmore served as a private in Lincoln's company for 48 days during the Black Hawk War and was honorably discharged on June 7, 1832. Certificate of Discharge for Travice Elmore, 29 September 1832, RG 15, Entry 26: Records of the Bureau of Pensions and the Pension Service, Bureau of Pensions Correspondence and Pension Bounty Land Case Files Relating to Military Service Performed Between 1775 and 1861, Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Case Files of Bounty Land Warrant Applications Based On Service Between 1812 and 1855 and Disapproved Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, 1800-1900, National Archives Building, Washington, DC

Two thousand Whigs and Conservatives celebrate Stuart's election to Congress with barbecue at Porter's Grove. Speeches are made by Lincoln, Stuart, May, Hardin, Servant, Bond, Baker, and Henry. Lincoln's speech is "pithy in his own peculiar style and showed off some of the prominent features of Mr. Van Buren's administration." Alton Telegraph, October 10, 1838. Lincoln writes and signs declaration in Thompson v. Osborn.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln appears again in McDowall v. Humphries et al. Court orders that petitioner recover dower out of property of late David Duncan, husband of petitioner.Record.

James D. Smith's affidavit in McDowall v. Humphries et al. is filed. He writes and files petition for dower in case. He writes and signs Clifton H. Moore's name to Moore's answer of guardian of minor defendants.Photocopy.

Lincoln & Herndon file praecipe and declaration in Rockwell et al. v. Bradford in U.S. Circuit Court. They seek to collect $669.76 on two notes and $500 damages.Record.

[Piatt Circuit Court convenes at Monticello.]

[Champaign County Circuit Court meets.]

Mrs. Lincoln buys half gallon of vinegar for 13¢. Bunn Journal.

McLean Circuit Court begins its session. Only one case, Thompson v. Henline, can be definitely assigned as Lincoln's, and it is continued. Record.

In Adams v. Woodford County, Illinois, appeal, jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $296.85. Clark and Purple are attorneys for plaintiff, Haskill, Brown, and Lincoln for defendant. Gingrich v. Evans et al. is continued. Record.

Jury hears Davidson v. Burton and returns verdict of $1,700 in favor of plaintiff, represented by Clark, Lincoln, and Manning. In Coventry & Warwickshire Bank v. Whorrall, record reads: "This day comes the Plaintiff by his attorney N. H. Purple as well as the defendant in person attended by his attorney A. Lincoln." Lincoln enters demurrer, which is sustained. Case is continued at defendant's costs. Also continued at defendant's cost is Common v. Lucas, appeal, Lincoln for appellant. Record.

Lincoln boards 11 A.M. train for Lacon. Peoria Weekly Republican, 3 October 1856.

To conclude financial transaction begun the previous day, Lincoln releases mortgage that Daniel E. Ruckel had given him August 15, 1851, to secure promissory note of $300. Lincoln writes check to Jacob Ruckel for $200 and files mortgage Jacob Ruckel provides to secure $500 debt. Record; Check of Abraham Lincoln to Jacob Ruckel, 29 September 1857.

To Samuel Briggs, Lincoln writes legal opinion concerning organization of town of Delavan. "The five dollars is a sufficient fee." Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Briggs, 29 September 1857, CW, 2:423.

Lincoln spends day in office of John Moses, going over several volumes of "Congressional Globe" which Moses has indexed. In evening he speaks at court house. ISLA—Moses, "Lincoln at Winchester," Ms. Chicago Tribune, 5 October 1858.

Lincoln is in Chicago in morning, but during day leaves for Milwaukee. Chicago Journal, 30 September 1859.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $3 parasol at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 159.]

Lincoln enjoys himself by composing, in pencil, imaginary dialogue between Douglas and Breckinridge. Dialogue between Stephen A. Douglas and John C. Breckinridge, 29 September 1860, CW, 4:123-24.

President receives letter written by Col. Blair to Adjt. Gen. Thomas containing charges against official conduct of Gen. Fremont. Blair to Thomas, 26 September 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Tells Gov. Morton (Ind.): "We are doing the very best we can" in sending arms. Supply limited and must be sent where needed most. "Army in our front may make a half circle around Southward, and move on Louisville; but when they do, we will make a half circle around Northward, and meet them." Abraham Lincoln to Oliver P. Morton, 29 September 1861, CW, 4:541-42.

J. W. Forney interviews Lincoln on probable effects of Emancipation Proclamation and suspension of writ of habeas corpus. Forney to Lincoln, 26 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In afternoon at White House Lincoln reviews 145th New York Regiment. N.Y. Tribune, 30 September 1862.

Congratulates Gov. Stanly (N.C.) on conduct as military governor and expresses wish that "North Carolina may again govern herself conformably to the constitution of the United States." Abraham Lincoln to Edward Stanly, 29 September 1862, CW, 5:445.

Submits to Sec. Stanton subject of collision in ministering among Negroes about Port Royal. "A real christian charity, and forbearance on the part of all might obviate it." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 29 September 1862, CW, 5:445-46.

President addresses delegation of Sons of Temperance in East Room of Executive Mansion. Hay, Letters and Diary; Reply to Sons of Temperance, 29 September 1863, CW, 6:486-88.

Cabinet meets. "Neither Mr. Seward nor Mr. Stanton were present. They seemed, reasonably enough, to have given up attendance on these meetings of the Heads of Departments as useless; and, for ought I [Chase] see I may as well follow their example." Official Records—Armies 553.

Delegation from Missouri waits on President for interview to discuss removal of Gen. Schofield. Hay, Letters and Diary; Washington Chronicle, 30 September 1863.

Lincoln consults with Gen. Halleck about Gen. R. E. Lee reinforcing Gen. Early against Gen. Sheridan and cautions Gen. Grant of possibility. Hay, Letters and Diary; Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 29 September 1864, CW, 8:29.

Sec. Welles again discusses with President permit for Gen. A. J. Hamilton to trade in cotton. Welles, Diary.