Lincoln, J. Rowan Herndon, and Peter Elmore witness deed from Ransom Lane and Nancy Lane to James Goldsby for 80 acres in Rock Creek vicinity, four miles south of New Salem, for which Goldsby pays $560. Sangamon County Deed Book F, 217, Illinois Regional Archives Depository, University of Illinois Springfield.

Lincoln draws up list of seven notes due estate of George Spears, Sr., deceased. Unpaid notes totaling $479 are due from residents of New Salem neighborhood. Among those known to Lincoln were T. J. Nance, Jacob Bale, and Levi Summers.Inventory of Notes Due Estate of George Spears, 3 September 1838, CW, 1:121.

[Greene County Circuit Court convenes at Carrollton.]

[Lincoln probably speaks at Mt. Carmel. George E. Smith, When Lincoln Came to Egypt (Herrin, IL: Trovillion Private Press, 1940), 60-62.]

Lincoln and Rev. Francis A. McNeill are speakers at memorial service for Bowling Green, conducted by Springfield Masonic Lodge No. 4. July 18, 1842 committee of five—John Bennett, Martin S. Morris, John Uhler, Edward Jones, and John Zwisler—was appointed to make arrangements "for the day of procession."Sangamo Journal, 20 August 1842, William H. Herndon Papers, Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.

N. A. Ware gives Lincoln power of attorney to represent him in Ware v. Edward Jones in Tazewell Circuit Court.Photocopy.

Tazewell Circuit Court opens seven-day term. Defendant in Dobbs v. Dobbs enters motion to overrule order to pay complainant $50 to continue suit. After hearing argument, court sustains motion. Leonard and Lincoln appear for complainant and Briggs for defendant.Record.

Lincoln writes and files answer of William D. Briggs, guardian ad litem for infant defendants in Phillips et ux. v. Merriam et al. Photocopy.

[Someone buys a pair of "buskins" for $1.50 on Lincoln's account at John Irwin & Co. John Irwin & Co., Ledger and Journals, 1:366, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL.]

Lincoln writes to Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania inquiring as to prospects in that state. "The news we are receiving here now, by letters from all quarters is steadily on the rise; we have none lately of a discouraging character."Abraham Lincoln to Thaddeus Stevens, 3 September 1848, CW, 2:1.

Lincoln & Herndon's client, Robert Wilbourn, wins the trespass case Wilbourn v. Crenshaw et al. when the jury finds the defendants guilty and assesses damages of $32.50. In Baker v. Browne, an attachment suit, the defendant defaults and the jury assesses $2,000 damages in favor of Lincoln & Herndon's client. Lincoln & Herndon repesent the defendant in a replevin case, Jackson v. Brown, and the plaintiff submits to a nonsuit. Lincoln & Herndon file pleas for the defendant in the trespass case, Penny v. McHenry. Record.

Lincoln and Smith secure rule on defendants in Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al. to answer in 60 days. On their motion B. S. Edwards is appointed guardian ad litem for infant defendants. Lincoln's only other case is continued. Record.

Some of defendants in Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al. default, and Lincoln and Smith's bill is taken for confessed against them. Case is submitted to Judge Davis to be decided during vacation with both sides privileged to submit arguments in writing and appeal to Supreme Court. In McDonald v. Allen, action in debt, Lincoln & Herndon file defendant's affidavit and secure continuance. Record.

At auditor's office Lincoln picks up warrant No. 8456, $250, Judge Davis' salary for quarter ending August 30, 1853. Warrant Register, Auditor's Office.

Logan Circuit Court convenes.]

[Mrs. Lincoln charges bonnet, ribbon, silk, shoes, slippers, and combs to her husband's account ($8.77) at John Williams & Co. Pratt, Personal Finances, 148.]

Lincoln writes to Dr. William Fithian to inform him that he is scheduled to deliver a speech in the doctor's hometown of Danville on September 22. Lincoln explains that Stephen A. Douglas will speak in Danville on September 21, which provides Lincoln with an opportunity: "My recent experience shows that speaking at the same place the next day after D. is the very thing—it is, in fact, a concluding speech on him." Lincoln ends the letter by asking Fithian to "Give full notice to all surrounding counties" about his upcoming visit to Danville. Abraham Lincoln to William Fithian, 3 September 1858, CW, 3:84-85.

In Bloomington, Lincoln is the guest of Judge David Davis. Daily Illinois State Journal (Springfield), 7 September 1858, 2:3.

Harrison trial is concluded. Lincoln makes concluding defense argument, "examining the evidence with great skill and clearness, discussing the law and replying to the positions assumed by the prosecution with a subtle and resistless logic, and frequent illustrations of singular fitness." Jury brings in verdict of not guilty. Illinois State Journal, 5 September 1859.

Lincoln draws up agreement of lot owners in Hutchinson's Cemetery appointing John Hutchinson superintendent, and signs with 18 others. Agreement with John Hutchinson, 3 September 1859, CW, 3:399.

He writes $7.67 check to "W. P. McKinnie," farmer. DLC—Original.

President visits and inspects Arsenal most of morning, accompanied by Major George D. Ramsey. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1861, 2:2.

In afternoon inspects army installations near Falls Church, Va. Russell, Diary.

At some point during day, visits Navy Yard with General George B. McClellan and Secretary of War Simon Cameron. National Republican (Washington, DC), 4 September 1861, 3:1.

Rides with Secretary of State William H. Seward family in evening. Talks briefly with General Winfield Scott. Frances Seward, Diary.

President discusses with Gen. Pope recent changes in military command. Donald, Chase Diaries, 120.

Orders Gen. Halleck to organize immediately an army for active operations from all material within his control independent of forces needed for defense of Washington and to put this army in field. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 3 September 1862, CW, 5:404.

Appoints Joseph Holt as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

At Soldiers' Home confers from 9 P.M. until midnight with Secretary of State William H. Seward, just returned from New York. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1862, 2d ed., 3:6.

Deposits April salary warrant for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President irritated by publication of letter to J. C. Conkling prior to meeting for which it was written. Abraham Lincoln to James C. Conkling, 3 September 1863, CW, 6:430; Harper, Press, 134.

Mrs. Lincoln at Manchester, Vt., receives message from President: "The Secretary of War tells me he has telegraphed Gen. [Abner] Doubleday to await further orders. We are all well, and have nothing new." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Lincoln, 3 September 1863, CW, 6:431.

President repeats message to Postmaster Gen. Blair in New Hampshire to come at once. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:531.

Issues order for celebration on September 5, 1864 of victories at Atlanta, Ga., and Mobile, Ala. Order for Celebration of Victories at Atlanta, Georgia, and Mobile, Alabama, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:532.

Proclaims Sunday, September 11, 1864, day of thanksgiving and prayer. Proclamation of Thanksgiving and Prayer, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:533-34; Washington Chronicle, 11 September 1864.

Interviews Joseph Doyle, Ohio farm boy, and gives him card to see Sec. Stanton . Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:534.

Interviews Sen. Chandler (Mich.) who has plan for winning November election. Plan calls for removal of Postmaster Gen. Blair from cabinet. Thomas Harry Williams, Lincoln and the Radicals (Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1941), 329.

John Nicolay returns from New York, where he has been since August 29, 1864 on mission for President. Nicolay to Bates, 4 September 1864, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President issues order of thanks to Rear Adm. Farragut and others for successful operations in Mobile Harbor and against neighboring Forts Powell, Gaines, and Morgan. Order of Thanks to David G. Farragut and Others, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:532-33.

Tenders national thanks to Gen. Sherman and officers for campaign in Georgia resulting in capture of Atlanta. Order of Thanks to William T. Sherman and Others, 3 September 1864, CW, 7:533.