Lincoln completes and signs a form certifying that during the Black Hawk War, David Rutledge "served as a private in the Company of Mounted Volunteers" under Lincoln's "command." Lincoln attests that Rutledge was "honorably discharged" on June 7, 1832. Certificate of Discharge for David Rutledge, 30 August 1832, Lincoln Manuscripts, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Lincoln completes and signs a form certifiying that William Hohimer served as a private in Lincoln's company during the Black Hawk War and was "honorably discharged" on June 7, 1832. Certificate of Discharge for William Hohimer, 30 August 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

Lincoln writes to Chicago attorney Jonathan Y. Scammon regarding money due to Kinzie & Hall from the estate of Samuel Musick, and signs the letter "Stuart & Lincoln." Lincoln writes, "We suppose there is a small sum in the hands of our Probate Justice due to the claim of Kinzie & Hall against Musick. Procure an order to the Probate Justice from Kinzie & Hall to pay over to us what may be due them, and we will draw it and send it to you." After Kinzie & Hall authorize the Probate Justice to pay the judgment due to them to Lincoln, Lincoln will forward the money to Scammon.Abraham Lincoln to Jonathan Y. Scammon (copy), 30 August 1839, Newman Collection, Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL.

[At Tremont, Stephen T. Logan files petition in Tharpe v. Hinman & Hinman, and files mortgage deed on which client, Tharpe, seeks to foreclose.Photocopy.]

Lincoln makes affidavit before John Calhoun, clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court, that Richard J. Hamilton and Benjamin F. Fridley are material witnesses for defense in Johnson v. Strode. Defendant desires to take their testimony by deposition.Photocopy.

Lincoln buys 87¢ cloth brush.Irwin Ledger.

Lincoln buys clothing material, 75¢. Irwin Ledger.

He and J. Robinson address meeting of Sangamon Temperance Union. One listener signs pledge. William H. Townsend, Lincoln and Liquor (New York: Press of the Pioneers, 1935), 60.

[Members of Constitutional Convention who favor Zachary Taylor for President hold evening meeting in Capitol. Some 50 Whigs attend. Illinois Gazette, 11 September 1847.]

In Jackson v. Brown, the court sustains Lincoln & Herndon's demurrer argued on Wednesday. They represent Herndon's father, Archer G. Herndon, in Herndon v. Hall and Waddell. Lincoln & Herndon dismiss the case and the court orders the plaintiff to pay all court costs. The court continues two of their cases. Record.

In Porter v. Clinton, defendant defaults and Lincoln & Herndon's client is awarded dower. Lincoln & Herndon oppose Stuart and Edwards in action for divorce—Chapman v. Chapman. They win case when complainant is granted divorce and custody of five children. Question of alimony is continued. Record.

D. & I. P. Spear v. Humphreys, assumpsit suit, is submitted to jury of seven. Plaintiff then enters nonsuit. Lincoln & Herndon are attorneys for defendant. Lincoln is attorney for plaintiff in Furr v. Crafton, which is referred to arbitrators. Lincoln & Herndon file defendant's plea in Wallace v. Witmer & Langford, and writes defendants' affidavits. He writes and has sworn John Mitt's affidavit in Benbridge v. Mitts. Record; Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Register and Illinois Journal announce that Lincoln will speak on "Colonization" at First Presbyterian Church this evening. "The subject is of deep interest and growing magnitude," says Register, "and well worthy of consideration on the part of all good patriots and well-wishers of humanity. . . . The subject and the speaker are both attractive. Let them meet with an appreciative audience."

Lincoln writes and signs bill of divorce for Mary Sinclair in Sinclair v. Sinclair. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln addresses "a very large and attentive audience" with "most telling effect." Illinois State Journal, 4 September 1856.

He reviews history of Nebraska bill, and appeals to Fillmore men to vote for Fremont and defeat Buchanan. Register, 4 September 1856; Speech at Petersburg, Illinois, 1 September 1856, CW, 2:366-68.

The Tazewell County Republicans hold their nominating convention in the morning. At about 1:30 in the afternoon, John A. Jones introduces Lincoln, who speaks from the steps of the courthouse before a crowd of between 1,500 and 2,000 people. In his two-hour speech, Lincoln compares the Whig and Republican parties, explains his opposition to slavery, and discusses other "great issues" of the day. William Kellogg, a candidate for Congress and a former circuit court judge, follows Lincoln on the program. Chicago Daily Press and Tribune (IL), 2 September 1858, 2:3; Peoria Daily Transcript (IL), 31 August 1858, 1:1; Washington Investigator (IL), 2 September 1858, 2:3; Speech at Tremont, Illinois, 30 August 1858, CW, 3:76-77.

Lincoln sends his autograph to C. H. Brown. Photocopy.

Republican presidential nominee Lincoln writes to Pennsylvania politician and newspaper publisher Alexander K. McClure, who frequently updated Lincoln about the Republicans' prospects in Pennsylvania and other eastern states. Lincoln expresses concerns and seeks clarification regarding some recent McClure communications, and writes, "Neither [of the two recent letters]...bears quite so hopeful a tone as your former letters. When you say you are organizing every election district, do you mean...that you are 'canvassing'—'counting noses?.'" Abraham Lincoln to Alexander K. McClure, 30 August 1860, Henry Horner Lincoln Collection, IHi, Springfield, IL.

In morning, Lincoln examines the Prussian Needle Gun, a breach-loading rifle. National Republican (Washington, DC), 31 August 1861, 1:1.

President makes several military appointments. National Intelligencer, 30 August 1861.

Lincoln continues to collect latest news about fighting in neighborhood of Bull Run. David H. Bates, Lincoln Stories Told by him in the Military Office in the War Department during the Civil War (New York: Rudge, 1926), 34; Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 30 August 1862, CW, 5:400; Abraham Lincoln to Herman Haupt, 30 August 1862, CW, 5:400-1; Abraham Lincoln to Herman Haupt, 30 August 1862, CW, 5:401.

Reveals peculiarities of Gen. Halleck to John Hay while riding to White House from Soldiers' Home. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Dismisses 12 officers of 71st Ohio Regiment who advised Col. Rodney Mason to surrender Clarksville, Tenn. N.Y. Tribune, 30 August 1862.

Considers at length indictment of Gen. McClellan prepared by Sec. Stanton and signed by Secs. Chase and Smith and Atty. Gen. Bates. Decides not to relieve McClellan of command under accusations. Flower, Stanton, 176-79.

"The President is very outspoken in regard to McClellan's present conduct. He said it really seemed to him that McClellan wanted Pope defeated." Hay, Letters and Diary.

Cabinet meets. Capture of Fort Morgan, Ala., confirmed by news from Gen. Sherman. Welles, Diary.

[John Nicolay in New York, sends letter to President by Robert Lincoln. Nicolay will start home tomorrow if he "gets matters arranged satisfactorily." Nicolay to Lincoln, 30 August 1864, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]