Gov. Reynolds dispatches three messengers to Fort Armstrong, 50 miles distant, for provisions. In 24 hours troops will be without food.Reynolds Order and Letter Book, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

In William F. Berry's home, Abraham Lincoln and Mentor Graham serve as clerks in an election to pick a sheriff. Lincoln and Graham attest to the results certified by election judges Bowling Green, Hugh Armstrong, and David Whray. Lincoln casts his vote for David Dickinson, who receives 77 votes. The winner, Garrett Elkin, receives 84 votes, and Zechariah Peter places third with four votes.Election Return, 5 May 1834, CW, 1:23-24.

[Lincoln is allowed $1 as clerk of election and $2 for returning poll book by County Commissioners' Court. Record D, 84; Judges of Special Election, Sangamon County Commissioners' Court, Records, 1825-1837, SC 1333-A, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.]

[Circuit court of new county of Livingston, which should have met this week, does not hold its term until October 21, 1839.Record.]

[The Sangamo Journal announces: "Our bills for McLean County are made out, and settlement can be made with A. Lincoln, Esq. who will be present at the term of the Circuit Court in Bloomington next week."Sangamo Journal, 5 May 1838.]

Lincoln writes answer of complainant and interlocutory decree in Babb v. Blair et al.Photocopy.

Stuart & Lincoln buy $9.25 worth of merchandise from a Springfield merchant. Account (copy), 5 May 1840, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 185, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

[In the De Witt County Circuit Court an unknown representative requests a continuance on Lincoln's behalf in the case of Lincoln v. Turner & Turner. Lincoln is attempting to collect a $200 legal fee. The court continues the case on his motion.Order, 5 May 1842, Lincoln v. Turner & Turner, Chancery Record 1 A, 88, De Witt County Circuit Court, De Witt County Courthouse, Clinton, IL.]

In U.S. Circuit Court, Logan & Lincoln, representing plaintiff in Larkin v. Doyle, file their declaration and ask summons.Record.

[Piatt Circuit Court convenes at Monticello.]

Lincoln loses Philbrick v. Philbrick when complainant is awarded divorce. He writes and files plea and joins in plaintiff's demurrer in Hill v. Masters and Goodpasture. Court awards plaintiff judgment for debt of $257. Lincoln & Herndon file plea and affidavit for continuance in Page v. Boyd and Boyd. Record; Files.

Lincoln attends House. Day is devoted to private calendar.Journal.

Vermilion Circuit Court begins its session. Young v. Littler, continued at last two terms, is abated by reason of plaintiff's death. Lincoln is attorney for defendant. Gundy v. Gundy, in which he also represents defendant, is continued. Record.

[The Spring term of the Champaign County Circuit Court begins in Urbana with thirty-nine cases on the docket. Orders and Decrees, 5-9 May 1852, Circuit Court Record A, 87-112, Champaign County Circuit Court, Champaign County Courthouse, Urbana, IL.]

Defendant in Smith v. Gaines files plea of not guilty but Lincoln and Saltonstall win case when jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $100. Suit is action for trespass. Record.

One of Lincoln's clients in riot case pleads guilty. Another, whom he is defending on charge of cheating and fraud, defaults, and writ of scire facias is issued. In third case, King v. John M. Gill & Co., jury hears evidence, and is discharged by agreement. Lincoln and Parker for defendant consent to judgment against their client in sum of $504.15 and costs. Record.

Lincoln writes defendant's separate answer in Brown et al. v. Ayers et ux.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln defends U. H. Crosby on charge of obstructing road with fence. Jury finds for plaintiff and assesses his damages at $1; Lincoln files bill of exceptions. Record.

Lincoln gives Crosby receipt for $5—"on my fee in his road suit in the Tazewell circuit court." Original, Metamora Court House.

He writes defendant's instructions in Gipps v. Crosby (see May 3, 1856). Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In Roberts v. Harkness, jury finds that defendant does not owe plaintiff as alleged. Lincoln, one of defendant's counsel, writes instructions to jury. Record; Files.

Baltimore committee urges recognition of independence of Southern States. Lincoln rebukes them for lack of fighting spirit. Randall, Lincoln, 1:366.

Gov. William A. Buckingham (Conn.) assures President of support of people of Connecticut. Welles to wife, 5 May 1861, Gideon Welles Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President calls meeting of heads of departments 8 P.M. White House. Seward to Cameron, 5 May 1861, Simon Cameron Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lieutenant John Worden, commander of the U.S.S. Monitor, his eyesight still impaired from a wound received in battle with the C.S.S. Virginia, calls on President. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 May 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

Samuel Strong, inventor, displays his breechloading carbine at White House. Bruce, Tools of War, 188.

Lincoln interviews Lt. Col. G. Montagu Hicks and orders his appointment as aide-de-camp to Gen. Wool with rank of colonel. Hicks to Lincoln, 22 May 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

About dusk President, Secs. Stanton and Chase, and several others leave Navy Yard on board revenue cutter "Miami" for Fortress Monroe. Spend night on Potomac 15 miles below Alexandria, Va. Nicolay to Bates, 9 May 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Flower, Stanton, 154.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Cabinet meets. President reads telegram from Gen. Hooker admitting that Confederates hold works on heights of Fredericksburg, Va. Little else of importance. Welles, Diary.

In afternoon Sen. Sumner (Mass.) and Sec. Welles at Navy Dept. discuss army under Hooker. President arrives at department and joins discussion. Welles, Diary.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

In evening Lincoln interviews Congs. Smith (Ky.) and Ashley (Ohio). Hay, Letters and Diary.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Lincoln writes to octogenarian Mrs. Abner (Sarah) Bartlett, of Medford, Massachusetts, and thanks her for the "very excellent pair of socks of your own knitting, which you did me the honor to send." Lincoln adds, "I accept them as a very comfortable article to wear; but more gratefully as an evidence, of the patriotic devotion which, at your advanced age, you bear to our great and just cause. May God give you yet many happy days." Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Abner Bartlett, 5 May 1864, CW, 7:331.

Authorizes and requires Secs. Chase and Stanton to allow exportation of horses bought for personal use of French Emperor and of Captain General of Cuba. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase and Edwin M. Stanton, 5 May 1864, CW, 7:331.