[Thomas Lincoln files amended answer in Richard Mather v. Vance, Bush, and Lincoln.Equity Papers Bundle 24, Hardin Circuit Court.]

Lincoln writes the description of a survey of a tract of land north of Springfield for William G. Cantrall. Survey for William G. Cantrall, 5 September 1834, Private Collection.

Stuart & Lincoln are attorneys in Rice v. Lindsay, a case before justice of the peace Thomas Moffett. Moffett continues the case until the following Tuesday.Stuart & Lincoln fee book.

Lincoln participates in two cases in the Pike County Circuit Court. In the debt case of Hall v. Smith, Lincoln writes the affidavit of his client, defendant Amasa Smith. Smith asserts that his son William E. Smith can verify that Amasa delivered lumber worth $125.50 to plaintiff Thomas L. Hall, thereby repaying his debt. Amasa Smith states that his son resides in Ohio, and therefore would be unable to appear as Amasa's "material witness" until the court's next term. In the case of People v. Edwards, Lincoln writes the affidavit of defendant William W. Edwards. Edwards claims that a person on the jury that found him guilty of resisting an officer is not a U. S. citizen. Edwards also states that he has asked the court to "arrest" the "judgment" against him. Affidavit of Amasa Smith, 5 September 1839, Hall v. Smith, Private Collection; Affidavit of William W. Edwards (copy), 5 September 1839, People v. Edwards, copy files, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Political debate between Lincoln and John A. McClernand is held. Register, 25 September 1840.

In Cromwell & McNaghton v. Hewitt & Davenport, defendant enters motion to dismiss case for want of prosecution. Court sustains motion. Leonard appears for plaintiffs and Lincoln for defendants.Record.

Dobbs v. Dobbs is argued before jury, which fails to agree. Stuart v. Bailey is dismissed for want of prosecution. Lincoln is attorney for plaintiff. Record.

National Intelligencer announces that Whigs will hold mass meeting at "their Platform" at 7 P.M. to celebrate anniversary of defense of Fort Harrison, "the first of the glorious achievements of the gallantZachary Taylor." J. E. Brady of Pennsylvania, A. Lincoln of Illinois, J. M. S. Causin, T. F. Bowie, T. G. Duckett and Z. C. Lee of Maryland, and L. F. Tasistro of New York are expected to speak.

Lincoln & Herndon, representing the plaintiff Joseph Nelson, file a demurrer to the defendants' plea in the replevin case Nelson v. Busher and Nelson. The court sustains the demurrer and dismisses the case against the defendant Nelson. Busher's attorney withdraws all pleas except a plea of non detinet. Lincoln & Herndon's client confesses the plea, the court dismisses the case and orders Nelson to pay all court costs. The court overrules the plaintiff's demurrer to the defendant's plea filed on Tuesday in Penny v. McHenry. Lincoln & Herndon, who represent the defendant in the case, request a continuance. Lincoln buys 50¢ worth loaf sugar and pound of candles (40¢). Bunn Journal.

Before departure on circuit, Lincoln has another adjustment made on his buggy, 50¢ iron band. Obed Lewis Account Books.

[Logan Circuit Court begins its session.]

Lincoln attends sheriff's sale resulting from Stigleman et al. v. Bruce. He writes memorandum of sales. Photocopy.

Lincoln enjoys day of rest, except for talking politics with callers. CW, 3:90.****

Republican presidential nominee Lincoln writes to Anson G. Chester, of Buffalo, New York. Chester had informed Lincoln about a newspaper that accused Lincoln of making disparaging remarks about Thomas Jefferson. Lincoln responds, "The extract...which you sent...is a base forgery...I never said anything like it, at any time or place. I do not recognize it as anything I have ever seen before, emanating from any source. I wish my name not to be used; but my friends will be entirely safe in denouncing the thing as a forgery, so far as it is ascribed to me." Abraham Lincoln to Anson G. Chester, 5 September 1860, CW, 4:111-12.

Lincoln confers with Gen. Scott about Military Dept. of Missouri, Gen. Fremont, and Gen. Hunter. Scott to Lincoln, 5 September 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Appears on Pennsylvania Ave. in rain, carrying parcel, no umbrella. Russell, Diary.

Approves purchase in Europe of 100,000 muskets and "18,000 sabres" through Herman Boker & Co. Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 5 September 1861, CW, 4:509.

Receives August salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Mrs. Lincoln and family return to Washington. National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 September 1861, 2:1; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 September 1861, 3:1.

[In New York, Mrs. Lincoln purchases books from Daniel Appleton and Co., in amount of $264.00. DNA—RG 217, General Accounting Office, 141-775.]

Lincoln and John Hay visit War Dept. telegraph office before breakfast. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President presents Gen. Pope's report of his Virginia campaign to members of cabinet, who decide against publication. Welles, Diary; Official Records—Armies 461-62.

Gen. McClellan orders guard established at President's residence on grounds of Soldiers' Home. McClellan to Lincoln, 5 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President receives August salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President interviews Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and directs him to quartermaster general. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery C. Meigs, 5 September 1863, CW, 6:432-33.

Receives August salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes former Cong. Segar (Va.) of dispatch from Maj. Henry Z. Hayner reporting that people are jubilant over presidential order ending collection of lighthouse assessment as victory over government extorted by fear. "No dollar shall be refunded by my order, until it shall appear that my act in the case has been accepted in the right spirit." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Segar, 5 September 1863, CW, 6:434.

President receives Blas Bruzual, minister from Venezuela, and replies to speech. Reply to Blas Bruzual, 5 September 1864, CW, 7:536-37.

At 12 M. salutes fired, as ordered by President on September 3, 1864. Henry J. Raymond, The Life and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln . . . Together with his State Papers, including his Speeches, Addresses, Messages, Letters, and Proclamations and the Closing Scenes Connected with his Life and Death (New York: Derby & Miller, 1865), 546.

Lincoln receives August salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.