Barry continues work on his sketch of Lincoln. Granite Monthly, October 1904-December 1904, 102-4.

Thomas M. Johnston, artist, calls on Lincoln, who promises to give him sitting next morning. Boston Globe, 15 February 1932.

Republican presidential nominee Lincoln writes to political ally Cassius M. Clay, of Kentucky, and thanks him for campaigning in Indiana on Lincoln's behalf. "At the close of the tour," Lincoln asks Clay to "drop me a line, giving your impression of our prospects in that state." Lincoln suggests that Clay would aid the campaign by speaking in Illinois, and proposes that Clay "commenc[e] say, at Marshall, in Clark county, and thence South and West, along our Wabash and Ohio river border." Lincoln adds, "In passing, let me say, that at Rockport [Indiana] you will be in the county within which I was brought up from my eigth year—having left Kentucky at that point of my life." Abraham Lincoln to Cassius M. Clay, 20 July 1860, CW, 4:85.

In western Illinois rumor persists that Lincoln years ago attended Know-Nothing lodge in Quincy. Lincoln writes to Abraham Jonas, reciting in detail his movements on two pertinent occasions when he visited Quincy, and asks that affidavits be procured from respectable men to settle the question. "It must not publicly appear that I am paying any attention to the charge." Lincoln endorses Gov. John Wood's invitation to Seward to speak in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln to Abraham Jonas, 21 July 1860, CW, 4:85-86; Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, [21 July 1860], CW, 4:86-87.

Lincoln writes to his son Robert's friend, George C. Latham, whom Harvard University denied admission. Lincoln writes, "I know not how to aid you, save in the assurance of one of mature age, and much severe experience, that you can not fail, if you resolutely determine, that you will not. . . . In your temporary failure there is no evidence that you may not yet be a better scholar, and a more successful man in the great struggle of life, than many others, who have entered college more easily. Again I say let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed." Abraham Lincoln to George C. Latham, 22 July 1860, CW, 4:87.

Lincoln writes to Caleb Smith of Indiana: "From present appearances we might succeed . . . without Indiana; but with it, failure is scarcely possible. Therefore put in your best efforts." Abraham Lincoln to Caleb B. Smith, [23 July] 1860, CW, 4:87-88.

Springfield Republicans hold rally. Carl Schurz, speaker of day, arrives in morning and stays at Lincoln's home as guest. In evening American and German Wide-Awake clubs parade to Lincoln's residence and escort him and Schurz to state house. Illinois State Journal, 25 July 1860.

Lincoln autographs for Schurz copy of Debates. Original owned by Paul Steinbrecher, Chicago, Ill.

Springfield Democrats demonstrate with procession. Democrats claim Lincoln watched parade from state house dome. Republicans deny it, and for weeks controversy, reminiscent of Lincoln's Mexican War resolutions, goes on as to 'spot' from which he viewed parade. Register, Illinois State Journal, 26 July 1860 ff.

Thomas M. Johnston, Boston artist, completes portrait of Lincoln. Rufus R. Wilson, Lincoln in Portraiture (New York: Press of the Pioneer, 1935), 104.

Lincoln writes Francis E. Spinner, New York congressman: "You will perhaps be pleased, as I have been, to know that many good men have tendered me substantially the same advice that you do (excepting as to re-election) and that no single man of any mark has, so far, tempted me to a contrary course." Spinner had warned Lincoln that Buchanan men were making patronage deals with Republicans. Abraham Lincoln to Francis E. Spinner, 27 July 1860, CW, 4:88.

Lincoln sends Nicolay, his secretary, to Carl Schurz with scrapbook which Schurz wants, and writes covering note. Abraham Lincoln to Carl Schurz, 28 July 1860, CW, 4:88.

Lincoln acknowledges speech which James O. Putnam of New York sent him, and compliments him. "And now allow me to name one error. John Adams was not elected over Jefferson by the H.R.; but Jefferson was over Burr. Such is my recollection." Abraham Lincoln to James O. Putnam, 29 July 1860, CW, 4:89.

To Thomas Doney, Lincoln writes: "The picture (I know not the artistic designation) was duly and thankfully received. I consider it a very excellent one; though, truth to say, I am a very indifferent judge." Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Doney, 30 July 1860, CW, 4:89.