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<date value='1850-09-01'>Sunday, September 1, 1850.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Lincoln writes letter of introduction to Thomas Corwin, secretary of
treasury, in behalf of Simeon Francis, editor of "Illinois Journal,"
who wishes interview with Alexander H. H. Stuart, new secretary of
interior. Lincoln will be obliged for any assistance Corwin can
render Francis.
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<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A141' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Corwin</xref>, 1 September [1850], <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:93.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-02'>Monday, September 2, 1850.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Lincoln writes to Thomas Corwin and John J. Crittenden, attorney
general, recommending John Addison for clerkship.
<bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A142' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to John J. Crittenden and Thomas Corwin</xref>, 2 September 1850, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:93.</bibl>
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He writes answer of Mary Lyons in <name type='case' key='L03837'>Jared P. Irwin v.
Mary Lyons and Lewis Graves</name>, Sangamon Circuit Court case.
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
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["Circuit Court,—Sickness in the family of Judge Davis, at
Bloomington," says Illinois Journal, "has been the cause of the
adjournment of the Circuit Court of Sangamon county, until November
next."]
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<date value='1850-09-04'>Wednesday, September 4, 1850.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Lincoln writes, has sworn, and files affidavit of Patrick Giblin in
<name type='case' key='L03052'>Coon v. Lloyd et al.</name>
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-09'>Monday, September 9, 1850.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>. </dateline>
<p> To John Addison Lincoln writes: "There are some
letters remaining at the Department of the Interior, which were placed there as
recommendations of myself for Comr. of the Genl. Land Office. I will thank you
to withdraw them, and forward them to me." <bibl default='NO'>
<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A143' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham
Lincoln to John Addison</xref>, 9 September 1850,
<title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:93.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-12'>Thursday, September 12, 1850.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Lincoln fills in writ of scire facias for appearance of Jabez Capps, defendant, in case of <name type='case' key='L02459'>Enos et al. v. Capps</name>. He files writ with clerk of Supreme Court.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-18'>Wednesday, September 18, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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Tazewell Circuit Court meets in Pekin, new county seat. In <name type='case' key='L01097'>Butcher v. Gipps et al.</name>, defendant is given leave to amend his answer. Lincoln represents complainant.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-19'>Thursday, September 19, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>. </dateline>
<p> Lincoln is appointed guardian <ital>ad litem</ital> for infant defendants in <name type='case' key='L01155'>Prickett v. Opdycke et al.</name>, petition to sell real estate. In
<name type='case' key='L01209'>Ely v. Kirk</name>, appeal, Lincoln and Parker, for defendant,
move to dismiss suit for want of jurisdiction, but motion is overruled. Lincoln writes and files
order of court ordering partition of lands in <name type='case' key='L01155'>Prickett v. Opdycke
et al.</name>
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-21'>Saturday, September 21, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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Lincoln and Parker win appeal when jury finds for plaintiff in <name type='case' key='L01090'>Daven v. Armington</name> and assesses his damages at $52.63. In <name type='case'>People v. Hawley</name>, indictment for obstructing road, jury brings in true bill. Lincoln and Haines are
attorneys for defendant.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-23'>Monday, September 23, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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Defendant in <name type='case'>People v. Hawley</name> posts bond for appearance. Lincoln and Parker win <name type='case' key='L01209'>Ely v. Kirk</name> when jury finds for defendant.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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Lincoln gives J. A. Crain receipt for $10, for fee in <name type='case'>Crain v. Walter et al.</name> "except a contingent fee as
per his written promise to me."
<bibl default='NO'>Emanuel Hertz, <title>Abraham Lincoln: A New Portrait</title>, 2 vols. (New York: Liveright, 1931), 605.</bibl>
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Lincoln writes replication and demurrer in <name type='case'>People
v. Moss et al.</name>, in which, with Campbell and Stuart, he acts
for People.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-24'>Tuesday, September 24, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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<name type='case' key='L01067'>Larimore v. Berry</name>, appeal, Lincoln for plaintiff, is tried by jury, which finds for defendant. Lincoln writes and signs defendant's plea in <name type='case' key='L01167'>Selak v. Saltonstall</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Record; Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-25'>Wednesday, September 25, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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Lincoln has six cases in court. He dismisses one, settles second <name type='case' key='L01097'>Butcher v. Gipps et al.</name>) by agreement, files pleas in third, and fourth case is continued. In <name type='case' key='L01155'>Prickett v. Opdycke et al.</name>, lands are ordered partitioned. In <name type='case' key='L01146'>Pope v. Atwater & Parker</name>, bill for relief, court dismisses Lincoln's bill and orders public administrator to pay Atwater $719 due him on order of probate court.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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In <name type='case' key='L01097'>Butcher v. Gipps et al.</name> and <name type='case'>People v. Moss et al.</name> Lincoln writes order of
court.
<bibl default='NO'>Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-26'>Thursday, September 26, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.7833, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Metamora,
IL</place>. </dateline>
<p> In <name type='case' key='L01775'>Hart v.
O'Neal</name>, agreed judgment written by Lincoln, attorney for defendant,
affirms judgment of lower court which awarded plaintiff $16.15 and costs. In
<name type='case' key='L01805'>People v. Snyder et al.</name> and
<name type='case' key='L01799'>People v. Clifton et al.</name>, indictments for
"gaming," defendants, represented by Lincoln, give bond for appearance at next
term. <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-27'>Friday, September 27, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.5667, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Pekin, IL</place>.
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Lincoln endorses petition of 60 Tazewell County citizens to Gov.
French: "The signers to this petition are excellent citizens."
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<xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A144' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Endorsement: Petition for Pardon of Henry Heath</xref>, [27 September 1850], <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:94.</bibl>
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<date value='1850-09-30'>Monday, September 30, 1850.</date>
<place key='40.4833, -88.9833' teiForm='name'>Bloomington, IL</place>.
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[McLean Circuit Court convenes.]
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