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<date value='1852-07-01'>Thursday, July 1, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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[On margin of Lincoln's speech on Henry Clay in Huntington Library
Herndon wrote: "A public meeting chose Mr. Lincoln to address
it—July 1st." Despite Logan's selection June 30, 1852, this
point gains credence from Lincoln's delivery of Clay eulogy. Choice
of Logan, not the favorite orator of Sangamon Whigs, may have been
courtesy, intending that he hand assignment to Lincoln.]
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<date value='1852-07-02'>Friday, July 2, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln and Logan file plaintiff's declaration
in <name type='case'>John Moore, use of Bank of Indiana v. Buchanan
and Vandermark</name>. They filed their praecipe April 30, 1852. They
allege failure of defendants to pay promissory note for $2,134 made
by them to John Ross and assigned to bank.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-03'>Saturday, July 3, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
[Sangamon County Whigs meet, endorse nomination of Scott and Graham,
party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates, propose John
T. Stuart for governor, endorse Richard Yates for Congress, and
select S. Francis, William Butler, William H. Herndon, P. P. Enos,
Job Fletcher, James W. Neale and William J. Black as delegates to
Whig state convention.
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Illinois Journal</title>, 6 July 1852.</bibl>]
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<date value='1852-07-05'>Monday, July 5, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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In U.S. Circuit Court Logan files declarations for plaintiffs in two cases in which Lincoln represents defendants. In <name type='case'>Everhard v. Welch and Dawson</name> he alleges failure of defendants to pay judgments of $772.36 and $529.20 secured in Ohio, also failure to pay judgment of $1,534.72 and debt of $1,031.84. In <name type='case' key='L02187'>Norton v. Gorden</name> he alleges failure of defendant to pay note for $1,068.39.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-06'>Tuesday, July 6, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
City pays tribute to Henry Clay. Rev. Dresser reads service at
Episcopal Church, after which procession moves to Representatives
Hall, "where A. Lincoln pronounced an impressive eulogy. . . . During
the proceedings business was suspended, stores closed, and everything
announced the general sorrow at the great national bereavement."
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Illinois Journal</title>, 9 July 1852; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A193' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Eulogy on Henry Clay</xref>, 6 July 1852, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:121-32.</bibl>
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<p>
Lincoln writes and mails to Clinton summons and bond for costs in <name type='case' key='L00616'>Welsh v. Lewis</name>, Dewitt Circuit Court case, signing "Ballou & Lincoln p.q." Ballou, associate with Lincoln for plaintiff, writes and files declaration.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-07'>Wednesday, July 7, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>. </dateline>
<p> Lincoln files defendants' pleas in answer to
declarations filed by Logan July 5, 1852. In first case he alleges discharge of
defendants from all debts by decree of bankruptcy. In second he alleges payment
to prior assignee. <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p> Whig state convention meets at
state house in afternoon and Whig ratification meeting is held in evening.
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Illinois Journal</title>, 8 July 1852, 9 July 1852.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-08'>Thursday, July 8, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
In U.S. Circuit Court Logan secures order on defendant in <name type='case'>Everhard v. Welch and Dawson</name> to plead by July 12,
1852.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p>
"Judge McLean is not here—Drummond presides alone," records
Browning in his Diary. "The weather is excessively hot, and on
yesterday there were two deaths by cholera in Town."
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<date value='1852-07-09'>Friday, July 9, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
Lincoln's and 37 other names appear on advertisement announcing
meeting of commissioners of Springfield and Terre Haute Railroad to
be held at Charleston August 18, 1852 for organizing and opening
books for subscription of stock. Advertisement is dated "Marshall,
July 9."
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Journal</title>; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A194' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Notice of Meeting of Commissioners of the Springfield and Terre Haute Railroad</xref>, 9 July 1852, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:133.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-10'>Saturday, July 10, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
Lincoln buys three kinds of cloth and pair of slippers for his wife
at John Williams & Co.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 145.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-12'>Monday, July 12, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Orville H. Browning records in his Diary: "Attending [U.S.] Court.
Commenced trial of [William] Williamson, formerly Postmaster at Lacon
who is indicated for robbing the mail. I am assisting Lincoln at his
request." Lincoln pays $10 cash on his carriage account.
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Obed Lewis Account Books</title>.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-13'>Tuesday, July 13, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Browning is so discouraged over Williamson case he does not wish to
speak, but at Lincoln's persuasion he addresses jury for two hours.
"The defendant," he records, "is a young man, who lost a leg in the
Mexican war. . . . I believe him to be guilty, but . . . am sorry for
the poor devil."
<bibl default='NO'>Browning, <title corresp='books_Browning'>Diary</title>.</bibl>
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Lincoln files pleas in <name type='case'>Moore v. Banquary</name> and
<name type='case'>Moore v. Buchanan and Vandemark</name>, before
court April 30, 1852 and July 2, 1852 respectively.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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Lincoln takes home "5 yds. Quilled Ribbon," 89¢.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 145.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-14'>Wednesday, July 14, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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Jury finds Williamson guilty of embezzling package containing $15,000
in bank notes. Browning and Lincoln plan to try to arrest judgment
"but have not much hope."
<bibl default='NO'>Browning, <title corresp='books_Browning'>Diary</title>.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-15'>Thursday, July 15, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
Williamson is sentenced to ten years in prison.
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Illinois Journal</title>, 16 July 1852.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-21'>Wednesday, July 21, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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In <name type='case'>Moore v. Buchanan and Vandermark</name>, Lincoln
and Logan argue plaintiff's demurrer. Court takes it under
advisement. In <name type='case'>Moore v. Banquary</name>, jury is
waived and verdict is rendered for their client in amount of
$5,938.67 and costs. In <name type='case'>Everhard v. Welch and
Dawson</name>, Dawson defaults and case against Welch is dismissed.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p>
Lincoln writes to Mrs. Catherine Nance of Petersburg, who seeks land
office patent, acknowledging receipt of necessary affidavit.
"Herewith is the Patent. Please accept my respects."
<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%3A195' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Catharine Nance</xref>, 21 July 1852, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:133.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-22'>Thursday, July 22, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
IL</place>. </dateline>
<p> "One of the warmest days of the season," writes
Browning in his Diary. "After tea Mrs. B. & self called at Mr. Ridgleys,
Mr. Edwards, & spent the evening at Lincoln's." </p>
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<date value='1852-07-26'>Monday, July 26, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<p>
U.S. Court sustains demurrer in <name type='case'>Moore v. Buchanan
and Vandermark</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<date value='1852-07-28'>Wednesday, July 28, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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[Two pleas and rejoinder, written by Lincoln, are filed in <name type='case' key='L01482'>Ligget v. Frazier</name> in Champaign Circuit Court. Case was transferred from Vermilion County. They aver that at time of alleged trespass defendant was acting sheriff of county and his confinement of plaintiff in jail was done in line of duty under writ. Associated with Murphy for defense, he writes instructions to jury, and probably mails papers to Murphy.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>]
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<date value='1852-07-31'>Saturday, July 31, 1852.</date>
<place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
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<name type='case'>Moore v. Buchanan and Vandermark</name> comes to
trial in federal court. Jury is waived and court finds for plaintiff,
Lincoln and Logan's client. His damages are assessed at $5,418.16.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
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<p>
[Edwards and Conkling address Springfield Scott Club.
<bibl default='NO'>
<title>Illinois Journal</title>.</bibl>]
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