<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-03-01'>Tuesday, March 1, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='41.8500, -87.6500' teiForm='name'>Chicago, IL</place>.
  </dateline>
         <p>In the evening, Lincoln speaks to Republicans who are
  celebrating at their headquarters after Chicago's municipal election. Lincoln
  reflects on his 1858 Senate race loss, and he takes issue with Republicans who,
  on the grounds of political expediency, voted for Stephen A. Douglas. Lincoln
  explains the difference between Republicans and Douglas regarding slavery:
  Republicans believe that slavery is "wrong," while Douglas considers it "simply
  a question of dollars and cents." Lincoln adds, "[Republicans] are on a ground
  of unquestionable right," and he encourages them to "Stand by your principles."
  <bibl default='NO'> 
               <title>Chicago Daily Press and Tribune</title>, 2 March 1859, 1:2;
  <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A90' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Speech
  at Chicago, Illinois</xref>, 1 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:365-70.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-02'>Wednesday, March 2, 1859.</date>
            <place key='41.8500, -87.6500' teiForm='name'>Chicago, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
"At last I am here to give some attention to the suit of <name type='case' key='L02291'>Haines and Haines vs. Talcott and others</name>," Lincoln writes P. H. Watson, opposing counsel in case. He suggests an arrangement by which litigation may be shortened, and asks Watson to 
write to him at Springfield. "Make any suggestions of your own with the same frankness as I have done."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A91' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Peter H. Watson</xref>, 2 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:370-71.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-03-03'>Thursday, March 3, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield,
  IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln writes advice to Hayden Keeling, client. "I
  do not think there is the least use of doing any more with the law suit. I not
  only do not think you are sure to gain it, but I do think you are sure to lose
  it. Therefore the sooner it ends the better." <bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A92' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham
  Lincoln to Hayden Keeling</xref>, 3 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:371.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-04'>Friday, March 4, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes Delahay again in regard to visit to Kansas. "It will 
push me hard to get there without injury to my own business; but I 
shall <uLine>try</uLine> to do it, though I am not yet quite certain 
I shall succeed."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A93' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Mark W. Delahay</xref>, 4 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:371-72.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He deposits $250.
<bibl default='NO'>Marine Bank Ledger.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='New' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-03-05'>Saturday,
  March 5, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.</dateline>
         <p>A group of Republicans meet in Lincoln &amp; Herdon's law office
  and nominate G. B. Simonds for fourth ward alderman. <bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Daily
  Illinois State Register</title> (Springfield), 8 March 1859, 3:1.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-07'>Monday, March 7, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8333, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Decatur, IL</place>?
</dateline>
         <p>
[DeWitt County Circuit Court convenes at Clinton, and Macon County Circuit Court convenes at 
Decatur. <title>Illinois State Chronicle</title>, Decatur, reports (March 7, 1859), 
Lincoln in town. Robert buys 11 pounds sugar at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-09'>Wednesday, March 9, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>
         </dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln is in Clinton for the DeWitt County Circuit Court.
<bibl default='NO'>David Davis to George Davis, 9 March 1859, David Davis Family Papers, IHi.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-10'>Thursday, March 10, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>
         </dateline>
         <p>
[<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys and charges three pounds of coffee at Smith's.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-11'>Friday, March 11, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes, signs, and files defendant's answer in <name type='case' key='L00552'>Harrison v. Wellen et al.</name> He is acting with Hill. In same case he writes, signs, and files answer of DeWitt C. Jones. He writes, signs, and files answer of same client in <name type='case' key='L00557'>Merriman &amp; Woodard v. Wellen et al.</name>
            <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'> <dateline> 
  <date value='1859-03-12'>Saturday, March 12, 1859.</date> 
  <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
  </dateline> <p> Lincoln pays his account with C. M. Smith ($407.72) in full. 
  <bibl default='NO'> <title>C. M. Smith Account Book</title>, IHi.</bibl> </p> 
  <p> He deposits $40 in his bank account. <bibl default='NO'>Marine Bank
  Ledger.</bibl> </p> </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-14'>Monday, March 14, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln, with 12 others, signs call for March 21, 1859 Springfield 
Republican convention.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Illinois State Journal</title>, 14 March 1859; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A94' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Call for Springfield Republican Convention</xref>, 14 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:372.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-15'>Tuesday, March 15, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Second suit of <name type='case' key='L00664'>Wilson Allen v. Illinois Central RR</name> comes to trial. Damages of $2,000 are sought in compensation for alleged obstruction of drain. Jury finds for plaintiff in sum of $286. Lincoln appears for railroad.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-17'>Thursday, March 17, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln writes and files replication, cross bill, and answer of Solomon F. Lewis in chancery
    case of <name type='case' key='L00654'>Hall v. Lewis et al.</name> He also writes answer of O.
    L. Davis, guardian <ital>ad litem</ital>, and decree of court. <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-18'>Friday, March 18, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1500, -88.9500' teiForm='name'>Clinton, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes and files replication and pleas in <name type='case' key='L00518'>Bennett v. Williams</name>, signing "Moore, p.d."
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-19'>Saturday, March 19, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes $22.50 check to "J. W. Fracketton, Treasurer &amp;c."
<bibl default='NO'>DLC&#8212;Original.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Robert gets 10 pounds of sugar and four pounds of candles at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 154.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1859-03-21'>Monday, March
  21, 1859.</date> 
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place> and <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
  </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln deposits $112.50 at Marine &amp; Fire Insurance Co.,
  and writes $6 check to "Woods &amp; Henkle," tailors. <bibl default='NO'>Marine Bank Ledger;
  DLC&#8212;Original.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> He then boards train to Lincoln, where, in
  Logan Circuit Court, he writes and files defendant's answer in 
  <name type='case' key='L01000'>Engle et al. v. Reed</name>. 
  <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> [<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person>
  buys two pairs of boots, yard goods and shirt at Smith's store ($17.63). 
  <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>,
  154-55.</bibl>] </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-22'>Tuesday, March 22, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln draws bill in chancery in <name type='case' key='L00996'>Day v. Skinner &amp; Turley</name> He also draws affidavit, which Joshua Day signs.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
In court Lincoln and Dugger represent defendant in <name type='case' key='L00941'>Bell v. McPheeter</name>, which is dismissed at plaintiff's costs.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-23'>Wednesday, March 23, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes and files pleas in <name type='case' key='L00969'>Critz v. Deskins</name>, in which he and Parks act for defendant. He writes affidavit of William Oliver filed in <name type='case' key='L00958'>Mershon v. Oliver &amp; Milner</name>.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-24'>Thursday, March 24, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln is attorney for Abraham Nash, alias Yankee Sullivan, charged 
with assault with intent to kill. By agreement bail is increased to 
$1,000, and change of venue to Sangamon County granted.
<bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes and files pleas for defendants in <name type='case' key='L00974'>Lacey v. Beverly et al.</name>, and in <name type='case' key='L00948'>Closson v. McFarland</name>. In first case he acts with Parks, in second with Estabrook.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys more yard goods ($2.75) at Smith's.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 155.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-26'>Saturday, March 26, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes long letter to William A. Ross regarding debates 
publication. "I would really be pleased with a publication 
substantially as you propose," he says, then outlines his idea of 
proper scope of work. "I am here now, attending court; and seize a 
moment to answer yours, which I ought to have done sooner. Let me 
hear from you again."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A95' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William A. Ross</xref>, 26 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:372-74.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
In court Lincoln files power of attorney from defendants and confesses judgment against them in <name type='case' key='L00942'>Blong v. W. C. Taylor &amp; Co.</name> for $8,428.77, amount of note sued on and interest.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[Robert buys shoes, yard goods, and sewing materials for his mother 
at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 155.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-28'>Monday, March 28, 1859.</date>
            <place key='39.8000, -89.6333' teiForm='name'>Springfield, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln acknowledges W. M. Morris's invitation to lecture at 
Galesburg. "I regret to say I can not do so now; I must stick to the 
courts awhile."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln3;node=lincoln3%3A96' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William M. Morris</xref>, 28 March 1859, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 3:374.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He deposits $50 in his bank account. Of this, $30 represents payment 
on promissory note for $80 which he holds, made November 7, 1857 by 
Milton Davis of Vermilion County and due December 25, 1857.
<bibl default='NO'>Lincoln Estate Inventory.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes $28.64 check to J. G. Hull, china and glassware merchant.
<bibl default='NO'>DLC&#8212;Original.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Smith's store delivers, by dray, 32 pounds of "Java Coffee" to 
Lincoln's residence.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 155.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-29'>Tuesday, March 29, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln files separate answer of J. T. McCoy in <name type='case' key='L00967'>Campbell v. McCoy &amp; Blatchford</name> in Logan Circuit Court.
<bibl default='NO'>Files.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes and files affidavit and motion for new trial for defendant in <name type='case' key='L01008'>Howser v. Palmer</name>, "mule replevin case."
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
[<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys sewing materials at Smith's store.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 155.</bibl>]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' type='Revised' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-30'>Wednesday, March 30, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>. </dateline>
         <p> In <name type='case' key='L01042'>Gleeson v. Jones et al.</name> Lincoln writes answer of
    James H. Matheny, guardian <ital>ad litem</ital>, replication, and court decree.
     <bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> [<person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys more sewing materials at Smith's and boys
    hat and pair of shoes ($4.59). <bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal
     Finances</title>, 155.</bibl>] </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1859-03-31'>Thursday, March 31, 1859.</date>
            <place key='40.1333, -89.3500' teiForm='name'>Lincoln, IL</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln files bill and affidavit in <name type='case' key='L00996'>Day v. Skinner &amp; Turley</name> which he drew March 22, 1859. He also writes and files order of court by which case is continued.
<bibl default='NO'>Files.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He writes and files demurrer in <name type='case' key='L01031'>Smith v. Bowman &amp; Sewell</name>, in which he and Parks are for plaintiff.
<bibl default='NO'>Photocopy.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>