Lincoln writes deed conveying 80- and 40-acre tracts of land from Jesse and Christiana Baker to James Eastep for $500 consideration.Deed Drawn for Jesse and Christiana Baker, 26 July 1833, CW, 1:18-19.

Stump speeches are scheduled at Thomas Campbell's farm, eight miles west of Springfield. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 16 July 1836, 2:2.

Candidates campaign in Berlin, fifteen miles west of Springfield. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 23 July 1836, 2:1.

Lincoln writes sixth "Sampson's Ghost" letter from "Fork Prairie." He again calls on Adams for lease to lots on which his house stands, and reminds him Joseph Anderson's widow has brought suit in circuit court to recover ten acres illegally held by Adams.Sangamo Journal, 29 July 1837.

["The Old Soldier" issues extra number. "Old Hickory," its Democratic rival, accuses Whigs of failure to circulate "The Old Soldier" near Springfield "where its lies could have been branded."]

Lincoln and Campbell represent plaintiff in three cases on opening day of summer term, Sangamon Circuit Court. All three cases, Hart v. McElwain & Mosteller, Hart v. Penny & Harrison, and Hart v. Harrison & Houghton are dismissed at plaintiff's costs.Record.

Lincoln writes plea in People v. Nichols et al., in which Logan & Lincoln are for defendants.Photocopy.

Trustees of Illinois College v. King is continued. Plaintiff's motion to dismiss writ of certiorari in Shoup v. Clark is overruled. Logan & Lincoln represent defendant in these two cases and plaintiff in Simpson v. McNeil in which they obtain judgment by default for $392.02. Lincoln files plea in Richardson v. Rickard. Two other cases are continued.Record.

Lincoln writes to his friend, Joshua F. Speed, of Louisville, Kentucky, and relates news concerning business matters. Lincoln closes with a personal note and writes, "We shall look with impatience for your visit this fall.' Lincoln reveals that his wife, Mary, or as he refers to her, "Molly," is "anxious" to see Speed's wife, Fanny. Lincoln references Mary's pregnancy, and adds, "Dont fail to come. We are but two, as yet." Mary Lincoln will deliver the couple's first child, Robert, on August 1. Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 26 July 1843, CW, 1:328-29.

Plaintiff files declaration, notice, and affidavit of service in McConnell v. Mayberry, ejectment suit. On motion of Logan & Lincoln, defendant is ruled to plead in 20 days. Defendants default in Keedy v. Thayer et al.; court orders judgment for $500 debt and $188.16 damages to Logan & Lincoln's client.Record.

Lincoln attends House. [All day and all night Senate debates bill for territorial governments in Oregon, California, and New Mexico. It provides that antislavery laws of Oregon shall continue, but forbids legislatures of California and New Mexico to pass any law relating to slavery. Status of slavery may be decided by Supreme Court.Globe.]

Lincoln buys scythe and handle at Irwin's store. Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Lincoln complies with request from L. C. Kercheval and Richard J. Hamilton for original draft of his Taylor address. Abraham Lincoln to Lewis C. Kercheval and Richard J. Hamilton, 26 July 1850, CW, 2:91.

Lincoln again visits telegraph office. This time he finds despatch in question, dated January 25, 1851. Operator claims, however, that it is not in handwriting of man who was operator at that time. Lincoln then takes James L. Lamb to see it. Lamb says he believes he knows whose handwriting it is. Abraham Lincoln to William Martin, 26 July 1851, CW, 2:107.

U.S. Court sustains demurrer in Moore v. Buchanan and Vandermark. Record.

Lincoln returns home. Abraham Lincoln to B. Clarke Lundy and Others, 28 July 1856, CW, 2:356-57.

He writes H. P. Merriman, client, requesting legally correct description of lands at issue in Freeman & Bright v. Merriman, for which he filed papers in U.S. Circuit Court June 7, 1856. File.

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

In morning Lincoln receives Missouri patronage group, including Cong. James S. Rollins (Mo.). Browning, Diary.

Escorts Prof. Lowe to see Gen. Scott. Bruce, Tools of War, 87.

Cabinet in session more than four hours. N.Y. Times, 27 July 1861.

New York delegation (Judge McKean, Gen. Bullard, and Prof. McCoy) urges recall of Gen. Wool to active service. N.Y. Tribune, 27 July 1861.

In evening, accompanied by Senator William P. Fessenden, President visits Navy Yard to observe experiments with a new weapon. Evenig Star (Washington, DC), 27 July 1861, 3:3.

Sen. Browning (Ill.) visits White House in morning to say goodbye to President. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln writes to Maryland's U.S. Senator Reverdy Johnson, who is monitoring Louisiana's situation. Johnson reported that Louisiana residents resent Union General John Phelps's attempts to organize black troops. Lincoln responds, "[I]t is their own fault . . . that they are annoyed by the presence of . . . Phelps. . . . They . . . know the way to avert all this is simply to take their place in the Union upon the old terms. . . . I am a patient man—always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance . . . Still I must save this government if possible. . . . I shall not surrender this game leaving any available card unplayed." Reverdy Johnson to Abraham Lincoln, 16 July 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Reverdy Johnson, 26 July 1862, CW, 5:342-44; Benjamin F. Butler, Private and Official Correspondence of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler During the Period of the Civil War, 5 vols., (Norwood, MA: Plimpton Press, 1917), 2:145.

Gen. Mitchel reports to President his plans for opening Mississippi River. Official Records—Armies 441.

Sec. Welles confers with President about reinforcements for Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore who is cooperating with Rear Adm. Dahlgren in siege of Charleston. Welles, Diary.

Cabinet meets. Secretaries Welles and Usher, Attorney General Bates, and Lincoln present. Welles, Diary.

President recognizes Francis A. Hoffmann as consul for Kingdom of Hanover at Chicago. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 29 July 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:3.

Col. Shaffer discusses Gen. Butler's position with President. Butler, Correspondence, 4:547-48.

In evening Sec. and Mrs. Welles visit for hour with Lincoln at Soldiers' Home. Welles, Diary.

President writes Gen. Sherman who complains about promotion of Gens. Alvin P. Hovey and Peter J. Osterhaus: "My recollection is that both Gen. Grant and yourself recommended both H & O. . . . I beg you to believe we do not act in a spirit disregarding merit. We expect to await your programme, for further changes and promotions in your army. My profoundest thanks to you and your whole Army for the present campaign so far." Abraham Lincoln to William T. Sherman, 26 July 1864, CW, 7:463-64.