Stuart & Lincoln obtain a divorce decree for their client Ruth Ethridge in Ethridge v. Ethridge. Stuart & Lincoln represent Seth Cutter in two appeal cases, Cutter v. Cassady and Cutter v. Cassady. By consent of both parties, the judgment of the justice of peace in both cases is reversed and Cutter pays all court costs in both courts. The court overrules Lincoln's demurrer filed March 17, 1837, in the assumpsit case, Torrey v. Green. Stuart, Lincoln, and Logan appear for the complainants in the chancery case, Wright et al. v. Adams.Record.

Lincoln files answer as guardian ad litem in Thayer v. Phillips et al. In People v. Henry B. Truett, murder, prisoner enters plea of not guilty and moves courts for continuance to Oct. term. Stuart & Lincoln have seven other cases called. Record.

[Illinois Supreme Court opens summer term, which closes July 24, 1841.]

Robert and Jane E. Allen convey to Lincoln 200 acres in Christian County, on which Edinburg now stands, in trust to secure payment on note of $900 made in Springfield January 1, 1842 by Robert Allen to James Bell & Co. Note bearing 12 per cent interest belongs to and is held for use and benefit of Joshua F. Speed.Christian County Deed Book, I, 336.

Lincoln takes depositions of three witnesses, at Thomas Moffett's office, in Jackson v. Applegate.Photocopy.

Lincoln files original bill in Sangamon Circuit Court in Gilman et al. v. Hamilton et al., case involving trust for Illinois College. This case is not completed until Supreme Court gives its decision in February 1855. Lincoln appears for Hamilton et al. in both courts.Record.

Logan & Lincoln file praecipe in their suit against James D. Smith, executor of William Trailor.Record.

Lincoln deposits $10, his half of fee for services to Thomas Simpson.Irwin Ledger.

[South Western Convention meets in Memphis on 4th and 5th. G. T. M. Davis, William Walters, and William I. Ferguson are only Illinois delegates listed in proceedings. Sangamo Journal, 17 July 1845.]

River and Harbor Convention meets. Lincoln, Dr. Merryman, and Fred Doyle represent Sangamon County. At 10 o'clock, preceded by bands, fire companies and militia, delegates march to pavilion. Addresses are delivered and temporary organization effected. Permanent organization and more speeches occupy afternoon. Robert Fergus, comp., Fergus' Historical Series, No. 18: Chicago River and Harbor Convention (Chicago: Fergus Printing Company, 1882).

Lincoln's new clothes do not produce intended effect. Elihu B. Washburne of Galena recalled: "One afternoon, several of us sat on the sidewalk under the balcony of the Sherman House, and among the number was the accomplished scholar and unrivaled orator, Lisle Smith. He suddenly interrupted the conversation by exclaiming, `There is Lincoln on the other side of the street. Just look at "Old Abe".' And from that time we all called him `Old Abe'. No one who saw him can forget his personal appearance at that time. Tall, angular and awkward, he had on a short-waisted, thin swallow-tail coat, a short vest of the same material, thin pantaloons, scarcely coming to his ankles, a straw hat and a pair of brogans with woolen socks." Allen Thorndike Rice, ed., Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln, by Distinguished Men of his Time, 16.

Lincoln votes against motion to table resolution from Committee on Commerce which declares that President's reasons for vetoing river and harbor bill are "insufficient and unsatisfactory." Motion to table is defeated, 65-109. Debate on resolution follows.Globe.

Lincoln writes Secretary Ewing, asking that if anyone in his district is to have "little favor" of appointment as Land Office examiner, William Porter be selected. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 5 July 1849, CW, 2:56-57.

He buys six "tumblers" at Bunn's store. Bunn Journal.

[U.S. District Court, Judge Pope presiding, opens session in Chicago.]

Lincoln writes sheriff's return in Baker v. Moffett & Allen. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In U.S. Circuit Court Logan files declarations for plaintiffs in two cases in which Lincoln represents defendants. In Everhard v. Welch and Dawson 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 Norton v. Gorden he alleges failure of defendant to pay note for $1,068.39. Record.

"Mr. Hoyne, the district attorney, arrived in town. . . . But few of the lawyers had arrived last evening." Register, 6 July 1853.

In ejectment suit in U.S. Circuit Court—Morrison v. Briggs—plaintiff's attorneys file declaration and notice. Defendant, whom Logan and Lincoln represent, is ruled to plead in 20 days. Record.

Lincoln sends $480 to Aaron L. Chapin, president of Beloit College, which Judge Davis gave him to deposit in Chicago bank to Chapin's credit. He sends deposit certificate. Abraham Lincoln to Aaron L. Chapin, 5 July 1855, CW, 2:314.

Lincoln is among the attendees at a dinner held at 2:30 in the afternoon at the St. Nicholas Hotel to honor members of Springfield's Pioneer Fire Company. Members of Jacksonville's Union Fire Company, guests of Springfield's firefighters, are also in attendance. Lincoln makes the following toast: "The Pioneer Fire Company. May they extinguish all the bad flames, but keep the flame of patriotism ever burning brightly in the hearts of the ladies." Daily Illinois State Journal (Springfield), 7 July 1858, 3:1; Toast to the Pioneer Fire Company of Springfield, Illinois, 5 July 1858, CW, 2:483.

Lincoln is back at work in U.S. Circuit Court. Butler, Cecil, & Rawson v. H. Bell & Co., in which he represents defendants, is tried before jury, which finds for plaintiffs with $3,155.19 damages. Record.

Joint Congressional Committee announces to President that Congress is ready to receive communications. Senate Journal, 8.

President's message of July 4, 1861 read before Congress. Globe, 11.

In afternoon, with family and friends, Lincoln reviews 26th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. William F. Small and 27th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. Einstein. N.Y. Times, 6 July 1861.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President recognizes Enrique de Ainz as consul of Spain at Portland, Maine and Friedrich Kuhne as consul for Principality of Reuss Schleitz at New York. National Intelligencer, 9 July 1862.

At telegraph office in afternoon joins conversation of Sec. Stanton and Maj. Eckert. Eckert to Colburn, 5 July 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Thanks Gen. McClellan for relief afforded by recent dispatches. "If you can hold your present position, we shall 'hive' the enemy yet." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 5 July 1862, CW, 5:307.

Transmits to Senate treaty with "Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 July 1862, CW, 5:307.

In evening Sen. Browning (Ill.) and friends visit Lincoln at Soldiers' Home. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln retires early, too exhausted to keep any appointments. Bache to Nicolay, 11 July 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Mrs. Lincoln in carriage on way to Soldiers' Home tells Comdr. Dahlgren that President frequently passes sleepless nights. Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

11 A.M. Principal discussion at cabinet meeting is request of A. H. Stephens for permission to proceed to Washington for interview with President. Welles, Diary.

In the afternoon, President Lincoln and his son, Tad, visit General Daniel E. Sickles, who is recovering in Washington. During the battle at Gettysburg on July 2, Sickles received a severe injury to his right leg prompting surgeons to remove the leg to a point "five inches above the knee." A newspaper reports, "[Lincoln, Tad,] and a mounted escort, rode on horseback to Gen. Sickles' door." Lincoln "congratulated him on his ability and courage, and expressed the greatest regret that [Sickles's] . . . wound . . . rendered amputation necessary." Washington Chronicle, 6 July 1863; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 July 1863, 3:2; New York Times, 6 July 1863, 4:5.

President suspends writ of habeas corpus and establishes martial law in Kentucky. Proclamation Suspending Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 July 1864, CW, 7:425-27.

Cabinet meets. Sec. Fessenden attends for first time. President more formal than usual. Welles, Diary.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.