Gen. Atkinson writes Gen. Winfield Scott: "The country is so cut up with Prairie, wood and swamp, that it is extremely difficult to approach them. Indeed many parts of the country for miles is entirely unpassable, even on foot. We are engaged at this moment [July 9] in throwing a Bridge across this creek (White Water) with a view of getting up with the enemy, who is represented to be only five or six miles before us." Gen. Atkinson has 450 regulars, and about 2,100 mounted volunteers, with 100 Indian allies.Atkinson Letter Book, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Early's company is probably one of scouting parties sent out in morning. They report Indians still nearby, but later party returns with news that Sauk have advanced "up the country" about 12 miles, causing Atkinson to postpone pursuit.Atkinson Letter Book, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL; John H. Wakefield, Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War (Chicago: Caxton Club, 1908), 83-84; Stevens, Black Hawk War, 210; Johnston Journal, Black Hawk War Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL.

Judge Thomas orders People v. Truett continued from day to day. Leave is granted in Wright et al. v. Adams to withdraw exhibit by leaving attested copy with clerk. Stuart & Lincoln lose two cases when jury awards plaintiff $180 in Robinson v. Garvey, and $77.23½ in Neale v. Blankenship et al.Record.

Motion to continue made yesterday by Stuart & Lincoln as attorneys for defendant, Joseph Bondurant, in Patterson v. Bondurant, debt case, is overruled and judgment for $200 is awarded plaintiff. Douglas and Urquhart appear for plaintiff.Record.

Supreme Court orders errors assigned by Monday in Bailey v. Cromwell & McNaghton, appeal from Tazewell County, involving payment of note given by Bailey for slave girl. Lincoln represents Bailey, who argues that there was no proof girl was slave of Cromwell at time of attempted sale. In absence of proof presumption that she was free must prevail. Lincoln writes note for John White and John Constant, who borrow $218.17 from John Richardson.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Representing Edmund G. Johns, Lincoln appears before James F. Owings, clerk of the U.S. District Court, and swears that he has given more than 40 days notice of the final hearing in the bankruptcy case In re Johns. Record.

Lincoln withdraws $115 cash from his account with a Springfield merchant. Account (copy), 9 July 1842, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 282, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.

Lincoln begins boat trip, Peru to Peoria, at 10 A.M. ISLA—Files.

In evening Lincoln receives letter from Herndon. He is pained by latter's belief that young men are being "ungenerously thrust back" by "old fossils."Abraham Lincoln to William H. Herndon, 10 July 1848, CW, 1:497-98.

Lincoln writes to Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ewing regarding the recent appointment of a Commissioner of the General Land Office. Lincoln had applied for the position by asking various individuals to write letters recommending him for the job. Lincoln lost out to Chicago attorney Justin Butterfield. Lincoln concedes Butterfield's appointment, but questions Ewing about some missing letters of recommendation in Lincoln's file. In particular, Lincoln mentions that he "was surprised" to learn that the letters from Richard Wigginton Thompson and Elisha Embree, "late Whig members of Congress from two of the Wabash districts in Indiana," were not among the letters in his file. Lincoln was assured by both men that they had sent letters on his behalf. The letters from Thompson and Embree, in Lincoln's estimation, represented his best chance of obtaining the appointment: "I relied upon, and valued, them more than any other two letters I had, because of the high standing of the writers, because of their location within the Public Land states, and because they did (what few other members of Congress could) speak of my character and standing at home." Lincoln notes the salient importance of the Thompson letter: "The letter of Mr. Thompson was a recantation from Mr. B. to me; so that without it, I not only lost him, but he stood in full life recommending Mr. B." Lincoln finds it curious that the Thompson and Embree letters, "in particular, happen to be missing," and he asks Ewing to reply. Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Ewing, 9 July 1849, CW 11:3-4.

News reaches city that President Zachary Taylor has died in Washington. Evening meeting plans memorial service. Committee appointed to choose speaker selects Lincoln. Trial of Z. Parker v. Charles Hoyt, alleged infringement of patent on water wheel, comes to trial in U.S. District Court. Lincoln represents Hoyt. Chicago Journal, 10 July 1850.

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." Journal; Notice of Meeting of Commissioners of the Springfield and Terre Haute Railroad, 9 July 1852, CW, 2:133.

"Present appearances indicate that but few of the numerous cases before the [federal] court will be tried at the present term," reports Register. "Many of the attorneys in charge of suits are absent, and with those present we suspect the excessive heat of the weather has produced an indisposition to labor, which, of course, is very natural and proper under the circumstances."

Chicago Democratic Press reports: "Lawyers from Abroad.—The following are among the legal gentlemen now in attendance upon the United States Courts sitting in this city: Messrs. Abraham Lincoln, O. H. Browning, Archibald Williams, Joel Manning, B. S. Edwards, Chas. Ballance, E. N. Powell, Judge H. M. Weed, A. L. Merriam, J. K. Cooper, N. H. Purple, W. F. Brian, Judge Drury, and Hon. James Grant."

To Henry C. Whitney Lincoln writes his opinion of Republican nomination in Bloomington congressional district. "It turned me blind when I first heard Swett was beaten, and Lovejoy nominated; but after much anxious reflection, I really believe it is best to let it stand. This, of course, I wish to be confidential." Abraham Lincoln to Henry C. Whitney, 9 July 1856, CW, 2:347.

Chicago Democrat (July 11, 1857) contains item relating to case in which Lincoln is later to make one of his best arguments. "In the U.S. Circuit Court, now in session in this city, the case of the steamer Hurd et al. v. Rock Island Bridge Co. was called up, and on motion was continued to some future day. The parties are endeavoring to have a day fixed for the trial of the case before Judge McLean."

Lincoln, in Chicago for U.S. District Court, listens to Douglas deliver opening speech of his senatorial campaign from balcony of Tremont House. Speech at Chicago, Illinois, 10 July 1858, CW, 2:484-502.

In U.S. Circuit Court two of Lincoln's cases terminate. McCallum, Bristol & Co. v. Illinois River RR is dismissed at plaintiff's costs. L. Edgerton & Dunning v. Stapleford is tried by court, and judgment for $1,989.34 entered against defendant, Lincoln's client. Record.

Robert buys 11 pounds of sugar at Smith's. Pratt, Personal Finances, 157.

"Capt. Butterfield wishing me to go with him to the President's—Went." Browning, Diary.

President and Postmaster Gen. Blair visit Gen. McClellan's quarters. Russell, Diary.

President deposits June salary check for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

In the evening, President Lincoln and his wife, Mary, host a White House reception. A newspaper reports, "The military display was very brilliant, and the ladies never made a finer appearance. Mrs. Lincoln attracted universal attention by her graceful bearing and high social qualities. Vice President [Hannibal] Hamlin and Speaker [of the House Galusha A.] Grow were among the guests. Generals and colonels were as thick as blackberries." New York Herald, 11 July 1861, 1:1; Sun (Baltimore, MD), 11 July 1861, 4:5; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 10 July 1861, 2:1.

Lincoln interviews officers of Army of Potomac on military problems and records results in memorandum. Memorandum of Interviews Between Lincoln and Officers of the Army of the Potomac, 8-9 July 1862, CW, 5:309-12.

Visits with soldiers and examines various features of army. N.Y. Tribune, 10 July 1862.

Stops at Fortress Monroe, Va., in morning on return trip to Washington. Visits several batteries and receives salutes. Dines with Gen. Burnside on board steamer Alice Price. Departs about 4:30 P.M. National Intelligencer, 11 July 1862.

At Hampton Roads, Va., Lincoln receives Captain E. P. G. Von Duop of HMS Jason for brief social call. Great Britain, Public Record Office F.O.5/863. "Domestic Various."

Transmits to Senate postal convention with Costa Rica. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 9 July 1862, CW, 5:312.

[Mrs. Lincoln arrives in New York City in evening and occupies apartments reserved in Metropolitan Hotel. N.Y. Tribune, 10 July 1862.]

President instructs Leonard Swett and F. F. Low to avoid riot in taking possession of New Almaden Quicksilver Mine in California. Abraham Lincoln to Leonard Swett and Frederick F. Low, 9 July 1863, CW, 6:322.

Pardons John McCleary, counterfeiter, and Victor La Waer, convicted of attempting to incite soldiers to desert. Washington Chronicle, 10 July 1863.

President Lincoln writes to New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley in response to Greeley's letter indicating that the Confederate President is ready to negotiate a peace settlement. Lincoln responds, "If you can find, any person anywhere professing to have any proposition of Jefferson Davis in writing, for peace, embracing the restoration of the Union and abandonment of slavery, what ever else it embraces . . . he may come to me with you, and that if he really brings such proposition, he shall . . . have safe conduct, with the paper . . . to the point where you shall have met him." Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:435-36.

Lincoln deposits June salary warrant for $2,022.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Telegraphs J. W. Garrett: "What have you heard about a battle at Monococy [Monocacy] to-day? We have nothing about it here except what you say." Abraham Lincoln to John W. Garrett, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:434-35.

Gen. Rosecrans telegraphed President on July 8, 1864: "A telegram from Secretary of War says you direct the release of Dr. [James A.] Barrett [one of several purported leaders of Order of American Knights]. . . . I respectfully request a revision of the order." Lincoln replies: "When did the Sec. of War telegraph you to release Dr. Barrett? If it is an old thing, let it stand till you hear further." Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:436.

Reviews 31 court martial cases. CW, 8:546.