Mrs. Lincoln buys six yards domestic ($1), 2 spools thread (13¢), and has her seamstress pick them up at Irwin's store, together with $5.72 in groceries.Irwin Ledger and Journal.

[Champaign Circuit Court convenes for one-day term at Urbana.]

Lincoln writes to Williamson Durley, Hennepin Whig, about politics. He expresses belief that Henry Clay would have been elected President in 1844 if Liberty Party had voted for him. He professes little interest in Texas question, but outlines his views on slavery. Abraham Lincoln to Williamson Durley, 3 October 1845, CW, 1:347-48.

Mrs. Lincoln's seamstress, armed with note, purchases more goods ($2.06).Irwin Ledger and Journal.

[Vermilion Circuit Court convenes today.]

On motion of Lincoln, defense attorney, Brown v. Fithian is continued owing to absence of witnesses.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln write plea in civil suit, signing "Harlan & Lincoln."Photocopy.

[Mrs. Lincoln's seamstress buys $5.22 in yard goods on Mrs. Lincoln's note, and $9.10 in merchandise.Irwin Ledger and Journal.]

[Edgar Circuit Court opens four-day term at Paris.]

[Lincoln's tailor, Biddle, buys cloak trimmings ($2.38), charging to Lincoln's account.Irwin Ledger and Journal.]