Seward, on tour of west, passes through Springfield. Lincoln is one of crowd at station to meet him, and they chat briefly. Crowd cheers both. Illinois State Journal, 2 October 1860.

Charge that Lincoln had slandered Jefferson is still circulating. To J. H. Reed, Aledo, Ill. editor, Lincoln sends emphatic denial. Abraham Lincoln to James H. Reed, 1 October 1860, CW, 4:124-25.

Questions about Lincoln's tariff views are being asked of Republican speakers. One, J. E. Harvey, writes Lincoln for speech quotations on subject. Lincoln answers that none was reported, and refers Harvey to Republican tariff plank. Abraham Lincoln to James E. Harvey, 2 October 1860, CW, 4:125.

Lincoln writes to Jesse Fell on importance of carrying three Illinois districts. Abraham Lincoln to Jesse W. Fell, 5 October 1860, CW, 4:126.

Lincoln is convinced that his attitude of silence is proper. "Allow me to beg that you will not live in much apprehension of my precipitating a letter upon the public," he assures George G. Fogg. Abraham Lincoln to George G. Fogg, 31 October 1860, CW, 4:135-36.