Lincoln deposits $604 in his bank account. Marine Bank Ledger.

He writes note to Rufus W. Miles, Knox County Republican, thanking him for his approval of New York speech. Abraham Lincoln to Rufus W. Miles, 15 March 1860, CW, 4:31.

To Mark Delahay of Kansas Lincoln writes: "I can not enter the ring on the money basis—first, because, in the main, it is wrong; and secondly, I have not, and can not get, the money." If, however, Delahay is appointed delegate to convention, Lincoln will supply $100 for expenses. He writes to Trumbull about Delahay's senatorial ambitions. Abraham Lincoln to Mark W. Delahay, 16 March 1860, CW, 4:31-32; Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 16 March 1860, CW, 4:32.

Lincoln, Hatch, Dubois, and Herndon have farewell interview with Gov. Bissell, mortally ill and sinking rapidly. Chicago Tribune, 23 March 1860.

Lincoln writes E. Stafford that financial part of arrangement Stafford proposes is impossible. He cannot raise $10,000; "nor have my friends, so far as I know, yet reached the point of staking any money on my chances of success." He also writes to James W. Somers, Urbana attorney, advice about Somers' thought of moving to Chicago, Missouri, or Kansas. Abraham Lincoln to E. Stafford, 17 March 1860, CW, 4:33; Abraham Lincoln to James W. Somers, 17 March 1860, CW, 4:33.

Acting for defendant, Lincoln writes, signs, and files demurrer in Henrichsen v. Laughery in Logan Circuit Court. He writes agreement as to issue in Musick for use of Johnson v. Baughn & Jackson, which Young for defendant and Parks for plaintiff sign. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes indictment in People v. Musick et al.Files.

Gov. Bissell is buried. "In the [funeral] procession were several of the most prominent men of the State; men renowned in politics, education, military history and the law. Among them were Hon. Abraham Lincoln; his law partner, Wm. H. Herndon," and many others. Chicago Journal, 22 March 1860.

One of Lincoln's famous cases—Johnston v. Jones & Marsh—comes to trial in U.S. Court. Title to important accretions of land north of Chicago River is involved. This is third trial of case, and first time Lincoln has appeared as counsel. With him, for defense, are Fuller, Higgins, and Van Arman; Morris, Arnold, and Wills represent plaintiff. Chicago Journal, 26 March 1860; ISLA—Papers, 1932, 41n.

Lincoln responds to a letter from former Republican Congressman Samuel Galloway, of Columbus, Ohio. Galloway expressed his admiration and concluded that Lincoln represented the Republican Party's best chance to win the presidency. Lincoln writes, "My name is new in the field; and I suppose I am not the first choice of a very great many. Our policy, then, is to give no offence to others—leave them in a mood to come to us, if they shall be compelled to give up their first love. This, too, is dealing justly with all, and leaving us in a mood to support heartily whoever shall be nominated." Samuel Galloway to Abraham Lincoln, 15 March 1860, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Galloway, 24 March 1860, CW, 4:33-34.

In court all day, Lincoln also writes to Trumbull about political situation in Connecticut. "It would both please, and help our friends there, if you could be with them in the last days of the fight. Having been there, I know they are proud of you as a son of their own soil, and would be moved to greater exertions by your presence among them. Can you not go? Telegraph them, and go right along." Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 26 March 1860, CW, 4:34.

Lincoln is busy with Johnston v. Jones & Marsh. Record.

Lincoln writes Ward Hill Lamon about indictment which he (Lincoln) had drawn. "I think I had no authority but the Statute when I wrote the Indictment. In fact, I remember but little about it. . . . I am so busy with our case on trial here, that I can not examine authorities near as fully as you can there. If, after all, the indictment shall be quashed, it will prove that my forte is as a Statesman, rather than as a Prossecutor." He also writes note of recommendation for James W. Somers of Urbana. Abraham Lincoln to Ward H. Lamon, 28 March 1860, CW, 4:34-35; Recommendation for James W. Somers, 28 March 1860, CW, 4:35.

In his free time Lincoln is giving sittings to Leonard W. Volk, sculptor related to Douglas by marriage who recently finished bust of Douglas. Chicago Tribune.

Lincoln is busy in court and studio. Record.

Johnston v. Jones & Marsh runs on. Record.