To F. A. Wood Lincoln writes: "Yours of May 24th. is received. You say you are not a Lincoln man; 'but still would like to have Mr. L's autograph.' Well, here it is." Abraham Lincoln to F. A. Wood, 1 June 1860, CW, 4:68.

Lincoln summarizes political developments for Trumbull. "Gov. Reeder was here last evening direct from Pennsylvania. He is entirely confident of that state, and of the general result. . . . Weed was here, and saw me; but he showed no signs whatever of the intriguer. He asked for nothing; and said N.Y. is safe, without condition." Lincoln thanks Digby V. Bell of Chicago for sending chair made from wood of all 34 states, which sat on platform at Chicago convention. Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 5 June 1860, CW, 4:71; Abraham Lincoln to Digby V. Bell, 5 June 1860, CW, 4:71.

Lincoln resumes his law practice. In U.S. Circuit Court case of Joyner v. Bowen & Marvel, continued from February 10, 1860, he draws and files affidavit and agreement; in Conner v. Berry he files plea and notice. Files.

Springfield Republicans hold rally to celebrate Lincoln's nomination, with procession in morning, speeches afternoon and evening, and closing torchlight procession. Illinois State Journal, 8 June 1860.

Lincoln writes to William M. Dickson, who is married to Mary Lincoln's cousin. Lincoln asks Dickson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to investigate a bill Lincoln received from the proprietors of Cincinnati's Burnet House, where Lincoln stayed in September 1859, as a guest of Ohio Republicans. Lincoln explains, "I . . . was . . . told the bill 'was settled' 'was all right' or words to that effect. . . . I can and will pay it if it is right; but I do not wish to be 'diddled!['] Please do what you do quietly, having no fuss about it." William M. Dickson to Abraham Lincoln, 21 May 1860; Johnson & Saunders Co. to Abraham Lincoln, 5 June 1860, both in Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to William M. Dickson, 7 June 1860, CW. 3:72-73.

Lincoln writes to J. Mason Haight, who commented on Lincoln serving water to notification committee: "Having kept house sixteen years, and having never held the 'cup' to the lips of my friends then, my judgment was that I should not, in my new position, change my habit in this respect." He thanks J. E. Tilton, Boston publisher, for book. [John G. Nicolay is now working as Lincoln's secretary.] Abraham Lincoln to J. Mason Haight, 11 June 1860, CW, 4:75; Abraham Lincoln to J. E. Tilton, 11 June 1860, CW, 4:75; Nicolay to Trumbull, Lyman Trumbull Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Republican presidential nominee Lincoln sits for well-known portraiture artist Thomas Hicks, of New York. Lincoln's friend and Quincy, Illinois attorney Orville Hickman Browning "spent a portion of the day with Lincoln talking to him whilst Mr Hicks worked upon his portrait." Browning recalled, "[Hicks] completed it this P. M. In my judgment it is an exact, life like likeness, and a beautiful work of art. It is deeply imbued with the intellectual and spiritual, and I doubt whether any one ever succeeds in getting a better picture of the man." Browning, Diary.

Lincoln writes in Hicks' notebook memorandum on location of his Kentucky birthplace. He thanks Charles Sumner for sending speech, which he has not had time to read. Memorandum Concerning His Birthplace, 14 June 1860, CW, 4:75-76; Abraham Lincoln to Charles Sumner, 14 June 1860, CW, 4:76.

Browning spends evening at Lincoln home. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln makes his last appearance in U.S. Circuit Court. Case is Dawson v. Ennis & Ennis, for infringement of patent right in double plow. Lincoln and Ketchum argue case for plaintiff, Palmer for defendant. Court takes case under advisement (reaching decision March 9, 1861). Illinois State Journal, 21 June 1860.

Lincoln buys pair of boots for Tad. Pratt, Personal Finances, 150.

At request of O. M. Hatch, secretary of state, Lincoln sends autograph to Charles F. Ulrich, whose son is making collection. Photocopy.

Lincoln writes Joshua R. Giddings that he has received his last letter and would have answered sooner except for illness in family. "The suggestions you make are very important, and are duly appreciated by me. If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose." Abraham Lincoln to Joshua R. Giddings, 26 June 1860, CW, 4:80-81.

Lincoln writes to New York Evening Post editor William Cullen Bryant, who wrote to congratulate Lincoln upon his presidential nomination. Bryant advised, "[M]ake no speeches write no letters as a candidate, enter into no pledges, make no promises, nor even give any of those kind words which men are apt to interpret into promises. Several of our Presidents have had a great deal of trouble from this cause." Lincoln writes, "I appreciate the danger against which you would guard me ; nor am I wanting in the purpose to avoid it. I thank you for the additional strength your words give me to maintain that purpose." William Cullen Bryant to Abraham Lincoln, 16 June 1860, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to William C. Bryant, 28 June 1860, CW, 4:81.

Lincoln is elected to board of trustees of Illinois State University, Springfield's projected college. Minutes, Carthage College, Carthage, Ill.

C. A. Barry, Massachusetts artist, arrives in Springfield to do crayon portrait of Lincoln. He presents letter of introduction from Gov. Banks of Massachusetts, and Lincoln agrees to give him sitting morning of July 2, 1860. Granite Monthly, October 1904-December 1904, 102-4.