Lincoln writes and files declaration for John Durley, plaintiff, in assumpsit suit of Durley v. Mitts & Ball. He asks $200 damages. He writes and signs declaration for Abner Ellis, plaintiff, in Ellis v. Nave (SC).Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Sixteenth issue of The Old Soldier is published. Old Soldier (Springfield, IL), Issue 16, 10 September 1840.]

Logan & Lincoln, complainant's solicitors in Pickrell & Cantrall v. Smith et al., file notice and ask clerk to issue summons to Nov. term of Sangamon Circuit Court. Several defendants live out of state.Sangamo Journal, 16 September 1842.

Cromwell and McNaughton v. Baker and County of Tazewell is continued.Record.

Lincoln signs narrative of suit in Prettyman v. Turner for W. L. May, defendant's attorney.Photocopy.

[Mrs. Lincoln sends hired man to Irwin's store with note. He returns $5 worth of merchandise to store, buys $1.28 in new merchandise, plus ? yard white flannel (66¢), and pockets 37¢ for himself.Irwin Ledger and Journal.]

In William and Deborah Phillips v. Jonathan Merriam, court denies defendant's motion that plaintiff file bond for costs. Lincolnis attorney for plaintiff.Record.

Lincoln writes court decree in Doolittle and Lenhart v. Jessup and Jessup, chancery.Photocopy.

The court continues Lincoln & Herndon's only case this day before the Sangamon County Circuit Court. They represent the complainant, Robert S. Plunkett, in the divorce case Plunkett v. Plunkett. Record.

Lincoln pays 30¢ for broom. Bunn Journal.

Tazewell Circuit Court convenes. In Jones v. Maus, action for trespass vi et armis, Lincoln and Parker for plaintiff move that damages demanded in declaration be made to conform to writ. Lincoln files answer of A. H. Saltonstall, guardian ad litem for infant defendants in Opdycke v. Opdycke & Opdycke. Record; Photocopy.

[Forecasting his autumn activities to Love-joy August 11, 1855, Lincoln wrote: "I can be seen . . . at Bloomington at any time from the 10th. to the 17th. of September."]

Lincoln writes the affidavit of Eli K. Crothers, whom Lincoln is defending in the McLean County Circuit Court case of Fleming v. Rogers & Crothers. Plaintiff Samuel Fleming is suing Crothers and Thomas P. Rogers for malpractice. Fleming suffered two broken legs during a fire in Bloomington. Doctors Crothers and Rogers saved the legs, but the right leg healed crooked and shorter than the left leg. Fleming charged that the doctors failed "to use due and proper care, skill and diligence . . . to cure . . . [Fleming's] malady and illness." Declaration, filed 27 August 1856, Fleming v. Rogers & Crothers; Affidavit of Eli K. Crothers, 10 September 1856, Fleming v. Rogers & Crothers, both in Lincoln Collection, Lincoln Memorial University, Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, Harrogate, TN.

Presentation of depositions by T. D. Lincoln takes up most of day. Chicago Press, 11 September 1857.

In Eddy, Jameson & Co. v. Handshy & Logan, case in which plaintiff sues for collection of note for $1,384.21 and damages of $1,500, Lincoln files power of attorney and confesses judgment for $895.21. Judgment Record.

Republicans escort Lincoln to station and send him on his way "with three rousing cheers." He spends night at Alton. Chicago Tribune, 14 September 1858.

Lincoln buys box of "Wright's Pills" (cathartic) from his druggist. Day Book, Diller's Drug Store.

"I have pleasure in assuring you," Lincoln writes to Charles G. Wilson, "that there is no great pressure upon me for the offices in prospect." Lincoln, Browning, Hatch, and Dubois have conference for "arranging some political appointments." Abraham Lincoln to Charles G. Wilson, 10 September 1860, CW, 4:114; Browning, Diary.

Lincoln is awarded land grant (120 acres) by federal government for Black Hawk War service. Emanuel Hertz, Abraham Lincoln: A New Portrait, 2 vols. (New York: Liveright, 1931), 785.

Meets with a delegation of citizens of Philadelphia, introduced by Secretary of War Simon Cameron, who express commitment to war. National Republican (Washington, DC), 11 September 1861, 2:3.

Lincoln authorizes Gen. Butler "to raise, organize, arm, uniform and equip a Volunteer force for the War, in the New England States." Draft of Order Authorizing Benjamin F. Butler to Raise a Volunteer Force, 10 September 1861, CW, 4:515.

Meets with navy board at 11 A.M. to hear plans of C. S. Bushnell for building ironclad vessels. West, Welles, 151.

Interviews delegation of prominent Kentuckians. New York Herald, 12 September 1861.

Attends presentation of colors to Pennsylvania troops by Governor Andrew Curtin (Pa.) at Tennallytown, north of Georgetown and near Maryland line, followed by public review of Gen. George A. McCall's division. Later, with Secretary of War Simon Cameron, General George B. McClellan, and Curtin, tours fortifications on Virginia side of Potomac and returns at 7 P.M. National Republican (Washington, DC), 11 September 1861, 1:2, 2:3; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 11 September 1861, 3:1.

When Mrs. John C. Fremont, who brings letter and verbal communications from her husband,demands immediate interview, Lincoln responds: "Now, at once [midnight]." Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. John C. Fremont, 10 September [1861], CW, 4:515.

Three members of New York City's National War Committee, also representing New England governors, wait upon President and demand dismissal of Sec. Seward and Postmaster Gen. Blair. William B. Hesseltine, "Lincoln's War Governors," Abraham Lincoln Quarterly 4 (December 1946):197-98.

[Irwin deposits $600 in Springfield Marine Bank, payment on A. J. Van Deren note. Pratt, Personal Finances, 165.]

President sends Dr. John P. Gray of Utica, New York, to Norfolk, Virginia, to conduct examination and collect evidence of sanity or insanity of Dr. David M. Wright. Abraham Lincoln to John P. Gray, 10 September 1863, CW, 6:437-38.

Interviews I. Wayne McVeagh, chairman, Pennsylvania Union State Central Committee, relative to Gen. Butler assisting in campaign. McVeagh to Butler, 10 September 1863, Benjamin F. Butler Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives request from Gen. Burnside that he be allowed to resign. Burnside to Lincoln, 10 September 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Writes memorandum concerning Frederick Moelich, who protested his innocence of selling liquor to soldiers: "I can not listen to a man's own story, unsupported by any evidence, who has been convicted of violating the law; because that would put an end to all law." Memorandum Concerning Frederick Moelich, 10 September 1863, CW, 6:438.

Writes Gen. Wheaton: "Yesterday, at the instance of Mr. Blair, senr. I telegraphed Gen. Meade asking him to grant you a leave of absence, to which he replied that you had not applied for such leave, and that you can have it when you do apply. I suppose it is proper for you to know this." Abraham Lincoln to Frank Wheaton, 10 September 1863, CW, 6:439.

President issues order of thanks to 100-day troops from Ohio and directs that copy be sent to governor of state. Order of Thanks to One Hundred Day Troops from Ohio, 10 September 1864, CW, 7:547.

Receives telegram from Sec. Seward in New York: "I will be in Washington Monday a.m.[11th]". Seward to Lincoln, 10 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Meets with Simeon Draper, Collector of the port of New York, and Secretary of the Treasury William P. Fessenden. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Meets with Congressman Henry C. Deming of Connecticut and Postmaster Edward S. Cleveland of Hartford regarding political condition of Connecticut. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

Treasury Dept. clerks perform battalion parade in front of White House. Washington Chronicle, 11 September 1864.