charges Daniel Webster absurdly small fee, [151];
Dungee slander suit, [152-155];
Chiniquy case, [155];
generosity to Chiniquy, [158];
returns part of fee to Floyd, [159-160];
forces Lamon to return part of fee, [160];
rebuked by Davis for undercharging, [161];
arraigned at mock trial, [162];
writes to Irwin about fees, [169];
does not speculate, [172];
marries Mary Todd, [173], [267];
at the Globe Tavern, [175];
his simplicity, [176], [183], [352];
makes unfavorable first impression, [178], [180], [182];
lack of taste in dress, [179];
his appearance, [180-182];
demands on him as married man, [183];
his generosity, [183-185], [353];
his wife’s trials, [185-188];
treatment of his father, [190-191], [353];
refuses partnership with Goodrich, [192];
indifference to wealth, [193];
first entrance into politics, [195], [199];
his ambition, [197], [260], [266];
admires Clay, [200];
analysis of results of his first campaign, [203], [355], [356];
political sincerity, [207], [233], [238], [354];
elected to state legislature, [208];
appointed to committee on accounts and expenditures, [209];
attracts notice as politician, [210];
reëlected, [210];
leader of the “Long Nine,” [211];
campaign to transfer capital from Vandalia to Springfield, [212-219];
“log-rolling,” [213-215], [216], [218], [239];
emulates De Witt Clinton, [218];
befriended by Wilson, [224];
borrows money from Smoot, [225];
takes up fight against usury, [227];
secures law limiting rates of interest, [230];
handling of financial troubles of state, [232-236];
his exit through church window, [237];
his part in debate on “Subtreasuries,” [240], [241];
experience with political graft, [242];
retort to Forquer, [242-243];
his treatment of office-seekers, [245-246];
elected Speaker of Illinois House, [247];
his personality, [247];
his qualities as a politician, [248-250], [252], [256], [258];
his methods of appeal to the people, [253], [254];
the Harrison campaign, [254];
his system of political organization, [255];
his aggressiveness, [257];
his modesty, [259], [261];
readiness to assist beginners, [262];
campaign for Congress, [267];
helps Schurz, [262];
his candor, [269];
member of delegation, [270];
letter to Morris, [271];
at the convention, [272];
“making a slate,” [274];
dissolution of partnership with Logan, [275];
turned against by Hardin, [276];
his candidacy for Congress, [277], [279];
charged with impiety, [279], [280];
elected to Congress, [281], [282];
arbitrator of disputes, [28], [32-35], [48-49], [52-53], [331];
his honesty, [1], [9], [18], [20], [28], [32], [45-46], [63-65], [85-86], [129], [245];
attitude toward legal fees, [136], [139], [141], [142], [147], [150], [152], [158-160], [163], [165], [166], [171], [349], [350], [351];
attitude toward fees similar to Hamlin’s, [335];
sells “dogskin” gloves to Ross, [328];
letter to Spears, [329];
on Surveyor-General Beale, [330];
on his prowess as wrestler, [330];
eulogizes Ferguson, [331];
date of his admission to bar, [333], [334];
evidence that he kept accounts, [335];
did not win every case he should have won, [341];
compared to Horace Binney, [342];
habit of waiting on himself, [351];
habit of carrying documents under his hat, [205], [355];
proposes resolution for bill against fraudulent voting, [358];
his proposed duel with Shields, [268], [359];
avoids traps set by Hardin, [360].
anecdotes about Lincoln, [13], [16], [19], [25], [30-31], [36], [42], [45], [47], [64], [65], [92-93], [178], [182], [261], [272], [357], [359].
anecdotes about Lincoln and the law, [49-51], [55], [57], [66-67], [68-69], [75-76], [77-78], [80-83], [89-91], [95], [98], [102], [103], [116], [118-119], [120-121], [124-126], [127-128], [338].
anecdotes about Lincoln and money, [131-132], [137-141], [143], [145-147], [148-151], [154], [158-160], [164], [166], [172], [187], [189], [225], [351].
anecdotes about Lincoln and politics, [206], [214], [219-221], [222-223], [226], [237], [242-244], [246], [254], [258], [269-270].
anecdotes by Lincoln, [5-6], [59-60], [131-132], [229].
Lincoln, Edward Baker, second son of Abraham Lincoln, [351];
named for Edward D. Baker, [359].
Lincoln, Josiah, uncle of Abraham, his probity, [2], [323].
Lincoln, Matilda, Abraham’s stepsister, axe anecdote, [13].
Lincoln, Mordecai, uncle of Abraham, his probity, [2], [323].
Lincoln, Robert Todd, oldest son of Abraham Lincoln, [351].
Lincoln, Thomas, father of Abraham, regarded as honest, [2], [6];
one source of Abraham’s honesty, [3];
frequent removal of residence, [4], [324];
lack of success, [4], [5];
hospitality, [5];
lack of “money sense,” [5];
influence on Abraham’s character, [6];
marries Mrs. Johnston, [7], [324].
Lincoln, Thomas, fourth son of Abraham Lincoln, [351].
Lincoln, William Wallace, third son of Abraham Lincoln, [351].
Lincoln, Ill., [82].
Linder, Gen. Usher F., experiences Lincoln’s generosity, [141-142];
on Lincoln’s family, [323];
letter from Lincoln, [348].
Little, S., collects money on bill guaranteed by Lincoln, [184].
Littlefield, Gen. John H., on Lincoln’s refusal to take bad cases, [57], [338].
Little Pigeon Creek, home of Lincolns, [7].
Logan, Milton, foreman of jury in Armstrong case, testifies to authenticity of almanac, [114].
Logan, Judge Stephen T., Lincoln’s partner, [55], [105], [335];
in Trailor case, [137];
dissolution of partnership with Lincoln, [275];
on Lincoln’s popularity, [203], [355].
“Log-rolling,” Lincoln’s experience with, [213], [215-216], [218].
“Long Nine, The,” nickname of Sangamon representatives, [211];
campaign to transfer state capital to Springfield, [212-215];
“Log-Rolling,” [215], [216].
Loop, James L., associated with Lincoln, [340].
Lord, James J., anecdote on Lincoln’s refusal of bad cases, [57], [338].
Lord, John P., describes Jeremiah Mason, [336].
McClernand, John A., recommended by Lincoln, [53];
in Harrison case, [105];
secures passage
of bill against fraudulent voting, [358].
McCormick, Andrew, one of the “Long Nine,” [211].
McCormick Reaper Suit, Stanton’s handling of the case, [62].
McHenry, Henry, experience with Lincoln as lawyer, [54];
on Lincoln as surveyor, [330];
on Lincoln’s close application, [332].
McLean, John, presiding judge in Rock Island Bridge case, [96].
McNeely, William, one of “Clary’s Grove boys,” [139];
on Lincoln’s attitude toward right and wrong, [327].
McWilliams, Amzi, prosecuting attorney in Harrison case, [105].
Marshall, Chief Justice John, resemblances to Lincoln, [352].
Mason, Jeremiah, tries to prevent litigation, [336].
Matheney, Charles, Lincoln and the Matheney case, [50].
Matheney, James, experiences Lincoln’s candor, [359].
Matteson, Governor Joel A., Lincoln and Logan refuse to defend, [55-56], [338].
Mendonsa, John F., anecdote about Lincoln and money, [185-187], [353].
Minier, George W., describes Lincoln’s refusal to plead exemption on grounds of infancy, [346].
Moore, Clifton H., opposing counsel to Lincoln in Dungee case, [153].
Moore, Jonathan, brother of Captain William Moore, [31].
Moore, Risdon M., meets Lincoln, [330].
Moore, William, commander of company from St. Clair County in Black Hawk War, [30].
Morris, Martin M., supporter of Lincoln in convention, [271], [273], [274].
Nance, George W., on Lincoln’s charge for services, [150], [349].
“National Debt,” Lincoln’s burden of debt, [27], [38], [42], [133], [223].
Neale, Thomas M., successor of John Calhoun, [28].
Nelson, Thomas H., anecdote about Lincoln, [263];
hoodwinked by Lincoln, [264-265];
sequel to his adventure with Lincoln, [358].
New Orleans, La., [5], [6];
trading voyage to, [14].
New Salem, [327], [332], [355];
Lincoln clerk in Offutt’s store at, [18].
Nolin Creek, Ky., birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, [4].
Norris, James A., convicted of manslaughter, [108].
O’Conor, Charles, subordinates money-making to professional propriety, [350].
Offutt, Denton, admiration for Lincoln, [17], [18];
sends Lincoln on trading voyage, [17];
hires Lincoln as clerk at New Salem, [18];
business fails to prosper, [20-21].
Orr, Albert B., tells of Lincoln’s decision to enter law, [332].
Osgood, Uri, attorney for Chiniquy, [155].
Paddock, John W., attorney for Chiniquy, [155].
Palmer, John M., in Harrison case, [105].
Parks, Judge Samuel C., on Lincoln’s attitude toward law, [55];
on Lincoln as a politician, [238].
Patterson murder trial, [67], [339].
Pickering, Governor William, on Lincoln’s mother and stepmother, [9].
Pinkney, William, conduct similar to Lincoln’s, [77-78].
Pirtle, Henry, on the character of Lincoln’s uncles, [323].
Pitcher, Justice John, lends Lincoln law books, [35];
admiration for Lincoln, [36].
Primm, James, experiences Lincoln’s generosity, [353].
Prince, Ezra Morton, on Lincoln as a lawyer, [104].
Purple, Norman H., endorses Lincoln’s charge against Illinois Central R.R., [168].
Radford, Reuben, store wrecked by “Clary’s Grove boys,” [22];
sells store to Greene, [22];
Lincoln’s debt to, [24].
Rankin, Henry B., describes route Lincoln took from Springfield to New Salem, [332].
Republican Party, Lincoln fails for election to state Legislature in, [21].
Reynolds, Gov. John, on Lincoln as a politician, [247].
Rice, Judge E. J., prejudiced at Harrison trial, [127].
Rice, Henry, experience with Lincoln as a lawyer, [52];
on Lincoln’s handling of bankruptcy case, [337].
Rickel, Henry, on Lincoln and money, [151-152], [349].
Rock Island Bridge Case, Lincoln’s efforts in, [96-98].
Rockport, Ind., home of Justice John Pitcher, [35].
Roper, Joseph D., anecdote about Lincoln, [357].
Rosette, John E., receives letter from Lincoln, [188].
Ross, Harvey L., consults Lincoln in land case, [139];
buys “dogskin” gloves of Lincoln, [328].
Ross, Ossian M., postmaster at Havana, Ill., [139].
Ruggles, James M., anecdote about Lincoln, [272], [359].
Rutledge, James, sells business to Lincoln and Berry, [22];
Lincoln’s debt to, [24].
Sadorus, Ill., [75].
Schurz, Carl, on Lincoln’s appearance, [180];
first interview with Lincoln, [262].
Shaw, J. Henry, anecdote on Lincoln and law, [68].
Shields, James, his proposed duel with Lincoln, [268], [359].
“Shirt sleeve court,” held by Judge Thomas, [140-141].
Short, James, takes place of Van Bergen as Lincoln’s creditor, [329].
Simmons, Pollard, tenders Lincoln appointment as deputy surveyor, [206-207].
Smoot, Coleman, lends Lincoln money, [225], [356].
Somers, James W., on Lincoln’s appearance, [179].
Spears, George, reprimanded by Lincoln for demanding receipt, [329].
Speed, Joshua F., shares his room with Lincoln, [43];
on Lincoln’s attitude toward his election to Congress, [360].
Spencer, Joe, sued by Dungee for slander, [152-155].
Spink, Peter, sues Father Chiniquy for slander, [155].
Springfield, Ill., [37], [39], [41-42];
Lincoln’s home, [42];
made capital, [219];
Lincoln’s route from Springfield to New Salem, [332].
Stanton, Edward M., Lincoln’s admiration for, [62];
his handling of the McCormick Reaper suit, [62].
Starr, Norton, and McRoberts, attorneys for Spink in Chiniquy case, [155].
Stature, Lincoln’s stalwartness, [21].
Statute of Limitations, Lincoln’s attitude toward, [122-123].
Stephens, Alexander H., refuses to take bad cases, [338].
Stevens, Frank E., investigates the “Black Hawk” wrestling match, [29], [330].
Stone, Daniel, one of the “Long Nine,” [211].
Stuart, Maj. John T., attorney at Springfield, [37];
fellow-candidate of Lincoln, [37];
helps Lincoln study law, [39];
partner of Lincoln, [44], [181], [335].
Sulpicius, Servius, believes in tempering the severity of law, [336].
Swett, Leonard, on Lincoln as arbitrator, [49];
on Lincoln’s honesty, [64-65];
on Lincoln and the law, [80-81], [98];
on Lincoln’s simplicity, [352].
Thomas, Judge Jesse B., holds “shirt sleeve court,” [140-141].
Thompson, Lorenzo Dow, beats Lincoln at wrestling, [30].
Thornton, Anthony, on Lincoln as an advocate, [341].
Todd, Mary, Lincoln’s wife, [174], [267];
her trials with money-matters, [185], [188].
Toombs, Robert, refuses to take bad cases, [338].
Trailor brothers, defended on murder charge by Lincoln, [138].
Treat, Judge Samuel H., presides in Hoblit vs. Farmer case, [70]; [121];
on Lincoln’s straightforwardness as an advocate, [340].
Tremont, Ill., [120].
Trent, Alexander and William, buy out Lincoln and Berry on notes and abscond, [23].
Turnham, David, lends copy of Indiana Statutes to Lincoln, [331].
Usury, prevalence, [227];
Lincoln takes up fight against, [228];
law limiting rates of interest, [230].
Van Bergen, obtains judgment against Lincoln on note, [26].
Van Cleave, James R. B., describes route Lincoln took from Springfield to New Salem, [332].
Vandalia, Ill., [42];
state capital transferred to Springfield, [219].
Volk, Leonard W., describes Lincoln’s habit of waiting on himself, [351].
Warburton, George, one of parties in horse-race, [32].
Warden, Charles E., tells of Lincoln’s decision to enter law, [332].
Washington, George, punctilious honesty compared to Lincoln’s, [19];
Weems’s Life of, [12].
Watkins, Thomas, sues Lincoln for debt, [26].
Webster, Daniel, impressed with Lincoln’s moderation in fees, [150-151];
resemblances to Lincoln, [224];
attitude toward money, [225];
secures acquittal of forger by his admissions, [343].
Weems, Mason L., author of “Life of Washington,” [326].
Weems’s “Life of Washington,” influence on Lincoln, [12], [326].
Weik, Jesse W., on date of Lincoln’s admission to the bar, [333];
anecdote on Lincoln and money, [351].
Weldon, Lawrence, opposing counsel to Lincoln in Dungee case, [153];
on Lincoln’s moderate fees, [154-155];
on Lincoln’s methods of meeting personal attacks, [344].
Whig Party, Lincoln elected to State Legislature on, [37];
Henry Clay its hero, [201].
White, Horace, on Lincoln as a politician, [256];
on counterfeit money, [326].
Whitney, Henry C., on Lincoln’s honesty, [65], [86], [87];
on Lincoln and the law, [75-76];
on Lincoln and money, [164];
contradicts Lamon on Patterson case, [339];
on Lincoln’s simplicity, [352].
Williams, Archibald, endorses Lincoln’s charge against the Illinois Central R.R., [168].
Wilson, Robert L., one of the “Long Nine,” [211];
befriends Lincoln, [224].
Winters, William H., on O’Conor’s professional propriety, [350].
Wythe, George, method of guarding against deception of clients, [65-66].
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| Typographical errors corrected by the etext transcriber: |
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| he has profaned a scared thing=> he has profaned a sacred thing {pg 280} |
| Commerical Advertiser=> Commercial Advertiser {pg 290} |
| Clinton, deWitt, Lincoln’s emulation of, 218.=> Clinton, De Witt, Lincoln’s emulation of, 218. {pg 364} |