New Salem a desolate waste, [54];

moves to Springfield, [33], [69]-[70];

struggles of a young lawyer, [69]-[84];

meeting with Speed, [69];

shares his home, [70], [88];

in state politics, [85]-[96];

Mary Todd's satirical article, [93];

love affairs with Matilda Edwards and Mary Todd, [94]-[95];

derangement, [95];

goes to Kentucky with Speed, [96];