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.