Lincoln writes William Kellogg, congressman from Illinois, letter similar to one just sent Trumbull. Abraham Lincoln to William Kellogg, 11 December 1860, CW, 4:150.

In Springfield secession is now considered certain. "The President elect is prepared for the inevitable calamity, and his plans of action, it is said, are being adapted to it." N.Y. Herald, 15 December 1860.

Francis P. Blair Jr. of St. Louis confers with Lincoln. N.Y. Herald, 17 December 1860.