In morning Lincoln consults with Edwards Pierrepont, former superior court judge of City of New York. Pierrepont to Lincoln, 19 January 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In afternoon discusses with Gen. James H. Lane surrender of fugitives to loyal owners. Report of W. A. Croffut to N.Y. Tribune, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Atty. Gen. Bates confers with Lincoln and delivers papers relating to Wheeler pardon case. Bates to Washburne, 17 January 1862, Elihu B. Washburne Papers, Library of Congress, Washington DC.

The Chevalier Bertinatti, minister resident of Italy, calls and presents communication from King Victor Emmanuel. Seward to Lincoln, 16 January 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln transmits to Senate petition of certain members of Potawatomi tribe of Indians complaining about treaty made on November 15, 1862 last. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 17 January 1862, CW, 5:101-2.

Sends to Congress documentation exchanged with Prussia regarding "Trent" affair. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 17 January 1862, CW, 5:102.