Legislature meets, but record does not disclose that Lincoln is present on last day of session. City of Springfield and Springfield Mechanics Union are granted charters. Lincoln draws up charter for Mechanics Union.House Journal; IHi—Minutes of Union.

Stuart & Lincoln deposit $150 cash into their account with a Springfield merchant. The merchant debits their account for $250 for "bills payable".Account (copy), 3 February 1840, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 185, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.