Lincoln writes to President Polk recommending appointment of Franklin L. Rhoads of Pekin and Thomas Graham Jr. of Beardstown as lieutenants. Abraham Lincoln to James K. Polk, 8 December 1847, CW, 1:418; Abraham Lincoln to James K. Polk, 8 December 1847, CW, 1:417-18.

House members draw for seats. Lincoln draws number 191. He votes for Nathan Sargent for sergeant-at-arms and Robert E. Horner for doorkeeper. Both are elected. He votes for William J. McCormick for postmaster but he is defeated by John M. Johnson. Congressional Globe.