Joint Congressional Committee announces to President that Congress is ready to receive communications. Senate Journal, 8.

President's message of July 4, 1861 read before Congress. Globe, 11.

In afternoon, with family and friends, Lincoln reviews 26th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. William F. Small and 27th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. Einstein. N.Y. Times, 6 July 1861.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.