Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief of Army and Navy officially thanks officers and men taking part in capture of Fort Henry, Tenn., and Roanoke Island, N.C. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 15 February 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

Recommends to Congress that Capt. Louis M. Goldsborough (USN) receive vote of thanks for gallantry displayed in capture of Roanoke Island. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 15 February 1862, CW, 5:134.

Sends to Isabel II, Queen of Spain, letter of congratulation on birth of prince and letter of condolence on death of daughter. Abraham Lincoln to Isabel II, 15 February 1862, CW, 5:133; Abraham Lincoln to Isabel II, 15 February 1862, CW, 5:133-34.

Committee on Conduct of War requests 8 P.M. interview with Lincoln. Wade to Lincoln, 14 February 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

"Reception at White House due today is omitted in consequence of the continued illness in the family of the President." Philadelphia News, 17 February 1862; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 February 1862, 2d ed., 2:1.

[Harness shop charges Lincoln $6.00 for repairs, chamois, and sponges. Lutz Account Book.]