Lincoln votes with majority in refusing to table bill for distributing interest on school fund. He votes to reduce, from five to three, number of Illinois and Michigan canal commissioners. [House restores five commissioners February 9, 1835.]House Journal.

Lincoln writes and signs petition to county commissioners' court asking for increased allowance for support of Benjamin Elmore, "an absolute mad man."Petition to County Commissioners Concerning Benjamin Elmore, 3 February 1836, CW, 1:47.

Bill to erect county of Bureau is reported from committee. Lincoln votes for indefinite postponement, but motion fails.House Journal.

Lincoln writes addendum to his "Conservative" letter of January 27, 1838. He again complains of nomination of Douglas for Congress "in these trying times . . . instead of some man of talent and acquaintance with the people, and possessing other suitable qualifications."IHi—Journal, XXIX, 136.

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.

Lincoln's name appears on two of three roll calls.House Journal.

In Supreme Court, Nichols v. Ruckells, appeal from Sangamon, is argued by Logan and Lincoln for defendant. (On January 26, 1842, judgment of lower court is affirmed with costs.)Record.

Lincoln writes Stuart on politics. He says he is "neither dead, nor quite crazy yet." Springfield is talking "the same everlasting subject—that of filling offices." He denounces judiciary bill.DNA—Unpublished letter.

Lincoln writes Speed that Speed's anxiety about his fiancee's health "will forever banish those horid doubts" of his affection for her. He hopes that her improving health will make Speed forget "the sorrows of the past, in the enjoyments of the present. . . . I have been quite clear of hypo since you left,—even better than I was along in the fall."Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 3 February 1842, CW, 1:267-68.

Holdridge v. Bayley (SC), appeal from LaSalle County, is argued by Lincoln for plaintiff and Peters for defendant. Case is submitted.Record.

Wells Colton and Baker for plaintiffs and Lincoln for defendant argue case of Davis v. Harkness et al. before Supreme Court. Case is submitted.Record.

Lincoln deposits $61.50, and borrows $588 from Robert Irwin & Co., signing note for that sum in principal and interest, which is credited to his account.Irwin Ledger.

Mrs. Lincoln buys three yards Irish Linen ($2.63), 16 yards cotton cloth ($2), pair of side combs for 50¢, and $10.75 in groceries.Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Court orders plaintiff to file abstracts by tomorrow in Buckmaster v. Beames et al. (SC). Trumbull and Lincoln represent plaintiff. Record.

[John H. Morrison of Tremont in letter to John J. Hardin says: "Lincoln will probably get all the vote of Tazewell County even if Hardin were a candidate. The regular succession principle has been accepted. It is Abrahams turn now."John J. Hardin Papers, Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL.]

Lincoln concludes for appellant in Garrett et ux. v. Stevenson & Wardwell. Record.

Lincoln votes against resolution directing Committee on Ways and Means to inquire into advisability of raising $5,000,000 annually, until public debt is paid, by taxes on personal property, stocks, and money at interest. It is defeated 44-143. He votes in favor of two resolutions referring sections of President's message to committees.Globe.

Lincoln's tenant, Cornelius Ludlum, pays $22.50 cash into Lincoln's account for three months rent.Irwin Ledger.

Senate postpones vote on Illinois Central bill until February 5, 1851. Senate Journal.

Lincoln concludes his argument in Penny v. McHenry et al.. Logan follows for plaintiff and continues until adjournment. Record.

Lincoln writes part of Robert J. Blackwell's affidavit for Grubb v. John Frink & Co., and has it sworn before Judge Treat. He writes and signs notice that depositions of R. C. Hall and William Dana will be taken for case. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Representing defendants in error in Edmunds v. Mayers & Mayers, Lincoln argues his last case of term in Supreme Court. Patent rights to "horological cradle"—device to relieve mothers of cradle-rocking—are involved. Williams and Lawrence represent plaintiff. Court's decision later reverses lower court decree. Record; 16 Ill. 207.

Arguments in Dudley et ux. v. Crosthwait are concluded, and court takes case under advisement. Record.

Lincoln loses case in Supreme Court when motion for mandamus in People ex rel. Billings v. Bissell is refused. Case involved famous McAllister & Stebbins bonds, relator trying to compel governor to issue new bonds covering arrears of interest. Record; 19 Ill. 229.

In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln argues demurrer in Gilbert v. Rose et al.Record.

Herndon writes Senator Trumbull that he and Lincoln are certain Supreme Court will uphold Gov. Bissell in political reapportionment case. Lyman Trumbull Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

To Trumbull Lincoln writes letter prompted by recent article hinting at rivalry between them. "Any effort to put enmity between you and me, is as idle as the wind. . . . I can not conceive it possible for me to be a rival of yours, or to take sides against you in favor of any rival." Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 3 February 1859, CW, 3:355-56.

Lincoln deposits $50 at his bank. Marine Bank Ledger.

Lincoln interviews William Larimer, Jr., soldier and politician, and Mark W. Delahay, Kansas politician, who urge appointment of Sen. Cameron (Pa.) to cabinet. Larimer to Cameron, 6 February 1861, Simon Cameron Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President Lincoln replies to the King of Siam for gifts including "a sword" and "two elephant tusks." Lincoln accepts the items for the "American People," and not for his "personal" use. Lincoln declines the King's offer of some elephants, explaining, "Our political jurisdiction...does not reach a latitude so low as to favor the multiplication of the elephant, and steam on land, as well as on water, has been our best and most efficient agent of transportation in internal commerce." Abraham Lincoln to the King of Siam, 3 February 1862, CW, 5:125-26.

Lincoln writes to Major General George B. McClellan regarding their "distinct, and different plans for a movement of the Army of the Potomac." Lincoln queries, "Does not your plan involve a greatly larger expenditure of time, and money than mine? . . . Wherein is a victory morecertain by your plan than mine? . . . In case of disaster, would not a safe retreat be more difficult by your plan than by mine?" Lincoln pledges, "If you will give me satisfactory answers . . . I shall gladly yield my plan to yours." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 3 February 1862, CW, 5:118-25.

Gov. Morton (Ind.) calls on President and asks to withdraw his recommendation of Col. George W. Hazzard for brigadier general. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 3 February 1862, CW, 5:126.

Cabinet discusses wisdom of shooting deserter as example to army. Welles, Diary.

Sen. Foot (Vt.) asks Lincoln to send William H. Hodges, nephew of Mrs. Foot, to West Point. Memorandum: Appointment of William H. Hodges, 3 February 1863, CW, 6:89-90.

White House requests copy of "Horacaii Opera" from Library of Congress. Borrowers' Ledger 1861-63, 114, Archives of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Source indicates German edition, possibly one published in Leipzig, 1856, edited by Carl Wilhelm Nauch, and Georg Theodor Krüger.] President addresses note to Sec. Stanton: "Sec. of War, please see Mr. Conkling, a good man, who comes as successor of Mr. Campbell, now deceased, as agent to settle accounts for Illinois." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 3 February 1863, CW, 6:90.

President authorizes use of government property in Springfield, Ill., for soldiers' home. Abraham Lincoln to Richard Yates, 3 February 1864, CW, 7:167.

Interviews C. K. Hawkes, who represents former Cong. Ashmun (Mass.), probably about cotton. Ashmun to Lincoln, 2 February 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Visits Arsenal to observe trials of Absterdam shell. Browning, Diary.

President conducts Hampton Roads Peace Conference for four hours in morning aboard "River Queen." Randall, Lincoln, 4:333; Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs, 2 vols. (London: Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1886), 2:422.

After conference visits with Alexander H. Stephens and promises to see what can be done to exchange Stephens's nephew. Clarence E. Macartney, Lincoln and His Cabinet (New York: Scribner, 1931), 168; Abraham Lincoln to Charles W. Hill, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259; Abraham Lincoln to Alexander H. Stephens, 10 February 1865, CW, 8:287.

Leaves Fortress Monroe, Va., for return trip to Washington on "River Queen" at 5 P.M. N.Y. Herald, 5 February 1865.

[Irwin withdraws $37.74 from Springfield Marine Bank to pay Lincoln's taxes. Pratt, Personal Finances, 178.]