J. B. Thomas, Jr. of Madison introduces seven resolutions condemning Bank of U.S. and praising President Jackson's exposure of "soulless corporation." Lincoln votes yea on motion to refer to Committee of the Whole. He votes yea to table "act, regulating the salaries of auditor and treasurer."House Journal.

Lincoln votes with majority to pass Vermilion Saline bill. He votes nay on resolutions proposed January 2, 1836 condemning Whig party and lauding Democratic presidential ticket for 1836. Resolutions are adopted 31 to 20.House Journal.

[Lincoln's name does not appear in proceedings. No roll calls are taken.House Journal.]

Lincoln writes a notice to take depositions for defendant Thomas Cassidy in the case of Foster v. Cassidy. Lincoln also writes the acknowledgment of the notice, and Samuel H. Treat, the attorney for plaintiff Joseph C. Foster, signs it. Notice to Take Depositions, 5 January 1838, Foster v. Cassidy, Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln proposes two rules which are adopted: "(1) No bill shall be committed or amended on the question of its passage, except by the consent of two thirds of all the members present," and "(2) When any petition, remonstrance or claim is presented by a member and such member may not deesire its reading, he may make the motion to dispense with its reading and ask its reference at the time of presentation—and the chair may consider the motion as agreed to, unless some member should object and so state to the House." He makes brief remarks about fugitive slave resolutions, and moves indefinite postponement of "the subject."House Journal; Additional Rules Adopted by the House of Representatives of Illinois, [5 January 1839], CW, 1:125; Remarks in Illinois Legislature Concerning Resolutions in Relation to Fugitive Slaves, 5 January 1839, CW, 1:126.

Act incorporating town of Galesburg in Knox County is passed, 52-31, Lincoln voting aye. His name does not appear on three afternoon roll calls.House Journal.

Lincoln writes and files bill for divorce of Ann McDaniel v. Patrick McDaniel in Sangamon Circuit Court, signing "Logan & Lincoln for Complainant."Photocopy.

Appellant in Grubb v. Crane (SC), bill of review, is ruled to give security for costs by January 8, 1842. Shields & Conkling appear for appellant and Lincoln & Logan for appellee. They lose case when court affirms lower court judgment.Record; 4 Ill. 203.

Trial of Judge Browne occupies House until late afternoon when committee asks to be discharged from further consideration of complaint, which is granted by House, ending case.ISLA—Bulletin, No. 56.

Hardin and Butterfield, attorneys for defendant in Griggs et al. v. Gear (SC) move to have errors stricken. Lincoln, attorney for plaintiff, moves that writ of error be made supersedeas in Rysinger v. Cheney (SC), appeal from McLean County.Record.

Lincoln has three cases in Supreme Court. In People ex rel. Harris et al. v. Browne, action to compel defendant, circuit judge, to sign bill of exceptions, he resists relators' motion to quash return to mandamus writ. He argues for defendant in Edgar County, Illinois v. Mayo, action contesting circuit clerk's right to certain fees, and for plaintiff in Hawks v. Lands, assumpsit. Record.

Replying to Botts of Virginia, Lincoln defends action of Postmaster General in fixing compensation to be paid Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad for transporting mail between Washington and Richmond. Company petitions for increase. Botts supports claim and accuses Postmaster General of personal antagonism.Globe; Remarks in United States House of Representatives Concerning Postal Contracts, 5 January 1848, CW, 1:423-29.

Lincoln writes to Walter Davis of Springfield: "When I last saw you I said, that if the distribution of the offices should fall into my hands, you should have something; and I now say as much, but can say no more." In letter to Herndon he denies that he has promised Davis post office, but reiterates his intention to help him obtain "something" if he can. Congressman Lincoln writes to C. U. Schlater in response to Schlater's request for Lincoln's "signature with a sentiment." Lincoln writes, "I am not a very sentimental man; and the best sentiment I can think of is, if you collect the signatures of all persons who are no less distinguished than I, you will have a very undistinguished mass of names." Abraham Lincoln to Walter Davis, 5 January 1849, CW, 2:18; Abraham Lincoln to William H. Herndon, 5 January 1849, CW, 2:18-19; Abraham Lincoln to C. U. Schlater, 5 January 1849, CW, 2:19.

Lincoln, Archibald Williams, E. Peck, W. H. Herndon, Lyman Trumbull, Thomas L. Harris, R. S. Blackwell, G. Edmunds, Jr., and W. I. Ferguson sign call for meeting of citizens Thursday evening to express their views on Louis Kossuth and revolution in Hungary. Register; Call for a Kossuth Meeting, 5 January 1852, CW, 2:115.

Lincoln and Doughty withdraw their plea in Norton v. Gorden, before U.S. Circuit Court July 8, 1852, and defendant defaults. Plaintiff is awarded $1,068.39 debt and $641.92 damages. Logan is attorney for plaintiff. In Supreme Court, Casey v. Casey, appeal from Jefferson County, is set for hearing tomorrow. Record.

In Clark v. Stigleman et al. in U.S. Circuit Court, before court at July term, 1854, Lincoln files Calvin Stigleman's affidavit for continuance. Photocopy.

He writes, signs, and swears his own affidavit in Stigleman, Johnson & Co. v. Paddleford & Co.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Legislature and U.S. Circuit Court convene in Springfield.]

Lincoln writes to Robert A. Kinzie of Chicago regarding the U.S. Circuit Court case of Johnston v. Jones and Marsh, a case more familiarly known as the "Sandbar Case." Plaintiff William S. Johnston is suing William Jones and Sylvester Marsh in a dispute over property rights involving Chicago's lakeshore. The dispute came about as a result of action that the federal government took in 1833 in an attempt to straighten the Chicago River's course. The government cut a channel across the litigants' lots, an action which resulted in sand washing up along the shoreline and over time creating new land nearly 1,200 feet wide. Prior to Lincoln's involvement in the case as one of the attorneys for defendant William Jones, the U.S. Circuit Court heard the case and ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Jones appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which reversed the lower Court's decision. In his letter to Kinzie, Lincoln explains that he has "been engaged, as an attorney on Jones' side." Lincoln seeks some background information from Kinzie, who once owned the disputed property and who "laid out the addition" now in question. Lincoln writes, "I suppose you are aware that Johnson and Jones are at law about a portion of the made land attached to your addition to Chicago & and on the North side of the Harbor... and if you have no objection to do so, I shall be obliged if you will answer the following questions." U.S. Circuit Court, District of Illinois Transcript, filed 4 December 1854, Jones v. Marsh & Johnston, Record Group 267, REC1, case file 3201, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Robert A. Kinzie, 5 January 1858, CW, 2:430-31.

In the Illinois Supreme Court, Lincoln files an assignment of errors in the appeal case of McDaniel et al. v. Correll et al. Lincoln wrote the document and signed it "Conkling & Lincoln & Herndon." Lincoln & Herndon and attorney James C. Conkling represent the appellants who seek to overturn the decision of the Sangamon County Circuit Court. The lower court ruled in favor of the appellees in a dispute among the heirs of William McDaniel. Assignment of Errors, filed 5 January 1858, McDaniel et al. v. Correll et al., Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In U.S. Circuit Court Lincoln & Herndon get judgments in two cases filed preceding year: S. C. Davis & Co. v. Monical & Son, in which plaintiff is awarded $939.07, and Hamilton v. Moloney, in which $444.28 is awarded. In People v. Illinois Central RR—important case in Supreme Court—time to plead is extended on Lincoln's motion. Record.

[Legislature elects Douglas to U.S. Senate.]

Lincoln has cases in both U.S. and Supreme Courts. In former, four suits in which he and Gillespie represent defendant are continued, their clients being ruled to plead by January 11, 1860; fifth case, in which he also represents defendant, is continued at defendant's costs. In Supreme Court Lincoln moves that appeal in Headen et al. v. True be dismissed. Record.

Sen.-elect Chase (Ohio) and former Cong. Amos Tuck (N.H.) have long interview with Lincoln, presumably about cabinet appointments. N.Y. Tribune, 7 January 1861.

Another visitor, an old man from Mississippi dressed in homespun, expresses wish that every man in South could talk face to face with President-elect. Illinois State Journal, 7 January 1861.

Postmaster Gen. Blair at White House for talk on foreign affairs. Blair to Lincoln, 7 January 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President transmits to House of Representatives report regarding interference of U.S. minister to Mexico in favor of French. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:38-39.

Congratulates Gen. William S. Rosecrans on victory in Battle of Murfreesboro (Stone's River): "God bless you, and all with you!" Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 5 January 186[3], CW, 6:39.

Sen. Harlan (Iowa) visits President and delivers communication from Religious Society of Friends of Prairie Grove, Ark. Abraham Lincoln to Caleb Russell and Sallie A. Fenton, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:39-40.

Missouri congressman lay before President request that practice of assessments be discontinued. Abraham Lincoln to Samuel R. Curtis, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:36-38.

Lincoln receives December salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Borrows from Library of Congress: "Atlantic [magazine], Jan.-June 1861." Borrowers' Ledger 1861-63, 114, Archives of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President transmits to Congress communications from secretary of war and provost marshal general relating to joint resolution, approved December 23, 1863, prohibiting payment of bounties to veteran volunteers after January 5, 1864. "I feel constrained to recommend a re-consideration of the subject." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:107-8.

Sends Gen. Nathan Kimball to Arkansas with blank books in which to record names of persons taking oath of December 8, 1863. Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Steele, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:108-9.

Cabinet meets with only few members present. Welles, Diary.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln in Philadelphia: "All very well." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:106.

Receives December salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Asks H. T. Blow, president of Western Academy of Art, to thank John W. Schaerff, artist and lithographer at St. Louis, for "photograph of Mr. Schaerpp's picture which you have had the kindness to deliver." Abraham Lincoln to Henry T. Blow, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:105-6.

Lincoln sends for O. H. Browning in morning. Talks about Emily Todd Helm and Martha Todd White, who have cotton to sell. Issues passes for J W. Singleton to go south and visit trading posts. Browning, Diary.

Authorizes Asst. Sec. Dana to perform duties of secretary of war in absence of Sec. Stanton . DNA—WR RG 107, Off. Sec. War, Orders and Endorsements, BB 15/6237.

Receives committee of Democratic senators from Maryland asking that State Sen.-elect Levin L. Waters be released from military custody. Committee to Lincoln, 5 January 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives December salary warrant for $1,981.66 and tucks it away in desk. [This is one of four found in desk after his death.] Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.

Telegraphs Gen. Grant: "Richard T. Jacob, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, is at the Spotswood-House in Richmond under an order of Gen. Burbridge not to return to Kentucky. Please communicate leave to him to pass your lines, and come to me here at Washington." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 5 January 186[5], CW, 8:198.

Returns to House of Representatives, for revision, joint resolution regarding internal revenue act. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:199.

Issues order permitting Robert E. Coxe to bring products through military lines in compliance with regulations of treasury. Order Permitting Robert E. Coxe to Bring Products through the Lines, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:199-200.

Writes Stanton that "while Gen. Sherman's 'get a good ready' is appreciated, and is not to be overlooked, time, now that the enemy is wavering, is more important than ever before. Being on the down-hill, & some what confused, keeping him going. Please say so much to Genl. S." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:201.