Lincoln writes the description of a survey of Reason Shipley's land, located in Sangamon County [present-day Menard County]. Lincoln signs his name and the names of the two chainmen, Richard Soward and Alexander Latimer. He also signs the name of John Calhoun, the surveyor of Sangamon County. Survey for Reason Shipley, 6 January 1834, The Lincoln Museum, Ft. Wayne, IN.

The Illinois House acts to correct the appointment of a surveyor for Schuyler County. The legislature had appointed a new surveyor in spite of the fact that someone currently occupied the position. A newspaper reports that Representative Lincoln wryly "suggest[s]...letting matters remain as they were, so that if the old surveyor should...conclude to die, there would be a new one ready made without troubling the legislature." Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 17 January 1835, 3:1.

Lincoln votes on two roll calls.House Journal.

Lincoln votes nay on tabling Senate resolution for employing "Vandalia Free Press" to print bills and documents. This attempt of Whig Senate to take some of state printing from Democratic "Illinois Advocate" is turned down in House 64 to 12.House Journal.

[Sangamo Journal announces that Cyrus Walker is not candidate for Congress, but is advocating John T. Stuart. Stuart is absent but "Journal" has no doubt he will be candidate.]

[A newspaper reports that Colonel Lehmanowsky of Poland, purportedly a former officer in Napoleon's army, delivers an "original, ingenious, and eloquent" sermon in the Presbyterian Church in Vandalia. The report adds that Colonel Lehmanowsky "is to deliver a series of lectures on the history of Napoleon Bonaparte." Lincoln was in Vandalia and may have attended. The Alton Telegraph (IL), 19 January 1839, 2:4.

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Lincoln's name is not mentioned in legislative proceedings. Day is devoted to discussion of charges against Judge John Pearson, in which Lincoln is greatly interested. Pearson is considered incompetent by Chicago bar, and his removal is desired. Issue has risen over his falure to heed mandamus issued by Illinois Supreme Court.House Journal.

Act providing for safekeeping and delivery of public money is read third time and rejected 41-41, Lincoln voting nay.House Journal.

Bledsoe files agreement and on his motion it is made part of record in Robinson v. Cheseldine & Nye.Record.

Lincoln does paper work for Sangamon Circuit Court divorce case: writes acknowledgment of notice in Alger v. Alger and signs for "Baker & Bledsoe," and writes commissioner's affidavit for Charles B. Dutcher, who signs it.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Photocopy.

Lincoln writes and signs petition to review in Blankenship v. Center. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Journal carries legal notice in case of Rhea v. Foutch et al., signed Logan & Lincoln, complainant's solicitors. This notice is dated some weeks after partnership terminates.]

Court allows Lincoln's motion in Rysinger v. Cheney. Plaintiff is to enter into bond for double amount of judgment against him in McLean Circuit Court.Record.

Thomas for defendant and Lincoln for plaintiff conclude arguments in Hawks v. Lands. Same attorneys try Munsell v. Temple, appeal from McLean County Circuit Court holding that liquor license is transferable. Record.

Lincoln draws $55.56 from auditor for A. Shaw, state's attorney, Shaw's salary for quarter ending December 20, 1846. Photocopy.

Postal discussion continues. Lincoln makes brief statement explaining attitude of Committee on Post Office and Post Roads. Lincoln writes third auditor certifying signature of E. D. Baker on claim papers of Dr. Argyle W. Furr.Remarks Continued in United States House of Representatives Concerning Postal Contracts, 6 January 1848, CW, 1:429-30.

One evening between today and January 19, 1848 Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln attend performance of "the Ethiopian Serenaders" at Carusi's Saloon.National Intelligencer, 6 January 1848, 17 January 1848; Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 2 July 1848, CW, 1:495-96.

After acrimonious sectional debate, House votes on committee report favoring bill granting $1,000 compensation to slaveowner whose slave, joining Florida Indians in 1835, was captured by U.S. troops and sent west. Vote is close, and speaker and clerk disagree on count. Lincoln votes nay and asks how his vote was recorded. Globe; Remarks in United States House of Representatives, 6 January 1849, CW, 2:19.

Illinois legislature convenes. In letter to William Martin February 19, 1851, Lincoln says: "The Legislature having got out of the way, I at last find time to attend to the business you left with me." Abraham Lincoln to William Martin, 19 February 1851, CW, 2:98-100.

From this it appears that when not busy in court, he was following activities of legislature.

Scates commences argument for plaintiff in Casey v. Casey, bill in chancery to set aside transfer of inheritance on ground of fraud. Lower court entered decree in accordance with bill. Scates, Logan, and Lincoln represent plaintiff, Nelson defendant. Record.

Lincoln pays $30.50 cash on his carriage account. Obed Lewis Account Books.

In letter to Washburne, Lincoln sums up situation in legislature as it affects his candidacy. "I understand myself as having 26 committals; and I do not think any other one man has ten." But "I do not know that it is much advantage to have the largest number of votes at the start." Lincoln and B. S. Edwards write legal opinion regarding settlement of estates of Joseph Smith and James Bradford. Abraham Lincoln to Elihu B. Washburne, 6 December [January] 1855, CW, 2:303-4; Opinion Concerning the Estates of Joseph Smith and James M. Bradford, 6 January 1855, CW, 2:301-3.

Lincoln writes testimonial for "American Statesmen," new book handed to him by T. V. Webb, canvasser for Derby & Miller, New York, publishers. Lincoln & Herndon subscribed to book. Endorsement of the American Statesman, 6 January 1857, CW, 2:388.

[Springfield session of Supreme Court commences.]

In the U.S. Circuit Court, defendant Lewis W. Young confesses judgment before Judge Samuel H. Treat in the case of Taylor & Davis v. Young. Lincoln and Thomas G. C. Davis represent Young whose confession is based on an agreement that the parties file with the court. Young agrees to "confess judgment in the action for one cent damages and costs of [the] suit." Plaintiffs Charles Davis and Thomas S. Taylor had sought $5,000 in damages from Young. Davis and Thomas, who are trustees of some city property in Cairo, Illinois, claim that Young had damaged the property. In the case of S. C. Davis & Co. v. J. W. & J. R. Allen, another suit in the U.S. Circuit Court, William H. Underwood, the attorney for the defendants, files a plea. Lincoln, one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs, files a joinder on the plea and signs it "Lincoln & Herndon." S. C. Davis & Company is suing the firm of J. W. & J. R. Allen for $3,000 in damages for the firm's failure to pay on a promissory note. Order, 6 January 1858, Taylor & Davis v. Young, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 220; Judgment, 6 January 1858, Taylor & Davis v. Young, Record Group 21, Judgment Docket, Vol. 1, fol. 10; Agreement, filed 6 January 1858, Taylor & Davis v. Young, Record Group 21, case file 82; Declaration, filed 5 January 1857, Taylor & Davis v. Young, Record Group 21, case file 82; Plea, filed 6 January 1858, S. C. Davis & Co. v. J. W. & J. R. Allen, Record Group 21, case file 231; Declaration, filed 9 December 1857, S. C. Davis & Co. v. J. W. & J. R. Allen, Record Group 21, case file 231, all in U.S. Circuit Court, Southern District of Illinois, National Archives and Records Administration, Great Lakes Region, Chicago, IL.

Lincoln writes legal opinion on methods of dividing land sections into quarters. Opinion concerning Land Surveys, 6 January 1859, CW, 3:348-49.

He also has case in U.S. Circuit Court—VanBrunt & Watrons v. Madux—which, by agreement, is set for trial January 11, 1859. Record.

He writes and files defendants' answer in People v. Moore et al),., (SC suit to collect $200,000 from McLean County collector. Photocopy.

Robert buys and charges four pounds of candles ($1) at Smith's store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154.

Supreme Court overrules Lincoln's motion of yesterday. Moulton, representing appellant, is allowed ten days to perfect his appeal bond. Record.

Early in morning Lincoln calls on former Lt. Gov. Gustave Koerner (Ill.), still in bed at hotel. Soon Lincoln returns with Norman B. Judd, Chicago Republican, to talk over appointment of Sen. Cameron (Pa.) to cabinet. Lincoln is "very much distressed." Koerner and Judd oppose appointment, but Lincoln seems to think it necessary. T. J. McCormack, ed., Memoirs of Gustave Koerner, 1809-1896, 2 vols. (Cedar Rapids, IA: The Torch Press, 1909), 2:114.

"Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and Gov. Chase of Ohio" attend church service. Harry E. Pratt, Concerning Mr. Lincoln, in which Abraham Lincoln is Pictured as He Appeared to Letter Writers of his Time (Springfield, IL: 1944), 35.

President visits Gen. McClellan still confined at home with typhoid fever. Shows him dispatch from Gen. Buell relative to military situation in East Tennessee. Abraham Lincoln to Don C. Buell, 6 January 1862, CW, 5:91.

Cabinet meets at 7:30 P.M. at request of Joint Committee on Conduct of War. Lincoln rejects demand of Senator Benjamin Wade (Ohio) for removal of McClellan. Thomas Harry Williams, Lincoln and the Radicals (Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1941), 83.

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

Col. Daniel Ullmann and Capt. Alban B. Botsford, both of 78th New York Infantry, confer with President in matter of organizing brigade of Negro troops in Louisiana. Memorandum Concerning Alban B. Botsford, 6 January 1863, CW, 6:41.

Lincoln directs Sec. Seward not to countersign contract between U.S. government and B. Kock for colonizing 5,000 Negroes on Ile à Vache. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 6 January 1863, CW, 6:41-42.

Interviews Strange N. Palmer, father of Robert M. Palmer, late minister to Argentine, and Simon Cameron regarding commission in Marine Corps for Strange J. Palmer. Palmer to Lincoln, 27 March 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Irwin deposits $450 in Springfield Marine Bank, payments on principal and interest on Springfield City Bond. Pratt, Personal Finances, 165.]

Lincoln writes a second letter to Mrs. Abraham (Jane) Hoge, of Chicago, Illinois, regarding her request to obtain a "staff officer" appointment for her son. Previously, Lincoln outlined the "conditions" that would allow him to proceed with the appointment. He reiterates, "A Major-General must be found who has not already the full complement of Staff-officers...and who is willing to take your son as one of them. Without these I should violate both law, and an indispensable courtesy, to thrust your son, or any one else, upon any Major General's staff." Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Abraham H. Hoge, 25 November 1862, CW, 5:512; Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Abraham H. Hoge, 6 January 1863, CW, 6:40-41.

President confers with Atty. Gen. Bates in forenoon about departmental matters. Bates to Lincoln, 6 January 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sends congratulations to King of Portugal on birth of Prince Carlos Fernando. Abraham Lincoln to Luiz I, 6 January 1864, CW, 7:110.

A. Kidder of Chicago sends President 50 engraved and lithographed copies of Emancipation Proclamation. Kidder to Lincoln, 6 January 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Answers objection of Gov. Thomas E. Bramlette (Ky.) to order of Gen. Foster moving troops specifically raised for protection of Kentucky to Knoxville, presumably at direction of Gen. Grant. "True, these troops are, in strict law, only to be removed by my order; but Gen. Grant's judgment would be the highest incentive to me to make such order." Abraham Lincoln to Thomas E. Bramlette, 6 January 1864, CW, 7:109.

Cabinet meets. Welles, Diary.

President receives telegram from Gen. Grant requesting prompt action in removing Gen. Butler from command. Benjamin F. Butler, Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences . . . Butler's Book (Boston: A. M. Thayer, 1892), 829.

Meets with Horace Greeley. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 January 1865, 3d ed., 2:1.

Deposits October salary warrant for $1,981.67 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Scolds Gen. Napoleon J. T. Dana for issuing order requiring affidavits of ownership and control over products transported under treasury regulations. Abraham Lincoln to Napoleon J. T. Dana, 6 January 1865, CW, 8:201-3.

Writes check to "Self" for $725.00. CW, 8:575.