Lincoln votes yea on passage of antigaming bill. On his motion, "act to improve the navigation of the Sangamon River," which has passed House, has title changed to "act to authorize a special election in Sangamon County." Lincoln's name appears on five other roll calls.House Journal.

Act to extend charter of Bank of Kaskaskia is tabled 39 to 37, Lincoln voting yea. Douglas moves to table bill extending act incorporating Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown.House Journal.

Lincoln writes, signs, and files with the Sangamon County Circuit Court, a bill of complaint in the chancery case Garrett v. Levering.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes and reports from Committee on Finance bill for relief of Sangamon County circuit clerk. It is referred to select committee of Allen of Franklin, Hankins of Fayette, and Lincoln. He directs through House Senate bill establishing Menard, Logan, and Dane counties.Photocopy; House Journal.

Lincoln writes declaration in Hood v. Gray, and signs Stuart & Lincoln.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Democrats table Whig resolution designed to suspend judiciary bill. Vote is 45-35, Lincoln voting nay. He votes in favor of allowing fund commissioners to give state bonds for internal improvement and canal scrip, where holders desire it.House Journal.

Supreme Court affirms judgment of justice of peace court in Lazell v. Francis, argued by Robbins for appellant and Lincoln for appellee on February 2, 1844.Record.

J. S. Martin pays $9.25 into Lincoln's account.Irwin Ledger.

Supreme Court overrules Lincoln's motion in Broadwell et al. for use of Thompson et ux. v. Broadwell et al. Case is argued by Smedes for plaintiffs and Lincoln and Baker for defendants, who lose when court reverses lower court decree. Record.

Lincoln appears before Supreme Court in Sargeant v. Kellogg and moves court to have order of reversal set aside and case again placed on docket.Record.

He gives Johnson Whaley receipt for ten dollars, fee in Whaley v. heirs of McElyea in Sangamon Circuit Court.Emanuel Hertz, Abraham Lincoln: A New Portrait, 2 vols. (New York: Liveright, 1931), 2:553.

Lincoln answers roll call. Journal.

To William A. Crafts, who has written regarding financial status of Asahel Thayer, he writes that he is under impression that he "is not able to pay any thing," but has brother in Springfield in good circumstances. "Lest I be mistaken, I send your letter to a friend in Springfield, with the request that he will ascertain the material facts and write you." Abraham Lincoln to William A. Crafts, 6 February 1849, CW, 2:25.

Lincoln concludes for appellants in Pearl & Holland v. Wellman & Wellman. Court affirms judgment of Circuit Court. Record; 11 Ill. 352.

[Register alludes to "ardent scramble" among Whigs for office of federal judge. "Among the most prominent names . . . are Messrs. Browning, Bushnell, Butterfield, Logan, Lincoln and Williams."]

Senate passes, 23 to 2, Illinois Central bill. Senate Journal.

Logan, Stuart, and Edwards for plaintiff and Lincoln, Ferguson, and Herndon for defendant try McAtee et al. v. Enyart before Supreme Court. McAtee, getting Enyart intoxicated, persuaded him to make conveyance of land. On March 28, 1851 Sangamon Circuit Court annulled deed on ground of fraud. Supreme Court affirms decision. Record; 13 Ill. 242-51.

Supreme Court continues to command Lincoln's time. Today's question, involved in Hildreth v. Turner, is one of validity of consideration for which promissory note was given. Lincoln and Logan argue case—Lincoln for appellants, Logan for appellees. Record.

(Court later affirms judgment of court below. 17 Ill. 184.)

The Lincolns are busy socially almost every evening. Sandburg and Angle, 198.]

Court affirms decision of Cass Circuit Court in Sprague v. Illinois River RR et al. Six other cases in which Lincoln is concerned are before court, including two not in published reports: Mary Ann Gray v. Matilda French et al. and James Welsh v. William P. Welsh et al. This is last day of Supreme Court term. Record.

In U.S. Circuit Court, Lincoln's case Dawson v. Ennis & Ennis is continued by consent of attorneys. He deposits $265 at bank. Record; Marine Bank Ledger.

Lincoln accepts invitation of New Jersey Legislature to visit state capital on journey to Washington. Abraham Lincoln to Charles S. Olden, 6 February 1861, CW, 4:186.

Accepts invitation of citizens of Albany, N.Y., to visit their city en route to inauguration. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 February 1861, 2:4.

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln (assisted by four of her sisters) hold farewell reception at home. Helm, Mary, 155-56.

Prior to their departure for Washington, D. C., Lincoln and his wife Mary host a farewell "reception" at their home. A newspaper reports, "The levee lasted from seven to twelve o'clock in the evening, and the house thronged by thousands up to a late hour. Mr. Lincoln received the guests as they entered and were made known. They then passed on, and were introduced to Mrs. Lincoln, who stood near the center of the parlors, and who . . . acquitted herself most gracefully and admirably." Another reporter writes, "Behind [Lincoln] on the sofa were his two little boys, about eight and four years of age respectively, the youngest of whom was as noisy as a cub wolf. After a considerable time, the noise of the little urchin attracted the father's attention. Thereupon, turning about, and stooping down . . . he had some of the pleasantest words for the little fellow, that can be imagined. Thereafter there was no noise while I remained. Mrs. Lincoln, who is a squatty, pleasant little woman, receives her visitors with an easy gracefulness that makes all feel comfortable." Sun (Baltimore, MD), 8 February 1861, 2:3; Illinois Daily State Journal (Springfield), 9 February 1861, 2:3; Henry County Chronicle (Cambridge, IL), 26 February 1861, 2:3-5.

"Reception announced for 7:00 to 12:00. Thousands came and it lasted longer." Henry B. Rankin, Intimate Character Sketches of Abraham Lincoln (Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1924), 255-56.

Lincoln deposits $642.91 in Springfield Marine Bank and withdraws $392.12. Pratt, Personal Finances, 164, 175.

Writes check for 50¢ in payment of taxes on Lincoln, Ill. lot. CW, 8:466.

President approves withholding pensions of Southern sympathizers. Philadelphia News, 7 February 1862.

"Nothing of special importance at the Cabinet." Welles, Diary.

President congratulates Bartolomé Mitre on election to presidency of Argentine Republic. Abraham Lincoln to Bartolomé Mitre, 6 February 1863, CW, 6:94-95.

Sends to Senate documentation regarding ships and guns constructed for Japan. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 6 February 1863, CW, 6:95-96.

"I observe that the President never tells a joke now." Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Cong. James K. Moorhead (Pa.) interviews Lincoln relative to Charles Heintzelman and West Point, but gets no promise. Journal, Samuel P. Heintzelman Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President sends information to Senate regarding death of Gen. Frederick T. Ward, U.S. citizen in military service of Chinese government. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 6 February 1863, CW, 6:96.

Lincoln makes one of many sick calls on Congressman Lovejoy (Ill.) and remarks: "This war is eating my life out. I have a strong impression that I shall not live to see the end." Edgar DeW. Jones, Lincoln and the Preachers (New York: Harper, 1948), 69.

During afternoon reception discusses with Francis B. Carpenter, artist, ideas for portraying first reading of Emancipation Proclamation. William O. Stoddard, Lincoln's Third Secretary: The Memoirs of William O. Stoddard, ed. by William O. Stoddard, Jr. (New York: Exposition Press, 1955), 221.

At night O. H. Browning approaches Lincoln on behalf of Mrs. Fitz, who owns slaves and cotton and is a refugee. President, in bad humor, will not discuss matter. Browning, Diary.

[Irwin withdraws $24 from Springfield Marine Bank, to pay insurance on Lincoln's Springfield home. Pratt, Personal Finances, 177.]

Reception by Mrs. Lincoln "exceeded all that have preceded it." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 8 February 1864, 3d ed., Extra, 2:4.

Lincoln writes to Major General Nathaniel P. Banks concerning an assignment for Gustavus Scroggs, of Buffalo, New York. Lincoln explains, "Scroggs . . . has been appointed colonel of a colored regiment, and is to report with it to you at New Orleans." Lincoln proposes that Banks order Scroggs's regiment "to Texas, charged to collect and organize the colored men of that State, it being believed that such a nucleus as this regiment, and such an experienced organizer of troops as Col. Scroggs . . . will prove highly successful." Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 6 February 1864, CW, 7:170-71; Samuel P. Bates, History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5 (Harrisburg: B. Singerly, 1871), 1026.

President interviews Committee of Board of Supervisors of New York regarding troop quotas. Abraham Lincoln to James B. Fry, 6 February 1865, CW, 8:262-63.

Establishes board to examine into proper quotas and credits of respective states. Order to Make Corrections in the Draft, 6 February 1865, CW, 8:264-65.

Public reception at White House from 8:30 to 11 P.M. draws largest crowd of the season thus far. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 February 1865, 2d ed., 2:1, 7 February 1865, 3d ed., 2:4.

Lincoln receives January salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.