Lincoln, Wyatt of Morgan, and Anderson of Jefferson are appointed select committee to study "act concerning marks and brands." [Approved February 6, 1835, this act revived act of 1829 providing penalty for changing livestock brands with intent to steal.]House Journal.

Lincoln votes nay on advancing election bill to third reading. As House quickly finishes its current business, three votes on adjournment for day are taken. Lincoln votes nay thrice, but House adjourns. House Journal.

[Rev. Josephus Hewett addresses members of legislature and citizens of Vandalia in House.House Journal.]

House meets briefly. Lincoln's motion to adjourn fails, but few minutes later they adjourn. Democrats invite "the true friends of the late and present administration" to Ferguson's Tavern to celebration in honor of Jackson's victory at New Orleans. Whigs invite "everyone" to House to hear E. D. Baker.House Journal.

Lincoln votes affirmatively on ordering to second reading bills relating to state bank and also on act in relation to garnishees.House Journal.

Illinois State Register charges that Lincoln has "bolted" internal improvements and "become a joint stock company man—has blown his pledges to the winds and left the system to shift for itself. What an example of good faith!"

To celebrate Jackson's victory at New Orleans, House dispenses with rules, 63-19, Lincoln voting aye; and aye on vote of respect to Jackson's memory. On resolution that military fame of Andrew Jackson has been rivalled by his equally successful and distinguished services to nation as statesman and benefactor, Lincoln casts negative vote.House Journal.

Jesse B. Thomas appears for plaintiff in error in Bruce v. Truett (SC). He files record and moves writ of error be made supersedeas. Court considers. Logan & Lincoln are attorneys for defendant.Record.

McRoberts, attorney for appellant, begins argument in McDonald v. Fithian & Juneau. Lincoln, Logan, and Baker appear for appellees.Record.

Martin & Warfield v. Dryden et al., appeal from Madison County, is bill for injunction involving title to land. N. D. Strong and Hall argue case for appellant. Record.

Large party for members of legislature is held in state house.

Lincoln draws $62.50 from auditor, salary of A. Shaw as state's attorney of Fourth Circuit for quarter ending December 31, 1845.Photocopy.

Wilson et al. v. Van Winkle (SC), appeal from Edgar County, is argued by McDougall for plaintiff and Lincoln for defendant. Judgment of lower court is affirmed.Record.

Lincoln wins Roney v. Monaghan when Supreme Court affirms decision of Lake County Circuit Court. Question at issue concerns sufficiency of evidence to sustain judgment for damages. Record; 8 Ill. 85.

Congressman Lincoln writes to his law partner William Herndon and critiques Lincoln, the public speaker: "As to speech-making, by way of getting the hang of the House I made a little speech two or three days ago on a post-office question of no general interest. I find speaking here and elsewhere about the same thing. I was about as badly scared, and no worse, as I am when I speak in court. I expect to make one within a week or two, in which I hope to succeed well enough to wish you to see it." As for his future political career Lincoln writes, "It is very pleasant to learn . . . that there are some who desire that I should be reelected. . . I made the declaration that I would not be a candidate again, more from a wish to deal fairly with others, to keep peace among our friends, and to keep the district from going to the enemy, than for any cause personal to myself; so that, if it should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected, I could not refuse the people the right of sending me again."Abraham Lincoln to William H. Herndon, 8 January 1848, CW, 1:430-31.

"Mr. Lincoln gave notice . . . for leave to introduce a bill in relation to school lands which may have been or may be relinquished." Journal.

He votes against suspension of rules to permit introduction of resolution instructing committee on judiciary to report bill for apprehension of fugitive slaves. Motion is defeated 79-100. Globe.

Lincoln collects $25 from auditor, fee in full for legal services to state in Compher et al. v. People. Warrant #4746, Auditor's office.

Palmer and Gillespie for plaintiffs and Lincoln and Blackwell for defendant try Tuller v. Voght, appeal from Jersey County, in Supreme Court. At 7 P.M. Kossuth meeting is held. Lincoln states purpose of meeting and he, Trumbull, and others speak. Lincoln is appointed to committee of seven to draw up resolutions. Register.

Mrs. Lincoln buys 2½ yards muslin (46¢) at John Williams' store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 145.

Nelson concludes argument for defense in Casey v. Casey. Record.

Lincoln, representing defendants in error, enters motion for rehearing in Edmunds v. Mayers & Mayers in Supreme Court. In this case, heard February 3, 1855, court decided against Lincoln's clients. Involved were patent rights to cradle which, "being wound up, would rock itself until it run down, and to save the continual labor to mothers and nurses, of rocking the cradle." Lincoln's motion is denied. Record; 16 Ill. 207.

In the U.S. Circuit Court, Lincoln & Herndon represent the Missouri-based S.C. Davis & Company in seven cases. The company is suing to recover money owed to it by various individuals and firms in Illinois. The case of S.C. Davis & Co. v. Lowry & Randle is representative of the court proceedings that take place this day in all seven cases. In each case, Judge Samuel H. Treat declares the defendant(s) in default for failure to come before the court after "being three times solemnly called." Lincoln & Herndon request that the Clerk "assess the damages" in each of the cases. The Clerk assesses the damages, and Judge Treat orders the defendant(s) to pay the damages ranging from the lowest award of $699.60 to the highest award of $5,372.48. In each case, the Court also orders the defendant(s) to pay the court costs. Lincoln & Herndon make one additional request of the Court in one of the S.C. Davis & Company cases. In the case of S.C. Davis & Co. v. Sanders, they ask the Court to stay the execution of the judgment "for thirty days." In the debt case of Bank of Commerce v. Emporium Real Estate & Manufacturing Co., Lincoln & Herndon represent the bank, which is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The defendants fail to appear before the Court, and Judge Treat declares them in default. Lincoln & Herndon request that the Clerk "assess the damages." The Clerk assesses the damages, and the Court orders the defendants to pay $6,922.13 in damages and the court costs. In the case of Hedrick v. Merry & Thomas W. Smith & Co., Lincoln & Herndon represent plaintiff John Hedrick, of Ohio, who is suing Merry & Thomas W. Smith & Company "in a plea of Covenant broken." Hedrick asserts that the defendants failed to comply with the terms of a contract they entered into with Hedrick to deliver "four hundred head of steer cattle." Hedrick is suing for $10,000 in damages. On this day, the parties file an agreement to dismiss the suit. Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Lowry & Randle, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 231; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Sanders, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 230; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Sanders, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 229; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Warner, Record Group 21, General Records, Vo1. 1, 232; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Watkins, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 230; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Wilborn, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 232; Order, 8 January 1858, S.C. Davis & Co. v. Williams & Hillabrant, Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 231; Promissory Note, 1 July 1857, Bank of Commerce v. Emporium Real Estate & Manufacturing Co., Record Group 21, case file 196; Order, 8 January 1858, Bank of Commerce v. Emporium Real Estate & Manufacturing Co., Record Group 21, General Records, Vol. 1, 229; Narratio and Praecipe, filed 6 October 1857, Hedrick v. Merry & Thomas W. Smith & Co., Record Group 21, case file 184; Agreement to Dismiss, filed 8 January 1858, Hedrick v. Merry & Thomas W. Smith & Co., Record Group 21, case file 184, all in U.S. Circuit Court, Southern District of Illinois, National Archives and Records Administration, Great Lakes Region, Chicago, IL.

Lincoln writes W. H. Wells, regretting that he cannot send copy of his debate with Douglas at Freeport. "All dallying with Douglas by Republicans, who are such at heart, is, at the very least, time, and labor lost; and all such, who so dally with him, will yet bite their lips in vexation for their own folly." Abraham Lincoln to W. H. Wells, 8 January 1859, CW, 3:349.

Lincoln attends vocal concert by Mrs. Mozart at Cook's Hall. Illinois State Journal, 11 January 1859.

Lincoln buys gallon of syrup at Smith's store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154.

Iowa delegation urges Lincoln to appoint as postmaster general Col. Fitz-Henry Warren, assistant editor, New York "Tribune." N.Y. Herald, 9 January 1861.

Lincoln receives former Cong. Tuck (N.H.), who is interested in appointment to collectorship in Boston. Tuck to Chase, 14 January 1861, Salmon P. Chase Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President with Mrs. Lincoln and party attends celebration of French regiment quartered in Tennallytown, DC. Washington Star, 9 January 1862.

Converses at length with Gen. James Shields, who once challenged him to duel in Springfield. [See 19 September 1842.] Washington Star, 9 January 1862.

White House requests loan of "Halleck's Science of War" from Library of Congress. [Henry W. Halleck, Elements of Military Art and Science (New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1861).] Borrowers' Ledger 1861-63, 114, Archives of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln replies to Gen. McClernand that Emancipation Proclamation has been issued and "broken eggs can not be mended." Abraham Lincoln to John A. McClernand, 8 January 1863, CW, 6:48-49.

Sends felicitations to José M. Acha on reelection to presidency of Republic of Bolivia. Abraham Lincoln to José M. Acha, 8 January 1863, CW, 6:45.

Proclaims treaty of peace, friendship, commerce, and navigation with Republic of Bolivia. Washington Chronicle, 30 April 1863.

Senate confirms nomination of John P. Usher to be secretary of interior. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 9 January 1863, 2d ed., 2:1; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 9 January 1863, 2d ed., 2:2.

[Irwin withdraws $102 from Springfield Marine Bank, to pay taxes. Pratt, Personal Finances, 177.]

Mrs. Fox at White House for social visit with Mrs. Lincoln. Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President orders that attorney general be charged with direction of all proceedings under Act of August 6, 1861, as fully in all respects as under Act of July 17, 1862. Order to Edward Bates, 8 January 1863, CW, 6:45-46.

Writes Gen. Burnside: "I deplore the want of concurrence with you, in opinion by your general officers, but I do not see the remedy. . . . I do not yet see how I could profit by changing the command of the A.P. & if I did, I should not wish to do it by accepting the resignation of your commission." Abraham Lincoln to Ambrose E. Burnside, 8 January 1863, CW, 6:46-48.

Inquires of Mil. Gov. Johnson about Capt. Charles S. Todd, 6th Kentucky Regiment, killed at Battle of Murfreesboro. Abraham Lincoln to Andrew Johnson, 8 January 1863, CW, 6:48.

Lays before Senate treaty with bands of Chippewa Indians. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, [8] January 1864, CW, 7:116-17.

Interviews Sen. Grimes (Iowa) about military recommendations. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 8 January 1864, CW, 7:117.

Cabinet meets, with Secs. Welles and Usher only members present. Welles, Diary.

Sec. Seward presents members of National Academy of Science to President. Washington Chronicle, 9 January 1864.

Mrs. Lincoln announces her Saturday afternoon receptions will begin January 9, 1864. Washington Chronicle, 8 January 1864.

President writes Mrs. Esther Stockton, widow of Rev. Joseph Stockton, of Pittsburgh: "Learning that you who have passed the eighty-fourth year of life, have given to the soldiers, some three hundred pairs of stockings, knitted by yourself, I wish to offer you my thanks." Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Esther Stockton, 8 [January] 1864, CW, 7:117.

In the evening, actor James H. Hackett meets with President Lincoln, who expresses a desire to see Hackett portray Shakespeare's "Falstaff" character on stage. Lincoln also told the actor "how constantly he was oppressed with the cares of state" and "how little time was allowed him for Society or recreation." James H. Hackett to John Hay, 12 January 1865, John Hay Papers, Brown University, Providence, RI.