On this "fatal first of Jan. '41," Lincoln passes through an emotional crisis, the exact nature of which is unknown. One story is that he failed to appear at his own wedding; but more probably he broke his engagement with Mary Todd . Whatever the occurrence, result was acute mental anguish.Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 27 March 1842, CW, 1:282-83.

On four votes taken on bill to regulate tavern and grocery licenses, Lincoln does not vote, his only activity being two votes for adjournment.House Journal.

[Lincoln's name does not appear on eight votes.House Journal.]

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.

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

Hardin moves to take up circuit court bill laid on table yesterday. Motion is agreed to 43-40, Lincoln voting aye.House Journal.

Lincoln opposes investigation of accounts of late Board of Public Works.House Journal.

Lincoln is absent from legislature because of illness.

Lincoln is absent from legislature because of illness.

Lincoln is still absent from legislature. His condition is suggested by correspondent of John J. Hardin: "We have been very much distressed, on Mr. Lincoln's account; hearing he had two Cat fits, and a Duck fit since we left. Is it true? Do let me hear soon." Martin McKee to Hardin, 22 January 1841, John J. Hardin Papers, Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL.

Lincoln votes on morning roll call. In evening he attends meeting of friends at Butler's where he submits question of Stuart's re-election to Congress and finds all in favor.House Journal; Abraham Lincoln to John T. Stuart, 23 January 1841, CW, 1:229-30.