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Monday, February 4, 1833.+-

New Salem, IL.

Lincoln signs petition to county commissioners to lay out road from Petersburg to Morgan County line in direction of Beardstown. Other signers are Bowling Green, Nelson Alley, James Rutledge, Isaac Guliher, Alexander Trent, Martin S. Trent, Samuel Hill, John A. Kelso, John Armstrong, and William F. Berry.IHi—Original.

Wednesday, February 4, 1835.+-

Vandalia, IL.

[Webb of White announces death of his colleague, Maj. William McHenry, and delivers eulogy. Rev. Newton Cloud of Morgan preaches funeral sermon in House at 3 P.M. House Journal.]

Saturday, February 4, 1837.+-

Vandalia, IL.

Act for relief of clerk of county commissioners' court of Franklin is referred to select committee of Harris of Macoupin, Dollins of Franklin, and Lincoln. Joint committee reports that $10,378.22½ is due and should be paid to builders of new capitol.House Journal.

Monday, February 4, 1839.+-

Vandalia, IL.

[Lincoln's name does not appear in proceedings.House Journal.]

Tuesday, February 4, 1840.+-

Springfield, IL.

Whig circular written by Lincoln is mailed to leading Whigs in state about this date. On state central committee with Lincoln are A. G. Henry, R. F. Barrett, E. D. Baker, and J. F. Speed. Circular is intended to rally Whigs for Harrison and to provide for organizing state. Campaign Circular from Whig Committee, [31?] January 1840, CW, 1:201-3.

Lincoln writes and files declaration in Carter v. Bennett & Ransdell. Photocopy.

Springfield's Democratic paper denounces "secret circular of Messrs. Baker, Lincoln, & Co. . . . They prefer darkness to light, because their deeds are evil." Register, 4 February 1840.

Thursday, February 4, 1841.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln introduces bill to supplement Springfield and Alton Turnpike Co. charter. On his motion, bill is referred to Committee on Internal Improvements. Act creating board of auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works is passed, Lincoln voting aye. House Journal.

Lincoln writes praecipe and declaration in Brown v. Thomas & Crowder, assumpsit suit.Photocopy.

Saturday, February 4, 1843.+-

Springfield, IL.

Payne & Alexander v. Frazier & Frazier (SC), appeal from Vermilion, is submitted to court by Ficklin for plaintiff and Lincoln for defendant, without argument. On February 7, 1843, judgment is reversed and case remanded to lower court. In State Bank of Illinois v. Condell, Jones & Co. (SC), J. B. Thomas files plaintiff's bill and asks court to grant injunction.Record.

Wednesday, February 4, 1846.+-

Springfield, IL.

Rysinger v. Cheney (SC) is argued by Lincoln for plaintiff and Stuart and Edwards for defendant. Lincoln wins case when court reverses lower court. He appears with Trumbull for plaintiff in Buckmaster v. Beames et al., appeal from Madison, and for defendant in Wright v. Bennett (SC), appeal from Menard County.Record.

Thursday, February 4, 1847.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln for appellant and Bledsoe for appellee try Henderson v. Welch, action to recover costs paid by appellee as nominal plaintiff in former suit. In Steele v. Gilbert & Gilbert, Lincoln moves appeal be dismissed because of appellant's failure to file record within first three days of term. Court awards procedendo to Randolph County Circuit Court. Record.

Friday, February 4, 1848.+-

Washington, DC.

Congressman Lincoln writes to Andrew McCallen, of Shawneetown Illinois, in response to McCallen's recent inquiry. Apparently, McCallen seeks to involve his "Regiment" in the war with Mexico. Lincoln advises McCallen that the United States may not need more troops because "[t]here is now some probablility of peace." Lincoln writes, "but, should the war go on, I think volunteers, with the right of electing their own officers will be voted, but that no more regulars, will be voted. Until Congress shall act, of course, nothing can be done towards getting your Regiment into the service. Whenever it shall act I shall be happy to assist you in any way I can." In a postscript, Lincoln adds, "Dont pay postage on letters to me. I am entitled to them free."Abraham Lincoln to Andrew McCallen, 4 February 1848, CW, 1:448-49.

Tuesday, February 4, 1851.+-

Springfield, IL.

Supreme Court rules in Harris v. Shaw et al., affirming lower court decision that county did not contract with Harris that county seat remain forever at Tremont. 13 Ill., 456.

Wednesday, February 4, 1852.+-

Springfield, IL.

Logan concludes his argument in Penny v. McHenry et al.. Lincoln wins case when court upholds lower court. Lincoln's two Sangamon & Alton cases come to trial. One case involves liability of stock subscriber to pay his subscription, other question of whether change in route of railroad releases subscriber from his contract. Lower court found for railroad and decisions are affirmed. Record.

Friday, February 4, 1853.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln writes bill granting coal mining charter to John A. Rockwell and associates. Bill Introduced in Illinois Legislature to Incorporate the Vermillion Coal and Manufacturing Company, 5 February 1853, CW, 2:189-90; Abraham Lincoln to John A. Rockwell, 15 February 1853, CW, 2:190-91.

Saturday, February 4, 1854.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln pays $30 to his carriage maker for sleigh. Obed Lewis Account Books.

Monday, February 4, 1856.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln, representing company, continues argument in McConnel v. Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Co. et al. Grimshaw, for appellant, concludes during afternoon. Court takes the case under advisement. Record.

(Eventually decree of lower court is affirmed. 18 Ill. 228.)

Thursday, February 4, 1858.+-

Springfield, IL.

In the Illinois Supreme Court, the litigants' attorneys begin to argue the appeal case of Sprague v. Illinois River RR et al., a suit that originated in the Cass County Circuit Court. Lincoln & Herndon, and Henry E. Dummer represent Charles Sprague; David A. Smith and Stephen T. Logan are the attorneys for the railroad. Sprague seeks an injunction to prevent Cass County from paying the Illinois River Railroad $50,000 in stock subscriptions approved by the voters. Order, 4 February 1858, Sprague v. Illinois River RR et al., Illinois Supreme Court, Journal Record SC 2nd GD 1855-1864, 149, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL; Writ of Injunction, 6 August 1857, Sprague v. Illinois River RR et al., Cass County Circuit Court, box 11, Cass County Courthouse, Virginia, IL; Sprague v. Illinois River Railroad et al., 19 Ill. (1857) 174-83.

Friday, February 4, 1859.+-

Springfield, IL.

Robert gets syrup, sugar, and candles at Smith's store. Pratt, Personal Finances, 154.

Saturday, February 4, 1860.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln replies to request of Abraham Jonas, Quincy Republican, for copy of Lincoln-Douglas Debates. "As you are one of my most valued friends, and have complimented me by the expression of a wish for the book, I propose doing myself the honor of presenting you with one, as soon as I can." Abraham Lincoln to Abraham Jonas, 4 February 1860, CW, 3:516.

Monday, February 4, 1861.+-

Springfield, IL.

President-elect receives delegation from Pennsylvania, which presses claims of former Gov. Andrew H. Reeder (Kansas Terr.), should Sen. Cameron (Pa.) withdraw from cabinet scramble. N.Y. Tribune, 5 February 1861.

Lincoln writes to newspaper editor and political insider Thurlow Weed, of Albany, New York. Lincoln seeks to dispel the notion that he endorses a candidate to fill secretary-of-state nominee William Seward's U.S. Senate seat. Lincoln admits that he discussed the matter with a New York state legislator, "but always with an express protest that my name must not be used in the Senatorial election, if favor of, or against any one. Any other representation of me, is a misrepresentation." Thurlow Weed to Abraham Lincoln, 28 January 1861; David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, 2 February 1861, both in Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Thurlow Weed, 4 February 1861, CW, 4:185-86.

Limits visiting hours from 3:30 until 5 P.M. Illinois State Journal, 4 February 1861.

Suspends cabinet negotiations and intends to do so until he arrives in Washington. Villard, Eve of '61, 60.

Accepts invitation of New York Legislature to pass through state en route to Washington. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin D. Morgan, 4 February 1861, CW, 4:185.

Tuesday, February 4, 1862.+-

Washington, DC.

President grants Capt. Gordon stay of execution until February 21, 1862. Stay of Execution for Nathaniel Gordon, 4 February 1862, CW, 5:128-29. [Gordon was hanged February 21, 1862.]

Recommends "that Captain Samuel F. DuPont [USN] receive a vote of thanks of Congress for his services and gallantry, displayed in the capture of Forts Walker and Beauregard." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 February 1862, CW, 5:127-28.

Recognizes Abraham Felder as vice consul of Switzerland for Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. National Republican (Washington, DC), 7 February 1862, 2:6.

[Irwin withdraws $2 from Springfield Marine Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 177.]

Mrs. Lincoln cancels weekly reception because of private party on 5th. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 1 February 1862, 2d ed., 2:1.

Wednesday, February 4, 1863.+-

Washington, DC.

President receives from Crafts J. Wright of Cincinnati offer to raise, discipline, and command brigade of Negro troops. DNA—WR 107, Off. Sec. War, Register of Letters Received, EB3, Entry 22.

Sends report on present conditions in Mexico to House of Representatives. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 4 February 1863, CW, 6:90.

Telegraphs Gen. Robert C. Schenck: "I hear of some difficulty in the streets of Baltimore yesterday. What is the amount of it?" [Probably group of convalescents from Philadelphia showing their antipathy toward Negroes employed at Solders' Rest.] Abraham Lincoln to Robert C. Schenck, 4 February 1863, CW, 6:90.

Sends to Senate nomination of Comdr. Worden to be captain. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 February 1863, CW, 6:91.

Thursday, February 4, 1864.+-

Washington, DC.

President sends to Edward Everett "the manuscript of my remarks at Gettysburg" for delivery to Ladies Committee of New York Metropolitan Sanitary Fair. Abraham Lincoln to Edward Everett, 4 February 1864, CW, 7:167-68.

Transmits to Senate correspondence between Union and Confederate authorities on exchange of prisoners. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 February 1864, CW, 7:168.

Interviews Dr. Zacharie and Goodman L. Mordecai of South Carolina, who thanks President for releasing him from Washington prison where he had been confined as Confederate agent. Bertram W. Korn, American Jewry and the Civil War (Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1951), 199.

President hosts State dinner for "members of the foreign legations and other distinguished guests." Mrs. Goddard is one of the dinner guests. Daily National Republican, 5 February 1864, 2d ed., 2:4; CW, 8:531.

Saturday, February 4, 1865.+-

En route and Washington, DC.

At 7:30 A.M. President leaves Annapolis, Md., following overnight trip up Chesapeake Bay from Hampton Roads, Va., on "River Queen." Arrives in Washington at 9:25 A.M. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 February 1865, 2d ed., 2:1; Washington Chronicle, 6 February 1865.

Orders Lt. John A. Stephens (CSA), nephew of Alexander H. Stephens and prisoner of war on Johnson's Island to report in person to White House. Abraham Lincoln to Charles W. Hill, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259.

Transmits to Senate information on condition of Mexico and case of French steamer "Rhine." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259-60.

Cabinet meets in special session from noon until 1 P.M. to hear reports of President and Secretary of State Seward on Hampton Roads Conference. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 February 1865, 2d ed., 2:4; Welles, Diary.

President confers with Secretary of War Stanton on effect of conference on Gen. Grant's military plans and authorizes Stanton to telegraph Grant "that nothing transpired, or transpiring with the three gentlemen from Richmond, is to cause any change hinderance or delay, of your military plans or operations." Stanton to Grant, 4 February 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln holds afternoon reception from 1 to 3 P.M., and President attends. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 February 1865, 2d ed., 2:4; Washington Chronicle, 5 February 1865.