Bill authorizing circuit judges to appoint and remove clerks is refused second reading, Lincoln voting nay. He votes against engrossing for third reading bill of Hicks of Jefferson to provide for payment of internal improvement debt interest.House Journal.

Stuart & Lincoln buy $32.06 worth of merchandise from a Springfield merchant.Account (copy), 14 December 1840, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 185, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.