Lincoln votes in favor of reducing size of future counties from 400 to 325 square miles.House Journal.

In Supreme Court, Lincoln and Strong for appellant and Logan for appellee argue Elkin et al. v. People for use of Fleming, McIntire & Co. (Judgment of Sangamon Circuit Court affirmed January 12, 1842.)Record.

Lincoln writes and signs praecipe, bond for costs, and declaration in Sangamon County Court case, Neff, Wanton & Co. v. Francis.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.