Whig state central committee composed of Lincoln, A. G. Henry, J. F. Sped, E. D. Baker, and W. L. May issues call for state convention to be held in Springfield December 20, 1841 to nominate candidates for governor and lieut. governor. Convention is called off December 13, 1841, because Whigs are unanimously for Joseph Duncan.Call for Whig State Convention, 20 October 1841, CW, 1:261-62; Missouri Republican, 13 December 1841.