Lincoln, attorney for Judge Thomas C. Browne, draws up preamble and resolutions which are presented by O. H. Browning to House for adoption. He asks petitioners to set down in writing and file with clerk of House, before Monday noon, all decisions, judicial acts and omissions which they intend proving, and that Browne be furnished copy. House Journal.

Lincoln writes, swears, and signs "Logan & Lincoln" to answer in Carpenter v. Wash et al.Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

He deposits $16.98 into his account with a Springfield merchant, and the merchant credits Lincoln's account $63 for "Profit & Loss." Account (copy), 31 December 1842, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 282, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.