"It is my intention," writes Lincoln to Thomas J. Henderson of Stark County, "to snatch a moment now and then, to send documents to some friends, out of my district, among whom I shall place Captain Butler and yourself." IHi—Journal, IV, 74.

He writes Herndon that Congressional Globe will begin arriving at Lincoln & Herndon office. He suggests his partner read and preserve them. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Herndon, 12 December 1847, CW, 1:419-20.