Postal discussion continues. Lincoln makes brief statement explaining attitude of Committee on Post Office and Post Roads. Lincoln writes third auditor certifying signature of E. D. Baker on claim papers of Dr. Argyle W. Furr.Remarks Continued in United States House of Representatives Concerning Postal Contracts, 6 January 1848, CW, 1:429-30.

One evening between today and January 19, 1848 Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln attend performance of "the Ethiopian Serenaders" at Carusi's Saloon.National Intelligencer, 6 January 1848, 17 January 1848; Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 2 July 1848, CW, 1:495-96.