Lincoln visits Patent Office to inquire about application for patent by Jesse Lynch of Magnolia. Lynch is optimistic about Taylor's chances, but Lincoln informs him that same day his letter arrived he received one from another man in Magnolia which was less hopeful.Abraham Lincoln to Jesse Lynch, 10 April 1848, CW, 1:463-64.

Lincoln votes to concur in Senate resolution congratulating people of France on their establishment of republican government.Globe.