Lincoln answers roll call. Journal.

To William A. Crafts, who has written regarding financial status of Asahel Thayer, he writes that he is under impression that he "is not able to pay any thing," but has brother in Springfield in good circumstances. "Lest I be mistaken, I send your letter to a friend in Springfield, with the request that he will ascertain the material facts and write you." Abraham Lincoln to William A. Crafts, 6 February 1849, CW, 2:25.