Lincoln poses for Barry. Granite Monthly, October 1904-December 1904, 102-4.

He writes letter of introduction for D. L. Phillips of Anna, calling him one of the "most active and efficient republicans in Illinois. He is doing good service in our cause; and will ask nothing not needed, and misapply nothing received by him." To Whom It May Concern: For David L. Phillips, 2 July 1860, CW, 4:81.

Chicago Tribune notes that Willie Lincoln is dangerously ill with scarlet fever.