Peter Van Bergen files plat of New Boston, which Lincoln surveyed, with Warren County recorder and pays $6 fee. [Lincoln is probably with Van Bergen.] Warren County Entry Book, 1:38-39, Warren County Courthouse, Monmouth, IL.

Van Bergen picks up plat. Lincoln is probably with him, having been sent to New Boston as surveyor by Elijah Iles, who sent Van Bergen as his business agent. Warren County Entry Book, 1:38-39, Warren County Courthouse, Monmouth, IL.

Lincoln and Mentor Graham serve as clerks at election for representative in Congress. Polls are located in house of William F. Berry. Lincoln votes for William L. May, who receives 72 votes, to three for Benjamin Mills and one for James Turney. James Pantier, Pollard Simmons, and William Jones serve as judges and John Clary as constable. Lincoln writes out returns which are certified by Bowling Green.Election Returns.

[County Commissioners' Court allows Lincoln and Graham $1 each for clerking.Record D, 99.]