Abraham and Mary Lincoln's first child, Robert Todd Lincoln, is born in Springfield, Illinois. Family Record in Abraham Lincoln's Bible, 4 November 1842 - 4 April 1853, CW, 1:304.

Election Day. In letter to Speed May 18, 1843 Lincoln said he intended to support party nominee for Congress, but at polls he does not vote for Hardin for Congress, or for or against Whig candidates for county offices. His only votes are for constable and justice of peace.Election Returns.

Lincoln signs bond of Strother G. Jones, constable.Photocopy.

Sangamon Whigs open campaign of 1844 with convention in Springfield. They resolve to fight until they secure Whig legislature, Whig senator, together with majority of Whig congressmen—and pledge themselves to give Henry Clay majority of 850 votes in 1844. Lincoln, Baker, and A. G. Henry address convention.Quincy Whig, 30 August 1843.

Lincoln makes affidavit before John Calhoun, clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court, that Richard J. Hamilton and Benjamin F. Fridley are material witnesses for defense in Johnson v. Strode. Defendant desires to take their testimony by deposition.Photocopy.