<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-01'>Saturday, January 1, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> "There is a good deal of diversity among the whigs here, as to who shall be
            their candidate for the Presidency; but I think it will result in favor of Genl.
            Taylor," writes Lincoln to R. S. Thomas of Virginia, Illinois. He informs Thomas of what
            he has done regarding application for lieutenancy for one of his friends. He knows of
            nothing more he can do, for "you know I can have no intimacy with the President."<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A437' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Richard S.
                  Thomas</xref>, 1 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:422-23.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1848-01-03'>Monday,
  January 3, 1848.</date> 
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington,
  DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes against resolution to
  inquire into expediency of proposing peace without indemnity. It is rejected
  41-137. Ashmun moves to amend resolution of thanks to Gen. Taylor for his
  victory at Buena Vista by inserting, "in a war unnecessarily and
  unconstitutionally begun by the President." Whigs force adoption of amendment,
  Lincoln voting aye.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> [Herndon deposits $500 in Lincoln's bank account at Robert
  Irwin's store, his share of fee from Siter Price &amp; Co.
  <bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>]</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-04'>Tuesday, January 4, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln presents petition of "James Semple and others, against the petition
            of the city of Alton, Illinois, praying a relinquishment of certain lands." He votes for
            resolution requesting President to communicate to House any instructions given to
            officers or others regarding their permitting Santa Anna to return to Mexico.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-05'>Wednesday, January 5, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Replying to Botts of Virginia, Lincoln defends action of Postmaster General
            in fixing compensation to be paid Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad for
            transporting mail between Washington and Richmond. Company petitions for increase. Botts
            supports claim and accuses Postmaster General of personal antagonism.<bibl default='NO'>Globe; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A438' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Remarks in United States House
                  of Representatives Concerning Postal Contracts</xref>, 5 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:423-29.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-06'>Thursday, January 6, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Postal discussion continues. Lincoln makes brief statement explaining
            attitude of Committee on Post Office and Post Roads. Lincoln writes third auditor
            certifying signature of E. D. Baker on claim papers of Dr. Argyle W. Furr.<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A439' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Remarks Continued in United
                  States House of Representatives Concerning Postal Contracts</xref>, 6 January
               1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:429-30.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> One evening between today and January 19, 1848 Mr. and <person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> attend performance of "the
            Ethiopian Serenaders" at Carusi's Saloon.<bibl default='NO'>National
               Intelligencer, 6 January 1848, 17 January 1848; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A505' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd
                  Lincoln</xref>, 2 July 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:495-96.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform' type='Revised'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1848-01-08'>Saturday,
  January 8, 1848.</date> 
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington,
  DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p>Congressman Lincoln writes to his law
  partner William Herndon and critiques Lincoln, the public speaker: "As to
  speech-making, by way of getting the hang of the House I made a little speech
  two or three days ago on a post-office question of no general interest. I find
  speaking here and elsewhere about the same thing. I was about as badly scared,
  and no worse, as I am when I speak in court. I expect to make one within a week
  or two, in which I hope to succeed well enough to wish you to see it." As for
  his future political career Lincoln writes, "It is very pleasant to learn . . .
  that there are some who desire that I should be reelected. . . I made the
  declaration that I would not be a candidate again, more from a wish to deal
  fairly with others, to keep peace among our friends, and to keep the district
  from going to the enemy, than for any cause personal to myself; so that, if it
  should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected, I could not refuse the
  people the right of sending me again."<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A442' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William
  H. Herndon</xref>, 8 January 1848,
  <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:430-31.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-10'>Monday, January 10, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes against proposed amendment to post office bill which would
            divide railroad and steamboat companies carrying mail into four classes and specify rate
            of compensation. Negative vote of speaker prevents passage.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-11'>Tuesday, January 11, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Stewart of Pennsylvania attacks Polk's war and tariff policies, and Venable
            of North Carolina assails Ashmun's resolution. Lincoln obtains floor, but House adjourns
            before he can speak.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> He writes Blair &amp; Rives, publishers of "Congressional Globe" asking
            loan of Debates of 28th Congress, second session. "If sent [by messenger], I shall be
            careful to return uninjured, or pay for."<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A443' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Blair
                  &amp; Rives</xref>, 11 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:431.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1848-01-12'>Wednesday, January 12, 1848.</date> 
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln
  attacks Polk's war policy. He defends his "spot resolutions" and attempts to
  disprove Polk's contention that Mexicans began war. "The President is, in no
  wise, satisfied with his own positions," he declares. ". . . He is a
  bewildered, confounded, and miserably perplexed man. God grant he may be able
  to show, there is not something about his conscience, more painful than all his
  mental perplexity!"<bibl default='NO'>Globe;
  <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A444' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Speech in United States
  House of Representatives: The War with Mexico</xref>, 12 January 1848,
  <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:431-42.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-13'>Thursday, January 13, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes to end debate on President's message at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
            Motion carries 100-95.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> In response to request of House, President submits all information relative
            to Santa Anna being permitted to return to Mexico "which is compatible with the public
            interests." John Quincy Adams denounces Polk for withholding information. General debate
               follows.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-14'>Friday, January 14, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> [After routine business House adjourns until January 17, 1848.]</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-17'>Monday, January 17, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Seizure of colored waiter in Washington by three slave traders induces
            Giddings to introduce resolution to investigate slave trade in District or removing
            capital to free state. Lincoln votes against motion to table, but it passes. He votes in
            favor of resolution declaring it inexpedient to order our troops in Mexico to fall
               back.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-18'>Tuesday, January 18, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> John Jameson of Missouri replies to Lincoln's speech of 12th. "Strange
            position before the American Congress for such a Representative [from district of
            Hardin, Baker, and Shields]," he says.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> [Henry Clay presides over immense meeting of American Colonization Society
            in House.]</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-19'>Wednesday, January 19, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> From Committee on Post Office and Post Roads Lincoln reports bill for
            relief of William Fuller and Orlando Saltmarsh.<bibl default='NO'>Globe;
                  <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A446' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Report in United States House
                  of Representatives Concerning Petition of William Fuller and Orlando
               Saltmarsh</xref>, 19 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:442-44.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> He writes to Herndon regarding case in Christian County, and to J. R.
            Diller, postmaster at Springfield, promising that he will do what he can to have his
            allowance for clerk hire and other expenses increased.<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A448' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William H.
                  Herndon</xref>, 19 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:445; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A447' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Jonathan R.
                  Diller</xref>, 19 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:444-45.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-21'>Friday, January 21, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> House goes into Committee of Whole on private calendar. Lincoln presents
            petition of Uriah Brown "praying for a further testing of his discovery of `liquid
            fire,' to be used in national defenses; which was referred to Committee on Naval
            Affairs." Petition tabled. House adjourns until January 24, 1848.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-22'>Saturday, January 22, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Before leaving Springfield Lincoln received letter from S. D. Marshall of
            Shawneetown asking him about law case. Not having time to look into it, he referred
            matter to Logan, who evidently forgot it. Having received another letter from Marshall,
            he explains. "I know nothing that I can here do in the matter."<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A449' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Samuel D.
                  Marshall</xref>, 22 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:445.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline> 
            <date value='1848-01-24'>Monday,
  January 24, 1848.</date> 
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington,
  DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln introduces petition of John
  Dawson praying remuneration for his services as acting pension agent in
  Illinois for three years during Tyler's administration.
  <bibl default='NO'> 
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> Barrow of
  Tennessee speaks on administration's war policy, claiming that war was
  unnecessary, and criticizing Polk's request for additional troops. Dixon of
  Connecticut defends Ashmun's resolution.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl> 
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-25'>Tuesday, January 25, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln presents petition of citizens of Scott County, Illinois, requesting
            mail route from St. Louis to Jacksonville, Illinois.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Green of Missouri defends administration's war policies.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-26'>Wednesday, January 26, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes aye on motion to end debate on President's message. It passes
               104-95.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Palfrey of Massachusetts delivers antislavery speech. Remarks by Henley of
            Indiana precipitate argument regarding President's alleged partiality to Democrats in
            army appointments. Henley defends Polk and attacks Whigs' evident intention to nominate
            "military chieftain," for President.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-27'>Thursday, January 27, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes aye on resolution directing clerk to prepare report on
            private claims. It passes.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Most of day is taken up with committee reports and debate on war
               policies.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> [Meeting at Marshall, Ill. complains of Lincoln and his "Spotty"
               resolutions.<bibl default='NO'>Fulton (Canton, Ill.)
         Ledger.</bibl>]</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-28'>Friday, January 28, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes against reconsideration of yesterday's vote. Motion to
            reconsider is tabled, 89-87.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> House takes up private calendar and receives petitions and executive
               communications.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> On or about this date, Lincoln returns to William Thomas, Jacksonville
            attorney, letters he is afraid of losing in connection with Treasury matter. Lincoln can
            do nothing, he notes, "till a further hearing from you."<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A451' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William
                  Thomas</xref>, [c. 28 January 1848], <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:445-46.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-29'>Saturday, January 29, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln answers roll call.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> House receives committee reports and considers petitions and private
               bills.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> Lincoln writes second auditor of Treasury about pay and land warrant due W.
            H. Hodge of Bloomington, father of Andrew Hodge, war casualty.<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A452' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to J. M.
                  McCalla</xref>, 29 January 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:446.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1848-01-31'>Monday, January 31, 1848.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.</dateline>
         <p> Lincoln receives letter from Herndon questioning wisdom of his stand on
            Mexican War.<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln1;node=lincoln1%3A453' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William H.
                  Herndon</xref>, 1 February 1848, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:446-48.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p> In House he votes against tabling resolution, offered by Giddings, whereby
            committee would be appointed to inquire under what authority slave trade is carried on
            in District of Columbia. He votes for resolution requesting President to explain why
            Gen. Scott has been suspended.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>