<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-01'>Thursday, February 1, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Bill concerning U.S. District Court for Western District of Virginia 
is again reported in House. Amendment is offered raising to $2,000 
salaries of district judges. After discussion bill is tabled, Lincoln 
voting nay.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-02'>Friday, February 2, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln writes confidentially to William Schouler: "In these days of 
Cabinet making, we out West are awake as well as others." He asks 
Schouler to insert in his paper, with or without comment, as he sees 
fit, article from "Illinois Journal" proposing E. D. Baker for 
cabinet. West "is not only entitled to, but is in need of, one member 
of the cabinet."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A29' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William Schouler</xref>, 2 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:25.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-05'>Monday, February 5, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
On February 3, 1849 Stephens of Georgia offered resolution that 
President furnish House information relative to negotiation of Treaty 
of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Houston of Alabama moves to amend, "if 
compatible with the public interest." Lengthy partisan discussion of 
administration's Mexican policy follows. Amendment is defeated 89-46, 
Lincoln voting against it.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-06'>Tuesday, February 6, 1849.</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>
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."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A30' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William A. Crafts</xref>, 6 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:25.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-08'>Thursday, February 8, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln votes in favor of motion to table joint resolution from 
Senate "to extend the time for receiving proposals for the printing 
of Congress." Motion passes 90-86.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-09'>Friday, February 9, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln attends House.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-10'>Saturday, February 10, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln attends House.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform' type='Revised'> <dateline> 
  <date value='1849-02-12'>Monday, February 12, 1849.</date> 
  <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
  </dateline> <p> Lincoln votes to make bill relating to Department of Interior
  special order of day for February 16, 1849. It fails. Questions recurs of
  referring bill to Committee of Whole. This also fails, Lincoln voting nay. On
  question of ordering bill engrossed for third reading, Lincoln votes aye, and
  motion passes 111-76. <bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl> </p> <p> Lincoln
  receives draft for $105 on Corcoran &amp; Riggs, Washington bankers, evidently
  legal fee. <bibl default='NO'>CSmH&#x2014;Original.</bibl> </p> <p>Lincoln
  writes to David Davis, of Bloomington, Illinois, regarding the numerous
  individuals who seek patronage positions, specifically that of the Commissioner
  of the General Land Office. Lincoln writes, "Out of more than . . . three
  hundred letters received this session, yours is the second one manifesting the
  least interest for me personally. I do not much doubt that I could take the
  Land office if I would. It also would make me more money than I can otherwise
  make. Still, when I remember that taking the office would be a final surrender
  of the law, and that every man in the state, who wants it himself, would be
  snarling at me about it, I shrink from it." <bibl default='NO'>Abraham Lincoln
  to David Davis, 12 February 1849, <title>CW</title>, 10:14; Thomas F. Schwartz,
  "'An Egregious Political Blunder' : Justin Butterfield, Lincoln, and Illinois
  Whiggery," <title>Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association</title> 8 (1986):
  9-19.</bibl> </p> <p> Lincoln's Springfield bank account is debited $27 for
  payment to Bela C. Webster. <bibl default='NO'>Irwin Journal.</bibl> </p>
  </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-13'>Tuesday, February 13, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln presents five memorials of citizens of Illinois for grant of 
land to aid railroad (Journal), and speaks on railroad grants.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A31' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Remarks in U. S. House of Representatives Concerning Disposal of the Public Lands</xref>, 13 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:26-27.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
He votes to amend yesterday's "Journal" to show that while rules were 
suspended to allow Wallace of South Carolina to address House on 
Wilmot Proviso, same courtesy was refused Ashmun of Massachusetts.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-14'>Wednesday, February 14, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
There is no evidence of Lincoln's presence in Congress; but he is 
probably there, as House and Senate met in joint session to count 
electoral votes. Lincoln receives letter from Cyrus Edwards of Alton 
soliciting his aid in securing appointment as commissioner of General 
Land Office.
<bibl default='NO'>IHi&#8212;Journal, XXV, 143.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-15'>Thursday, February 15, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln votes against motion to table bill to incorporate Washington, 
Alexandria, and Georgetown Steam Packet Company. It is defeated 
70-106. He votes for bill to settle private claims against U.S. Bill 
is rejected 85-98.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-17'>Saturday, February 17, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln attends House.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
From William Brown and Richard Yates he receives papers relating to 
bounty land and pension claimed by Mrs. Eliza Pearson. He receives 
letter from C. R. Welles inquiring about letter and money given to 
Lincoln to deliver to Young &amp; Brothers in St. Louis on his way to 
Washington.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A32' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to William Brown and Richard Yates</xref>, 19 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:27-28; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A35' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Charles R. Welles</xref>, 20 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:29-30.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-19'>Monday, February 19, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
In morning Lincoln visits Pension Office in behalf of Mrs. Pearson. 
In House he presents joint resolutions of Illinois Legislature asking 
railroad land grant.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
In evening he calls on Thomas Yeatman, son-in-law of Judge Nathaniel 
Pope, to whom he gave letter and money entrusted to him by C. R. 
Welles.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A35' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Charles R. Welles</xref>, 20 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:29-30.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-20'>Tuesday, February 20, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln answers Welles' letter. He explains that he forgot letter and 
money until he was on boat below St. Louis. He asked Yeatman, who was 
returning to St. Louis, to deliver them. Yeatman remembers receiving 
them, but fears pickpocket got them. Lincoln writes to Joshua F. 
Speed that he believes he could get Land Office appointment for 
himself, but doubts if he can for anyone else.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A35' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Charles R. Welles</xref>, 20 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:29-30; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A34' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed</xref>, 20 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:28-29.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-21'>Wednesday, February 21, 1849.</date> 
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>. </dateline>
         <p> Lincoln votes against amendment
  to strike out of bill regulating mileage of members of Congress section
  compelling members to deduct per diem allowance on days they fail to attend
  sessions, unless sick. It is rejected 51-112. He votes aye on bill itself,
  which passes 158-16. He votes against bill abolishing franking privilege. It
  fails 81-104. <bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl> 
         </p>
         <p> In Springfield,
  <person key='LI30825' teiForm='name'>Mrs. Lincoln</person> buys and charges three yards check
  cloth for 75&#162;. <bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger and Journal.</bibl>] </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-22'>Thursday, February 22, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln votes on four minor amendments to bill establishing Territory 
of Minnesota, and on other minor questions.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-23'>Friday, February 23, 1849.</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>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-24'>Saturday, February 24, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln votes aye on bill to aid Louisiana in reclaiming swamp lands. 
It passes 100-61.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-26'>Monday, February 26, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
[Lincoln's name does not appear on roll call.]
</p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-27'>Tuesday, February 27, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln votes to establish temporary territorial government for Upper 
California. Bill passes 126-87.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
In evening speaker Winthrop entertains Gen. Taylor "in company with a 
large number of the Members of both Houses of Congress and other 
distinguished persons."
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>National Intelligencer</title>, 2 March 1849.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
Lincoln is not mentioned but may have attended. Lincoln writes two 
short notes to Taylor recommending Edward D. Baker for cabinet, 
enclosing testimonial papers.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A36' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Zachary Taylor</xref>, 27 February 1849, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:30; <xref from='ROOT' url='http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=lincoln;rgn=div1;view=text;idno=lincoln2;node=lincoln2%3A37' targOrder='U' to='DITTO'>Abraham Lincoln to Zachary Taylor</xref>, [c. 27 February 1849], <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 2:30.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>

<div2 part='N' sample='complete' org='uniform'>
         <dateline>
            <date value='1849-02-28'>Wednesday, February 28, 1849.</date>
            <place key='38.8833, -77.0333' teiForm='name'>Washington, DC</place>.
</dateline>
         <p>
Lincoln reports Senate bill from Committee on Post Office and Post 
Roads. Bill is passed and returned to Senate.
<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
         </p>
         <p>
House holds evening session at which Lincoln presents petition of 
citizens of Morgan County praying Congress to abolish slave trade in 
District of Columbia.
<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
         </p>
      </div2>