As chairman of select committee on Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lincoln reports amendment providing continuance of work and leads debate on subject. He is appointed on committee to settle problems arising from formation of Menard and Dane counties.House Journal.

Stuart & Lincoln buy $.038 worth of merchandise from a Springfield merchant and they deposit $380 into their account with the merchant. Account (copy), 22 January 1840, Irwin & Corneau Account Book, 185, microfilm, IHi, Springfield, IL.