Lincoln receives memorandum from Richard M. Young, commissioner of General Land Office, in response to request for information for constituent.Abraham Lincoln to John Hogan, 14 July 1848, CW, 1:499-500.

In House, absentees move for remittance of fines imposed, but speaker refuses to recognize them. Lincoln "remarking that he believed he was still a member," moves previous question. Matter is finally laid on table.Remarks in U. S. House of Representatives Concerning Apprehension of Absentees, 13 July 1848, CW, 1:499; Globe.