On this "fatal first of Jan. '41," Lincoln passes through an emotional crisis, the exact nature of which is unknown. One story is that he failed to appear at his own wedding; but more probably he broke his engagement with Mary Todd . Whatever the occurrence, result was acute mental anguish.Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed, 27 March 1842, CW, 1:282-83.

On four votes taken on bill to regulate tavern and grocery licenses, Lincoln does not vote, his only activity being two votes for adjournment.House Journal.

[Lincoln's name does not appear on eight votes.House Journal.]

Act providing for safekeeping and delivery of public money is read third time and rejected 41-41, Lincoln voting nay.House Journal.

Lincoln is absent from legislature because of illness.

On Lincoln's motion, Senate bill for "act making an appropriation for work done on the State House," is read third time and passed. He introduces bill for "act authorizing certain debtors of the State to discharge their indebtedness in Illinois Internal Improvement scrip." Under this bill, passed later in session, Springfield pays debt. Lincoln speaks in favor of Hardin's resolution of January 26, 1841 that House adjourn sine die February 22, 1841.House Journal.

Lincoln votes for amendment to act relative to payment of auditor's warrants, and later against passage of bill. He opposes amendment to move adjournment date from February 22, 1841 February 23, 1841 February 24, 1841 February 25, 1841 February 26, 1841 February 27, 1841 February 28, 1841 March 1, 1841.House Journal.

Lincoln presents petition of Sangamon citizens to authorize Richard C. Norred to erect milldam across Sangamon River. On his motion it is referred to select committee of which he is appointed chairman and Francis of Sangamon and White of Logan members. On two roll calls he opposes bill reorganizing judiciary.House Journal.

Lincoln favors act granting timber belonging to internal improvement system to county of Vermilion for building bridge on abutments erected for Northern Cross Railroad over Big Vermilion River at Danville. Bill is tabled.House Journal.