Lincoln is still absent.Globe.

Lincoln arrives at capital and takes seat in House.Globe; National Intelligencer, 8 December 1848.

Lincoln replies to letter from Amos Williams of Danville, Illinois: "Herewith I send you a document of 'Information &c' which you can examine; and then if you think fit, to file a caveat, you can send me a description and drawing of your 'invention' or 'improvement' together with $20 in money, and I will file it for you."Abraham Lincoln to Amos Williams, 8 December 1848, CW, 2:14-15.

Lincoln receives letter from his father asking for $20 to satisfy judgment.Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Lincoln and John D. Johnston, 24 December 1848, CW, 2:15-17.

Excitement prevails in House in consequence of yesterday's motion regarding slave trade. Southern members plan meeting. [Mrs. Lincoln buys load of firewood, again using William Butler, for $1.75.Irwin Ledger.]

Lincoln is appointed to select committee on erection of marble column at Yorktown to commemorate Cornwallis' surrender.Journal.

Lincoln party travels between Springfield, Illinois and Freeport, Illinois along the Galena Line of the Illinois Central. The party would stop at every Illinois Central terminal along the way to inspect and assess the property. They only traveled during daylight hours.

[Mrs. Lincoln draws $30 from Lincoln's account. Robert Irwin credits account with $4.22, balance he owes Lincoln for legal services.Irwin Ledger.]