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Saturday, February 22, 1851.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln votes in special election for constable and justice of peace. Election Returns.

Lincoln writes legal papers in fourth Alton & Sangamon case, against James A. Barret, from whom railroad seeks $2,000 damages. He writes and signs praecipe, declaration, and list of stockholders, filing in Sangamon Circuit Court. Lincoln lists himself as owner of six shares worth $600. Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Photocopy.