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March 09, 1832

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Friday, March 9, 1832.
 New Salem, IL.

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Probably with help of Mentor Graham and John McNamar, Lincoln writes his platform as candidate for Illinois legislature. Published first in "Sangamo Journal," March 15, 1832, it is later issued as handbill. He describes in detail need for improvement of Sangamon River and closes with his views on usury laws and universal education. Communication to the People of Sangamo County, 9 March 1832, CW, 1:5-9. 

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