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February 08, 1837

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Wednesday, February 8, 1837.
 Vandalia, IL.

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Senate resolution setting February 13, 1837 as last day for new business and 28th for adjournment is adopted, 60 to 10, Lincoln voting nay. He votes with majority to compensate Vandalia citizens for new state house, erected in 1836 without authority. He votes yea on passage of bill extending Shawneetown Bank incorporation. House Journal. 

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         <p> Senate resolution setting February 13, 1837 as last day for new business
            and 28th for adjournment is adopted, 60 to 10, Lincoln voting nay. He votes with
            majority to compensate Vandalia citizens for new state house, erected in 1836 without
            authority. He votes yea on passage of bill extending Shawneetown Bank
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               <title>House Journal</title>.</bibl>
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