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February 09, 1837

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Douglas presents Sangamon petition for division of county. On Lincoln's motion bill is referred to select committee of Douglas, Dawson, Harris, Reddick, and himself. David Prickett is elected prosecuting attorney of first judicial circuit which includes Sangamon. Lincoln votes for him. House Journal.


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            <date value='1837-02-09'>Thursday, February 9, 1837.</date>
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         <p> Douglas presents Sangamon petition for division of county. On Lincoln's
            motion bill is referred to select committee of Douglas, Dawson, Harris, Reddick, and
            himself. David Prickett is elected prosecuting attorney of first judicial circuit which
            includes Sangamon. Lincoln votes for him.<bibl default='NO'>
               <title>House Journal</title>.</bibl>
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