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January 02, 1839

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Wednesday, January 2, 1839.
 Vandalia, IL.

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Lincoln serves for first time as chairman of Committee of the Whole. Discussion is held on adverse report of Internal Improvement committee on incorporating Albion and Graysville Railroad Co. When speaker resumes chair, Lincoln reports progress on bill and asks leave to sit again, which is granted. House Journal. 

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         <p> Lincoln serves for first time as chairman of Committee of the Whole.
            Discussion is held on adverse report of Internal Improvement committee on incorporating
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