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February 01, 1839

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Friday, February 1, 1839.
 Vandalia, IL.

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Lincoln presents petition of 631 citizens of Sangamon County "praying the repeal of all laws authorizing the retail of intoxicating liquors," which is, on his motion, referred to Judiciary Committee without reading. He votes yea with minority on granting third reading to "act to authorize limited partnerships." House Journal.

Lincoln again writes to William Butler, attempting to make peace between Butler and Baker. Abraham Lincoln to William Butler, 1 February 1839, CW, 1:141-42. 

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         <p> Lincoln presents petition of 631 citizens of Sangamon County "praying the
            repeal of all laws authorizing the retail of intoxicating liquors," which is, on his
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         <p> Lincoln again writes to William Butler, attempting to make peace between
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