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February 12, 1839

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Tuesday, February 12, 1839.
 Vandalia, IL.

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House devotes afternoon to revenue bill. Hardin's amendment that taxes on lands owned by nonresidents be paid direct to state treasury is brought to vote. Lincoln favors amendment, but House does not adopt it. Motion to engross revenue bill fails. Lincoln votes yea. House Journal. 

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         <p> House devotes afternoon to revenue bill. Hardin's amendment that taxes on
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               <title>House Journal</title>.</bibl>
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