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January 31, 1840

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Friday, January 31, 1840.
 Springfield, IL.

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Lincoln votes yea on bill to incorporate Springfield. House Journal.

Large Whig meeting is held in evening in House. Addresses are made by Gen. Thornton, O. H. Browning, E. D. Baker, Alexander P. Field, and others. Lincoln does not speak but probably attends. Sangamo Journal, 7 February 1840. 

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         <p> Large Whig meeting is held in
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