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February 03, 1848

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Lincoln votes against resolution directing Committee on Ways and Means to inquire into advisability of raising $5,000,000 annually, until public debt is paid, by taxes on personal property, stocks, and money at interest. It is defeated 44-143. He votes in favor of two resolutions referring sections of President's message to committees. Globe.

Lincoln's tenant, Cornelius Ludlum, pays $22.50 cash into Lincoln's account for three months rent. Irwin Ledger.


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         <p> Lincoln votes against resolution directing Committee on Ways and Means to
            inquire into advisability of raising $5,000,000 annually, until public debt is paid, by
            taxes on personal property, stocks, and money at interest. It is defeated 44-143. He
            votes in favor of two resolutions referring sections of President's message to
               committees.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
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         <p> Lincoln's tenant, Cornelius Ludlum, pays $22.50 cash into Lincoln's account
            for three months rent.<bibl default='NO'>Irwin Ledger.</bibl>
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