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February 07, 1848

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Lincoln presents memorial of citizens of Tazewell County praying reduction of postage. Journal.

He votes aye as House passes resolutions of thanks to Taylor and Scott. Wilmot of Pennsylvania, who introduced tax resolution, denies proposal is primarily scheme to tax slaves. He blames Buchanan for charge, whereupon Brown and Thompson defend Buchanan in acrimonious debate. Globe.


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         <p> Lincoln presents memorial of citizens of Tazewell County praying reduction
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               <title>Journal</title>.</bibl>
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         <p> He votes aye as House passes resolutions of thanks to Taylor and Scott.
            Wilmot of Pennsylvania, who introduced tax resolution, denies proposal is primarily
            scheme to tax slaves. He blames Buchanan for charge, whereupon Brown and Thompson defend
            Buchanan in acrimonious debate.<bibl default='NO'>Globe.</bibl>
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