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February 14, 1849

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Wednesday, February 14, 1849.
 Washington, DC.

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There is no evidence of Lincoln's presence in Congress; but he is probably there, as House and Senate met in joint session to count electoral votes. Lincoln receives letter from Cyrus Edwards of Alton soliciting his aid in securing appointment as commissioner of General Land Office. IHi—Journal, XXV, 143. 

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There is no evidence of Lincoln's presence in Congress; but he is 
probably there, as House and Senate met in joint session to count 
electoral votes. Lincoln receives letter from Cyrus Edwards of Alton 
soliciting his aid in securing appointment as commissioner of General 
Land Office.
<bibl default='NO'>IHi&#8212;Journal, XXV, 143.</bibl>
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