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February 15, 1855

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Thursday, February 15, 1855.
 Springfield, IL.

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Lincoln fetes Anti-Nebraska members of legislature. Journal (February 16, 1855) describes event: "A large number of anti-Nebraska members of the Legislature met on yesterday, and partook of a dinner provided by the liberality of Mr. Lincoln, at which there was besides good eating, good speeches made, and excellent sentiments offered. The affair passed off very pleasantly." Lincoln buys castor oil and calomel. Pratt, Personal Finances, 151. 

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Lincoln fetes Anti-Nebraska members of legislature. Journal (February 
16, 1855) describes event: "A large number of anti-Nebraska members 
of the Legislature met on yesterday, and partook of a dinner provided 
by the liberality of Mr. Lincoln, at which there was besides good 
eating, good speeches made, and excellent sentiments offered. The 
affair passed off very pleasantly." Lincoln buys castor oil and 
calomel.
<bibl default='NO'>Pratt, <title corresp='books_Pratt3'>Personal Finances</title>, 151.</bibl>
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