Friday, January 3, 1840.Springfield, IL. | Lincoln is appointed to committee with Nance of Sangamon and Moore of
McLean to consider petition of Sangamon County citizens asking for change in Menard
County line. He votes to table bill dealing with estrays, and votes against printing
1,500 copies of report on public expenditures. On Lincoln's motion, Senate bill to
incorporate Clinton Steam Mill Co. is passed.House Journal. |