Monday, December 21, 1840.Springfield, IL.
| Motion of Hardin of Morgan to seat William J. Phelps as representative from
Peoria is adopted, 48-33, Lincoln voting aye. He opposes bill for relief of William
Dormandy. He points out that Dormandy has twice brought charred notes to state bank and
has been refused payment, and that refusal has been upheld by court decision.House Journal. |