Thursday, February 3, 1848.Washington, DC. | Lincoln votes against resolution directing Committee on Ways and Means to
inquire into advisability of raising $5,000,000 annually, until public debt is paid, by
taxes on personal property, stocks, and money at interest. It is defeated 44-143. He
votes in favor of two resolutions referring sections of President's message to
committees.Globe. Lincoln's tenant, Cornelius Ludlum, pays $22.50 cash into Lincoln's account
for three months rent.Irwin Ledger. |