| Monday, June 19, 1848.Washington, DC. | "Do you know any democrats who will vote for Taylor?" inquires Lincoln of
R. S. Thomas, "and if so, what are their names? Do you know any Whigs who will not vote
for him? and if so, what are their names? and for whom will they vote? Please answer
this just as soon as it is received."Abraham Lincoln to Richard S.
Thomas, 19 June 1848, CW, 1:479. He votes to refer memorial from Chicago River and Harbor Convention to
Committee on Commerce. Resolution is adopted 133-56.Globe. |