Washington, DC.Saturday, June 24, 1848.Washington, DC. Lincoln attends House, but nothing of importance is done.Journal.
At Lincoln's order, Robert Irwin, his banker, pays Allen Francis $272 cash
to cancel note and interest. Lincoln evidently borrowed from Francis to pay for his trip
to Washington.Irwin Ledger.
["Barnburner" faction of Democratic party has nominated Van Buren for
President on Wilmot Proviso platform.]