Saturday, February 22, 1851.Springfield, IL.
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Lincoln votes in special election for constable and justice of peace.
Election Returns.
Lincoln writes legal papers in fourth Alton & Sangamon case,
against James A. Barret, from whom railroad seeks $2,000 damages. He
writes and signs praecipe, declaration, and list of stockholders,
filing in Sangamon Circuit Court. Lincoln lists himself as owner of
six shares worth $600.
Herndon-Weik Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Photocopy. |