Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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February 1, 1841

Mr LINCOLN, from the committee on Finance, reported back the bill authorizing certain state debtors to discharge their debts in Illinois State scrip,2Open page recommending its passage.

Mr Ross moved to amend by adding a proviso, that the payment be made without suit.

Mr LINCOLN replied in opposition to this amendment. . . .