Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
Author
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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Debate in Illinois Legislature Concerning Bill to Change Lines of Menard County1Jump to section
February 22, 1841
Mr. LINCOLN was in favor of the reference. If, as his colleague2Jump to section had stated, the people directly interested in this matter were opposed to the measure, he should most certainly oppose the bill---he would obey the will of his constituents. He hoped the reference would be had.