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abraham lincoln's political career before 1861
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Lincoln in the Illinois Legislature
By Ron J. Keller
Congressman Abraham Lincoln
By Donald Wayne Riddle
Becoming Lincoln
Becoming Lincoln
By William W. Freehling
On February 10, 1840, Abraham Lincoln spoke at a Whig meeting in Peoria
By Poor Richard Press
On August 7, 1839, Abraham Lincoln became the President Pro Tem of the Board of Trustees for the town of Springfield
By Poor Richard Press
On October 8, 1839, Abraham Lincoln was chosen presidential elector by the Whig State convention at Springfield
By Poor Richard Press
On November 19, 1839, Abraham Lincoln and other Springfield politicians began a three-day political debate
By Poor Richard Press
On December 9, 1839, the Illinois Legislature convened at Springfield for the first time
By Poor Richard Press
On March 4, 1839, the Illinois Legislature met in Vandalia for the last time
By Poor Richard Press
Abraham Lincoln and "The Old Soldier"
By Poor Richard Press
On December 26, 1839, Abraham Lincoln delivered his sub-treasury speech as his part in the debates at Springfield
By Poor Richard Press
Abraham Lincoln and the Illinois Legislature
By Poor Richard Press