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Lincoln was
Read this excerpt from "1859 Autobiographical Statement for
the Chester County Times."
The next, and three succeeding biennial elections, I was
elected to the Legislature. I was not a candidate afterwards.
During this Legislative period I had studied law, and removed
to Springfield to practice it. In 1846 I was once elected to the
lower House of Congress. Was not a candidate for re-
election. From 1849 to 1854, both inclusive, practiced law
more assiduously than ever before.
calm and peaceful.
scholarly and dedicated.
dull and weary.
idle and boastful.
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