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Elected company captain of Illinois militia in Black Hawk War.
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Appointed postmaster of New Salem, Illinois
Appointed deputy surveyor of Sangamon County -
Elected to Illinois state Legislature
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Re-elected to Illinois state legislature (running first in his district)
Received license to practice law in Illinois state courts -
Led Whig delegation in moving Illinois state capital from Vandalia to Springfield
Became law partner of John T. Stuart -
Nominated for Illinois House Speaker by Whig caucus
Re-elected to Illinois House (running first in his district)
Served as Whig floor leader -
Chosen presidential elector by first Whig convention
Admitted to practice law in U.S. Circuit Court -
Argues first case before Illinois Supreme Court
Re-elected to Illinois state legislature -
Established new law practice with Stephen T. Logan
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Admitted to practice law in U.S. District Court
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Elected to Congress
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Elected to Illinois state legislature (but declined seat to run for U.S. Senate)
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Elected President
