Some Questions about Lincoln!!!

[Matt Macoubrie]

Hey everyone,

I am finishing up some more research on Abraham Lincoln and I need some help!!! Here are the questions that I need help with:

1. What was the name of the law firm that Lincoln worked at that was run by John Todd Stuart in Springfield following Lincoln's stint as a state legislator?

2. Why in 1846 in Lincoln's quest to become the governor of Illinois did the democratic candidate Peter Cartwright focus on Lincoln's religious issues?

3. Why did the Illinois people dislike Lincoln's opposition to the Mexican American War?

4. Why did Lincoln turn down the governorship of the Oregon territory that was given by Zachary Taylor?

5. Was Lincoln's bill proposal about arresting fugitive slaves that escape into DC a portion of he fugitive slave laws?

6. After 1849, when Lincoln headed back to Springfield to practice law, what law firm was he at?

7. Where can I find Lincoln's steamboat patent?

Even if you can only answer one it would be much appreciated!!! Thanks and have fun!

-Matt