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Jacob Early and Lincoln prepares his defense.

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In October, Truett is acquitted after a three-day trial. On August 3, he is re-elected to the Illinois General Assembly for the fourth and last time. In the fall, he reportedly becomes engaged to Mary Todd, or they at least have "an understanding. Some say this occurred during the final week of December.

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On March 1, he forms a new law partnership with Stephen T. In September, he accepts a challenge to a duel by Democratic state auditor James Shields but the duel is averted. Over the summer, Lincoln and Mary Todd resume their courtship and marry on November 4. They live at the Globe Tavern in Springfield. Late in the year they move to a rented cottage.

Lincoln campaigns for Henry Clay in the presidential election. In December, he dissolves his law partnership with Logan, then sets up his own practice, accepting William Herndon as his partner. On May 1, Lincoln is nominated to be the Whig candidate for U. Congress—he is elected on August 3. The first known photographs are taken of the Lincolns some time after his election.

Representative Lincoln moves into a boarding house in Washington, D.