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Governor's Message to Illinois Legislature in 1871
Governor Palmer's message argues for an early special session to address urgent state needs including compensation for lawmakers, state salaries, Penitentiary governance, and State House funding. He defends presidential power to convene, urges fixed salaries over fees, and calls for regulated taxation, property exemptions, and robust oversight of public institutions.
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