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Lincoln Becomes a Clerk After River Voyage
Abraham Lincoln joins Offutt's New Salem shop as first clerk after helping build a mill and run the store. He faces a wresting challenge from Jack Armstrong, wins respect through a bold throw, and earns Armstrong’s friendship. The episode marks Lincoln’s early emergence in community life and leadership.
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Mr. Wood
Abe
Thomas Lincoln
Josiah Crawford
Thomas
Dennis Hanks
Uevi Hall
Goose Nest Prairie
Coles County
Abraham
John Johnston
John
Decatur
John Hanks
Macon
Sangamon
New Orleans
Hanks
Johnston
Lincoln
Jonestown
Springfield
Mr. Offutt
Spring Creek
Offutt
Jackson
Sangamontown
Jacob Carman
John Omine
Indiana
Mr. Lincoln
Illinois
New Salem
Blue Bank
Salt Creek
John JL
Beardstown
Alton
Cairo
Memphis
Vicksburg
Natchez
St. Louis
Slipois
Edwardsville
Daniel Needhim
Ile
Wabash Point
Sangamon County
Springgfeld
Vandalia
Abraham Lincoln
Denton Offutt
Beardtown
Graham
Nelson
New Safeing
Texas
Doubtful
George Warburton
George
Cameron & Rutledge
Mr. Green
United States
Jack Armstrong
Oman
Jack
Clary’s Grove
Savoy
Miaige
Jacek
Minor
Iosny
Clarws Crave
Rutlebee'’s Mill
Avor
Clary
Bill Green
Lily
Bill Clary
Armstrong