Lawrence Feby 6th 1860
Dear Lincoln
Trumbull says in a Letter, that I recd yesterday, that he
would be glad to serve me in any way he could; Do you know any of our members
under the State Constitution, that you could say a word to for me, or could you
not by writing to your friends at Washington for me, in that way do me a good
service– Genl. Lane has just made this Latter suggestion to me–
Trumbull, says two members of the Legislature has written to him asking his
advise &c but that he gave not; now a word from you to Trumbull could get
him to write those members in my behalf – You can loose nothing by it, But may
do me a great benefit– Lane, is the only man that is prominently before the
people for Senator; he can be elected without any combination, and he can
designate his colleague, and I am that man of which he will assure you if it
would be any source of satisfaction to you to have him do – I think we can show
a Pretty Determined front for you at Chicago; The Bates movement has a little
more prominency just at this time than I desire to see. – I think Cameron or
Reed for Vice Pres & yourself would give is a certain success – hoping you
are well and in good keeping, I Remain Truly & faithfully your friend
M W Delahay
P S
My health is not good, my duties are arduous, all my Clerks
are raw hands, &c
D
SOURCE: Abraham Lincoln Papers
at the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.
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