Jan 3. 1860.
My Dr Sir
I have seen Genl. Scott, who bid me say he will be glad to
act under your orders, in all ways to preserve the Union. He says Mr Buchanan,
at last, has called on him to see that order shall be preserved at the
inauguration in this District. That, for this purpose, he has ordered here 2
companies of flying artillery; and that he will organize the militia – and have
himself sworn in as a constable. The old warrior is roused, and he will
be equal to the occasion.
The feeling here is better, but there is much excitement,
and still great anxiety as to the course Maryland may take. The Secretary of
State called on me this morning to say that Gov Hicks will remain firm. If he
does so, the rest can be cared for.
Mr Gilmore is here, but has not yet been seen
Very trly yrs
Simon Cameron
Hon. A. Lincoln
SOURCE: Abraham Lincoln Papers
at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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