To Benjamin F. James1Jump to section
Dear James: Springfield, Jany. 16. 1846-
A plan is on foot to change the mode of selecting the candidate for this district.2Jump to section The movement is intended to injure me, and if
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
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- Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
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- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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effected, most likely would injure me to some extent. I have not time to give particulars now; but I want you to let nothing prevent your getting an article in your paper, of this week3Jump to section taking strong ground for the old system, under which Hardin & Baker were nominated, without seeming to know or suspect, that any one desires to change it. I have written Dr. Henry more at length; and he will probably call & consult with you, in getting up the article; but whether he does or not dont fail, on any account, to get it in this week. [A. LINCOLN]4Jump to section