To Mark W. DelahaybJump to section
My dear Sir Oct. 17. 1859
I hear your name mentioned for one of the seats in the U.S. Senate from your new state. I certainly would be gratified with your success; and if there was any proper way for me to give you a lift, I would do it. But, as it is, I can only wish you well. It would be improper for me to interfere; and if I were to attempt it, it probably would do you harm. Your friend, as ever
A. LINCOLN
P.S. Is not the election news glorious?
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[1] ALS, DLC-HW.