You wish to be Governor of Washington. Last spring when I appointed Dr. Jayne, I was greatly pressed to appoint a man presented by the Methodist people through Bishop Simpson & others, and I then said, if I should appoint another Governor of a Territory from Illinois, it should be their man. I do not know that their man will accept that to Washington; but it must be offered to him; and if he declines it, you may have, it. Your Obt. Servt.
A. LINCOLN