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[1] Copy IHi ALS, DNA WR RG 107, Presidential Telegrams, I, 125. See Lincoln to Bates, August 5, supra, and August 10, infra. Miller replied on August 15:
``Your kind offer by Telegraph on the 6th inst. . . . calls for my grateful acknowledgements.
``Having delayed a little to consult my family and friends, I will now briefly
say that should you deem it necessary to fill the place before the close of the Presidential canvass I must respectfully decline. . . .
``Our friends here . . . think that I cannot well be spared from our all important State canvass, and that I can at present be of more service to you & our cause in Illinois than in New Mexico. . . .'' (DLC-RTL).