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I believe Mr. Snow is a good man; but two things need to be remembered. 1s. Mr. Roger's rival was a relative of Mr. Snow. 2nd. I hear of nobody calling Mr. Rogers a Copperhead but Mr Snow. However, let us watch. A. L.
May 9, 1864.
[1] ALS, NAuE. This note (misdated ``1863'' in Lapsley, VI, 292) is written on both sides of a small card, apparently in relation to Arkansas politics. A letter
from J. Snow dated at Little Rock, May 10, addressed to ``Dear Governor'' (Seward), sheds light on the circumstances referred to:
``Banks going down Red River leaves this state in a bad fix. If [John B.] Magruder concentrates this way, we shall `go up' if re-inforcements do not come at once. No mistake.
``Judge [Elisha] Baxter elected Senator in [Charles B.] Mitchells place. Balloted three days for [William K.] Sebastian's place. My son Wm D Snow was ahead in 23 ballotings but [William M.] Fishback succeeded
``I am one of the Delegates to Baltimore, &c.
``[Horace B.] Allis, Speaker of House was expelled today for factiousness and attempts to disorganize. He is [Anthony A. C.] Roger's leader here. Rogers is one of our Reps. to Congress. He has seven belonging to his side in the House. Allis, was elected to Baltimore Convention, before the copper became so conspicuous. After his election shewed his hand more boldly. He has left here for an office at Washington He kept out of the House with all his party (7) to kill election of Senator, so there should be no quorum.'' (DLC-RTL).