Sunday, March 26, 1843.Springfield, IL. | Lincoln replies to letter received yesterday from Martin S. Morris, friend
of New Salem days. He explains reason Baker was endorsed for Congress by Sangamon County
Whigs. News that Menard County may instruct its district convention delegates for
Lincoln is very pleasing and he urges it be done.Abraham Lincoln to Martin S.
Morris, 26 March 1843, CW, 1:319-21. |