Cameron's visit brings results, for Lincoln writes: "I think fit to notify you now, that by your permission, I shall, at the proper time, nominate you to the U.S. Senate, for confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury, or as Secretary of War—which of the two, I have not yet definitely decided." Lincoln also writes note to Chase of Ohio, asking him to come to Springfield at once. Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 31 December 1860, CW, 4:168; Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 31 December 1860, CW, 4:168.