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Confidential
J.H. Woodworth, Pres't W.H. Wait, Sec'y Western Marine & Fire Ins. Co. Chicago, June 8th 1861
Dear Governor
You will please pardon me for troubling you with a few words in respect to Senator Douglas' successor--
I have had conversation upon the subject with several of our leading men and polititiares and the universal opinion is that he should be taken from the north part of the State, and also, with most, that he should be a republican-- I am myself of these opinions – If they are your views I wish to speak in behalf of my friend J.Y. Scammon His appointment by you would secure you the friendship of the anti-Wentworth elements in
this part of the State, which is by no means without power and influence and this influence can be exerted in your behalf should you desire to go to the U S Senate when the Legislature meets Nine or ten member can be sent from here pledged to support you for that place and I have assurance from Mr. Scammon and his friends that it shall be done if you appoint Mr. Scammon upon these assurance you may reley with full confidence
I should be extremely happy to see Mr. Scammon have the pointment at your hands. And yourself succeed him when the Legislature shall meet We can give you
a strong support from the north If appointed Mr. Scammon will not be in your way That is so understood by himself and friends but is to give you all the support in his power
Respectfully yours J H Woodworth
J. H. Woodworth as to Senator
J.H. Woodworth as to Senator