E. P. Ferry to Richard Yates

Chicago April 2d 1862

Hon Richard Yates.

My Dear Sir:

I have delayed, from day to day, answering your letter, hoping that Blodgett would return from Pea Ridge, & that after seeing him, I could give you some good news from that quarter.

He has not yet returned & lest you should misconstrue my silence I thought I would drop you a line.

I want to see Blodgett, and [secure?] him if possible, and I am strongly in hopes that I can do so. I have certain strings to pull on him, which I think cannot fail to bring him.

After seeing Blodgett, I

will endeavor to see all the all or nearly all the persons referred to by you, & in short I will devote all of my time to secure your election & to defeat the constitution.

The Journal of this city & the Tribune are all right on the Constitution. The Journal will be out tomorrow with a strong leading editorial.

The Democrat (German) is also opposed. The Telegraph (German) will remain neutral.

The Staats Zeitung has not yet assumed a position. I have had several interviews with Capt Schneider, one of the Editors. He is opposed, but [Brenthano?], his position is doubtful.

I cannot learn definitely what

the Times & Post intend to do but am informed that there is a prospect that both will approve.

Wentworth is not so fierce for the Constitution as he was a few days since. He [discovers?] a stronger opposition than he expected & if he is satisfied that it will be defeated in this city, he will, I think, at least remain neutral.

It is generally supposed here that he will be a candidate for Mayor.

I will write you again after seeing Blodgett or perhaps may run down & see you.

Very truly yours

E. Peyn Ferry

Hon. E. P. Ferry

Chicago April 2

"Constitutional Election matters.

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