Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates

Louisville Ky Jan 5th 1865

My Dear Govenor

I never read a dispatch with as much pleasure as the one to day announcing your nomination by the Caucus by a handsome majority over all other candidates glory enough for one day Maj Henry of Sterling Says when he was home Richards our Senator was advocating Washburns claims I think he must be mistaken I am particularly desirous to Know whether he was true or not. I think Maj H is mistaken for this reason at the convention that nominated Richards I offered the following resolution which was unanimously addopted "Resolved that Gov Yates is the unanimous choice of this convention for U S. Senator and we will Support no man for State Senator who will not unconditionally pledge himself to his Support." Jude Eustan desired the nomination but owing to his congressional aspirations I was afraid to trust him. Privately I knew R to be an ass but thought he could be trusted. I wish also to know whether Pinckney went into the work heartily for you I trust he did I know a most desperate effort was made and inducements held out to him by petitions &c, I gave him to understand that if he Stood firm in your Support I would herafter Support and aid him in his aspirations. I gave him to understand however that I expected him to give you all the Support he could aside from his vote I of course desire this information for my private use

in regard to both Richards & Pinckney.

Now Govenor I hope you will not consider it impertinent in me to express a hope & belief that you will carry out your good resolution thereby giving the lie to the Slanders So industriously circulated and at least show their predictions false in regard to the effect of a residence in Washington. by So doing most sincerly hope & believe higher honors are in store for you.

I am Govenor with high Regard

Your Most Obt Sevt

Chas Newcomer

Newcomer Chas.

Louisville Ky

January 5th 1865

"Senatorial"