Lyman Trumbull to Samuel J. Kirkwood

Lyman Trumbull to Samuel J. Kirkwood

Lyman Trumbull writes to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, regarding Republican Party politics noting that "we are having a close fight in Ill." Trumbull, who later became senator, was an anti-slavery activist.

Trumbull, Lyman

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1860-07-19

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Alton, Ill. July 19/60.

Dear Governor,

Are you not ashamed of yourself to insist on my making a speech at Burlington, when I am nearly [worn?] out of my boots in going round this State? So far from going into Iowa where Republicanism needs no assistance, I shall expect you to meet me at Galesburg & Monmouth & make speeches at both places – We are having a close fight in

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Ill. The Democrats are spending money like water & [makeing?] a desperate effort to retain possession of the Legislature--

Of course I would come to Burlington, if Iowa was in doubt & it was supposed I could do any good; but of course you are aware that I shall be very much worn out with the speaking which I shall be compelled to do in this State.

Will you not visit me at Galesburg & Monmouth It is possible that I may also go to Oquawaka. I am somewhat hoarse now & do not mean to make any more appointments till I see how I can stand the [canvass?]. Write me at Springfield

Truly Yours

Lyman Trumbull

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Hon. L. Trumbull

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