Abraham Lincoln to Alexander McClure, August 30, 1860

Springfield, Ills. Aug. 30, 1860

 

A.K. McClure, Esq.

My dear Sir,

 

Yours of the 27th was received last evening; as also was one only a few days before.  Neither of these bears quite so hopeful a tone as your former letters.  When you say you are organizing every election district, do you mean to include the idea that you are “canvassing” – “counting noses?”

 

I am always glad to see your letters.   

Yours very truly, 

A.Lincoln