Letter from Alexander Kelly McClure to Eli Slifer, July 24, 1854

Source citation
Alexander Kelly McClure, Harrisburg, to Eli Slifer, Carlisle, 24 July 1854, MC 2003.4, Eli Slifer Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA.
Author (from)
McClure, Alexander Kelly
Recipient (to)
Slifer, Eli
Type
Letter
Date Certainty
Exact
Transcriber
Zak Rosenberg
Transcription date
The following text is presented here in complete form, as it originally appeared in print. Spelling and typographical errors have been preserved as in the original.

Private

Chambersburg, July 24 1854

Dear Col-

Is it possible for you to elect a Whig Senator? If any person in Juniata can carry the district it is Sellers, for he can command influences in a contest not within the reach of any other man. He fears the district, and if it is hazardous, he will decline. Please inform me particularly how things are, and what the prospect is. If there is a way of getting things in a safe condition, tell me how it is to be done, for Sellers must not be run and defeated. He is blamed, and very justly, for acting with me in your favor three years ago, and if defeat is inevitable, it must fall on those who merit it more. An early reply will be gladly received. Pollock will have from 800 to 1000 in Franklin just as certain as the election [comes?] Will that do for the "Green Spot?" Take care that we don't beat Union. Nothing new here. Yours truly A K McClure

PS.- My kindest regards to "Jack" and lady. Tell him I am looking for a letter soon for the paper as he promised.

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