TO ROBERT ALLEN
New Salem, June 21, 1836
DEAR COLONEL – I am told that during my absence last week you passed through this place, and stated publicly that you were in possession of a fact or facts which, if known to the public, would entirely destroy the prospects of N. W. Edwards and myself at the ensuing election; but that, through favor to us, you should forbear to divulge them. More on Lincoln's Response to a Political Smear
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New Salem - June 13, 1836
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "JOURNAL" – In your paper of last Saturday I see a communication, over the signature of "Many Voters," in which the candidates who are announced in the Journal are called upon to "show their hands." Agreed. Here's mine.More on Lincoln's Announcement of Political Views
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New Salem, August 10, 1833
E.C. Blankenship
Dear Sir – In regard to the time David Rankin served the enclosed discharge shows correctly – as well as I can recollect – having no writing to refer. The transfer of Rankin from my company occurred as follows:More on Lincoln's Letter to E. C. Blankenship
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New Salem, March 9, 1832
FELLOW CITIZENS – Having become a candidate for the honorable office of one of your Representatives in the next General Assembly of this State, in according with an established custom and the principles of true Republicanism it becomes my duty to make known to you, the people whom I propose to represent, my sentiments with regard to local affairs.
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