The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Vol-II by Abraham Lincoln

Regarding our Congress case here, you were right in thinking that I would support the candidate. Neither Baker nor, though, that man, but Hardin, as far as I can judge from current appearances. We will not have any division or problem regarding this matter; All the harmony will be in relation to “upcoming events” in which Butler had written to you, I had not heard a word before receiving your letter; But I have so much confidence in Butler’s decision that I want to think about this that there may be some reality in it. From this Book