Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, March 16, 1860

Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, March 16, 1860

To Lyman Trumbull [NOTE: 1. See note on p. 66.]

Springfield, Mar. 16, 1860

Hon: L. Trumbull

My dear Sir: When I first saw by the despatches that Douglas had run from the Senate while you were speaking I did not quite understand it; but seeing by the report that you were cramming down his throat that infernal stereotyped lie of his about "negro equality" the thing became plain.

Another matter. Our friend Delahay wants to be one of the Senators from Kansas. Certainly it is not for outsiders to obtrude their interference. Delahay has suffered a great deal in our cause, and been very faithful to it, as I understand. He writes me that some of the members of the Kansas Legislature have written you in a way that your simple answer might help him. I wish you would consider whether you can not assist him that far, without impropriety. I know it is a delicate matter; and I do not wish to press you beyond your own judgement.

Yours as ever

A. Lincoln.