Franklin County: Alexander K. McClure to Eli Slifer,
August 24, 1854
Summary:
McClure asks Slifer about the chances of a Whig Senator being elected by Juniata,
and expresses his belief that Sellers must win, but if he cannot, he should drop
out of the race.
Private
August 24
Chambersburg
Dear Colonel-
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 yur favor three years ago and
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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 [unclear: counts] Will that do for the "Green [illeg.]?" Take care that we don't beat Union.
Yours Truly
AK McClure
PS.- My kindest regards to "jack" and lady. Tell him I am looking for a letter soon for the paper as he promised.
