Franklin County: Andrew G. Curtin to Edward
McPherson, August 22, 1859
Summary:
Andrew G. Curtin [the future Governor of Pennsylvania] writes McPherson about his
discussion with a Mr. Jordan, successfully urging Jordan not to run for
governor. Curtin asks McPherson to contact people about Senatorial candidates in
his district.
Honorable Edward McPherson
22 August 1859
Bellefonte
My Dear Sir--
After you left Bedford Mr. Jordan and I had a full and frank [unclear: consation] on the subject of the renomination for Governor by our party next year.
The result was a perfect understanding of each other, and he will not be a candidate. The time at which he [unclear: should] answer this determination he has not fixed. I've a letter received from him on Friday he seems to think he had better not assume it immediately He intends to write you and no doubt you will hear from him.
In the meantime I understand the senatorial delegate in the Mifflin Juniata Perry and Cumberland district will be appointed at the [illeg.] to nominate a candidate for the Senate--
Will you [unclear: pass] to look after it a little -- Write (if you so
[unclear: incline]) Patterson and [unclear: Sellars], and do
whatever else your judgement may indicate--
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I write you as Mr Jordan
thought that you would help us, and I am encouraged by the conversation we had
at Bedford.
I think you can secure the delegate-- Mifflin is all right but I do not know of any active [illeg.] I have in the other counties--
Patterson is not for sure but I presume can be influenced.
I will be much obliged for any assistance you can give me--
Yours truly
A. G. Curtin
P.S. I will try and see you in [illeg.] where I wish a full conversation with you -- Where will you be after the 12 th of the month.
