Franklin County: Alexander K. McClure to Eli Slifer,
September 12, 1854
Summary:
McClure attests to the strength of the local Whig ticket, as well as affirming
his loyalty to it.
Repository & Whig Office
Sept 12
Chambersburg
Dear Col-
Your [unclear: fame] is at hand. I hope that whatever action the State Committee may take in reference to [unclear: Darsie], will be taken speedily, for in many counties tickets are printed four weeks before the election.
You have doubtless been apprised of Sellers' nomination in Juniata. I supposed that such must be the result, for there is no man in the county approaches him in personal & political strength. I do hope indeed that he will be elected, I go to Juniata tomorrow & will be there some days on private business.
How so ridiculous a story as that I am opposed to the Whig ticket in this county got into your section I cannot imagine. There is not a man on the ticket for whose success I do not feel a personal as wel as a political interest, for it is without explanation, one of the very best tickets ever nominated in the county. The candidates are every one men of eminent moral worth, unquestioned competency, and sound Whigs. Besides I don't oppose Whig tickets - its against my principle and I have never done it in my life.
Hoping to hear from you frequently, believe me.
Yours Truly
AK McClure
Col Eli Slifer
