BROWNING.
MY DEAR SIR:--Your letter to Judge Logan has been shown to us by him;
and, with his consent, we answer it. When it became probable that there
would be a vacancy on the Supreme Bench, public opinion, on this side of
the river, seemed to be universally directed to Logan as the proper man
to fill it. I mean public opinion on our side in politics, with very
small manifestation in any different direction by the other side. The
result is, that he has been a good deal pressed to allow his name to be
used, and he has consented to it, provided it can be done with perfect
cordiality and good feeling on the part of all our own friends. We, the
undersigned, are very anxious for it; and the more so now that he has
been urged, until his mind is turned upon the matter. We, therefore are
very glad of your letter, with the information it brings us, mixed only
with a regret that we can not elect Logan and Walker both. We shall be
glad, if you will hoist Logan's name, in your Quincy papers.
Very truly your friends,
A. LINCOLN, B. S. EWARDS, JOHN T. STUART.
TO H. C. WHITNEY.
SPRINGFIELD, June 7, 1855.
H. C. WHITNEY, ESQ.
MY DEAR SIR:--Your note containing election news is received; and for
which I thank you.
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