Letter to S. P. Chase

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SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, May 26, 1860.

My dear Sir: It gave me great pleasure to receive yours mistakenly dated May 17. Holding myself the humblest of all whose names were before the convention, I feel in especial need of the assistance of all; and I am glad--very glad --of the indication that you stand ready. It is a great consolation that so nearly all--all except Mr. Bates and Mr. Clay, I believe--of those

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distinguished and able men are already in high position to do service in the common cause.

Your obedient servant,
A. LINCOLN.