p.2

is very desirous to
have the propositions,
says he will never be
president of a divided
force again---is sorry
he is now--will
make an address in
May for both, and hopes
yours will be the best.
On the face of the question,
to me there is nothing re-
pellant [?] but much to
desire, hope and expect.
One thing is beyond doubt---
It is raised only in the
hope that the best and greatest
good may be done, and that
you and your father shall reap
the full benefit thereof.

[signed with initials---not sure whose]