Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents Document mal0091200

From John L. Scripps to Abraham Lincoln, June 23, 1858

Chicago June 23rd 1858

My Dear Sir

The Chicago Times
of this morning contains a violent attack upon you, charging you with having voted against a bill for supply the American Army in Mexico with medicines and nurses - and, without saying so in as many words, - striving to fasten the impression upon the public that you uniformly voted in Congress against supplies for the Army in Mexico.

I have not been able to get the Congressional Globe of that session, and shall therefore deny the charge generally tomorrow morning, upon the my recollection of the facts in the case. Will you please furnish me with proper date for setting the matter at rest, or will you see that the State
Journal publishes what will supply us with the requisite materials for making a defence.

Sheahan expresses his determination privately of making the contest a personal one as between yourself and Douglas. He and the packs he leads should be met promptly at every point.

Respectfully and Truly Your Friend

Jno. L. Scripps

[Endorsed on Envelope by Lincoln:]

J. L. Scripps.