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From William A. Newell to Abraham Lincoln, October 21, 1860

Allentown N. J.

21 Oct 1860

Dear Sir - It has been my intention ever since you were nominated to write you a letter of congratulation but since that time has passed I beg to offer my congratulations a week or two in advance of your election. I was prevented from attending as a Senatorial Delegate at Chicago in consequence of the illness of several of my children It is needless for me to say that had I been there you would have been my choice after our own candidate was dropped. I will not occupy your time with a long letter but conclude by saying that New Jersey is among the most certain of the States to cast her vote for you and my own impression is that you will have a majority of more than 5000 over all others

With my best wishes for your success at and after the election, and with many pleasant recollections of our acquaintance in former years,

I am with high regard yours &

Wm A. Newell

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