Note 10 — Chapter I
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The following correspondence passed between them:
Springfield, March 4, 1843.
Lyman Trumbull, Esq.,
Dear Sir: It is my desire, in pursuance of the expressed wish of the Democracy, to make a nomination of Secretary of State, and I hope you will enable me to do so without embarrassing myself. I am most respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Thomas Ford.
Springfield, March 4, 1843.
To His Excellency, Thomas Ford:
Sir,—In reply to your note of this date this moment handed me, I have only to state that I recognize fully your right, at any time, to make a nomination of Secretary of State.
Yours respectfully,
Lyman Trumbull.