Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V Chap. 3.37

Attempt To Form A Coalition Cabinet To Hannibal Hamlin Springfield, Illinois, December 14, 1860 HON. HANNIBAL HAMLIN. MY DEAR SIR:—I need a man of Democratic antecedents from New England. I cannot get a fair share of that element in without. This stands in the way of Mr. Adams. I think of Governor Banks, Mr. Welles, and Mr. Tuck. Which of them do the New England delegation prefer? Or shall I decide for myself? Yours as ever, A. LINCOLN.