(CIVIL WAR) BLAINE JAMES G Autograph Letter Signed JG Blaine

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"IT IS BELIEVED HERE THAT SEC'Y WELLES WILL BE FORCED TO RETIRE" (CIVIL WAR.) BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," as Speaker of the House, to William P. Fessenden, inquiring about his interest in becoming part of Lincoln's cabinet. 2 pages, small 8vo, written on the first and third pages of a single folded sheet; closed short tear at center vertical fold, remanants of prior mounting at two corners of terminal page. Augusta, 27 January 1862

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The page is headed "Private" and continues: "It is believed here that Sec'y [Gideon] Welles will be forced to retire--and Gov. [Cadwallader C.] Washburn would not be reluctant to proceed him--what do you think of it?
"Your name I see mentioned in several papers for the post as it was of Sec'y of War--but the idea of your leaving your leadership in the senate for any position in the cabinet--that of State or military[?]--is simply absurd in my view.
"It is very different with Washburn. He frets at being confined to State politics.
"Anything you may choose to write me on this matter will be confidential--as is this note."