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R A Wilson
April 4th Rt 5
1861

aus: giving letter
April 6
Dausville NY April 4TH 1861
Excellent Sir,
The excitement is over now at Washington. The crumbs have been distributed and perhaps it would not now be indelicate for you to give me a letter to Mr. Lincoln that I may call on him in a contemplated visit to Washington, pardon this liberty.
I have got my chapter on Egypt nearly finished. I find I have to change my opinions very much. Those who follow evidence have to very inconsistent. (Pride) of opinion must be discontent.
I shall not annoy you by sending it to you, but if I even get it finished I shall by you to read it.

Yours Truly,
R A Wilson

P.S. Your ____ on the rich side would ensure its being read. Franks letters have ____ at the white house, and when hauled in.