a lincoln guide k. t. 1859
From O. A. Benjamin to Abraham Lincoln, December 3, 1859
Free Democrat Office
St Joseph Dec
Hon A Lincoln
Dear Sir
Since meeting you at Elwood, we have made all arrangements for giving you a
greeting here Tuesday Evening, and there will be much disappointment if you fail to be
here. The Sheriff has kindly tendered us the Court House and we are making
preparations for a good turn out. As we have made
other than verbal you will not suppose that we feel otherwise than certain that you will
be here. And You must not disappoint us
Truly Your Obt Servt
O A Benjamin
Transcribed by Larry Faulkner, alincolnguide.com