The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. I (Chap. 10.4) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Joshua F. Speed.
Springfield, March 24, 1843.
DEAR SPEED:—We had a meeting of the Whigs of the county here on last Monday to appoint delegates to a district convention; and Baker beat me, and got the delegation instructed to go for him. The meeting, in spite of my attempt to decline it, appointed me one of the delegates; so that in getting Baker the nomination I shall be fixed a good deal like a fellow who is made a groomsman to a man that has cut him out and is marrying his own dear "gal." About the prospects of your having a namesake at our town, can't say exactly yet.
A. LINCOLN.