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January 15, 1846

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Lincoln writes in alarm to John Bennett of Petersburg: "Nathan Dresser is here, and speaks as though the contest between Hardin & me is to be doubtful in Menard county. . . . Dont fail to write me instantly on receiving this, telling me all—particularly the names of those who are going strong against me." Abraham Lincoln to John Bennett, 15 January 1846, CW, 1:355.


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         <p> Lincoln writes in alarm to John Bennett of Petersburg: "Nathan Dresser is
            here, and speaks as though the contest between Hardin &amp; me is to be doubtful in
            Menard county. . . . Dont fail to write me instantly on receiving this, telling me
            all&#8212;particularly the names of those who are going strong against me."<bibl default='NO'>
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                  Bennett</xref>, 15 January 1846, <title corresp='books_Basler2'>CW</title>, 1:355.</bibl>
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