[68] Nicolay and Hay, Abraham Lincoln, I, pp. 137-138.
[69] Ibid., p. 139.
[70] Transactions of the Illinois State Historical Society, 1901, p. 111.
[71] Transactions of the Illinois State Historical Society, 1901, pp. 111-112. The Sangamo Journal, August 5, 1837, says that Douglas owed his appointment to the efforts of Senator Young in his behalf.
[72] Sangamo Journal, August 29, 1837.
[73] Douglas describes his duties in Cutts, Const. and Party Questions, pp. 160 ff.
[74] Conversation with Charles A. Keyes, Esq., of Springfield, and with Dr. A.W. French, also of Springfield, Illinois.
[75] Sangamo Journal, July 1, 1837. The newspaper accounts of this affair are confusing; but they are in substantial agreement as to the causes and outcome of the attack upon the office of the Republican.
[76] Illinois State Register, July 22, 1837.
[77] Illinois State Register, July 22, 1837.