[200] Johnson received 200 votes to 108 for Dickinson. After recording all changes, the ballot stood: Johnson, 494; Dickinson, 17; Hamlin, 9. McPherson, Hist. of the Rebellion, p. 407.

[201] Alex. K. McClure, Lincoln and Men of War Times, p. 444.

[202] Nicolay-Hay, Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 9, pp. 72-73.

[203] Alex. K. McClure, Lincoln and Men of War Times, pp. 425-449.

[204] Nicolay-Hay, Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 9, p. 93.

[205] Ibid., pp. 93-94.

[206] Nicolay-Hay, Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 9, p. 95.

[207] "Simeon Draper was impulsive and demonstrative. With the advantages of a fine person, good conversational powers, and ready wit, his genial presence and cheerful voice imparted life and spirit to the numerous social circles in which he was ever a welcome guest." Weed's Reminiscences, T.W. Barnes, Life of Thurlow Weed, Vol. 2, p. 483.

[208] Except certain ones specifically exempted.

[209] Lincoln, Complete Works, Vol. 2, p. 443.