Senate Chamber, Washington, Dec. 15, 1862.
Hon. James Buchanan:
Dear Sir:—
Above is a copy of the resolution just offered in the Senate, by Mr. Davis, of Kentucky. We let the Republicans manage the question of its present consideration. Trumbull objected. My impression is that it will be the occasion for great misrepresentation and abuse of yourself and your administration, but whether the Senate will be so unjust as to pass the resolution, under the circumstances, may be doubtful. Those with whom you were most intimate are not here to defend you. I shall, of course, protest against it, and if you think it prudent to convey me any information to aid me in opposing the resolution, I should be happy to receive it.
Your obedient servant,
W. Saulsbury.
Have you copies of your letters in reply to General Scott?
[MR. BUCHANAN TO DR. BLAKE.]
Wheatland, near Lancaster, December 16th, 1862.
My Dear Sir:—