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Also the following, one day later:
“Portland, November 30, 1876.
“To W. T. Pelton, No. 15 Gramercy Park, New York:
“Governor all right without reward. Will issue certificate Tuesday. This is a secret. Republicans threaten if certificate issued to ignore Democratic claims and fill vacancy, and thus defeat action of Governor. One elector must be paid to recognize Democrat to secure majority. Have employed three lawyers, editor of only Republican paper as one lawyer, fee $3,000. Will take $5,000 for Republican elector; must raise money; can’t make fee contingent. Sail Saturday. Kelly and Bellinger will act. Communicate with them. Must act promptly.”
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Also the following:
“San Francisco, December 5, 1876.
“To Kountze Bros., No. 12 Wall St., New York:
“Has my account credit by any funds lately? How much?