the candidate's reply.
Lexington, Va., April 17th, 1843.
Gentlemen:
We cheerfully acquiesce in the plan proposed in your communication, and retire from the canvass with the expectation that Mr. Peyton will consent to become a candidate.
Yours, &c.,
R. S. Brooke.
John McCue.
Rob't R. Barton.
Lexington, April 17th, 1843.
John H. Peyton, Esq.,
Dear Sir: At the suggestion of our friends, and with the desire of concentrating the vote of the Whig party of the District, we have consented, as the most agreeable course to us all, and one which we think will meet the approbation of our district, to decline the canvass for the Senate, provided you will consent to run.
We hope you will submit to the proposed sacrifice for the sake of union in our party, and the promotion of the country's good.
With great respect, your ob't servant,
Rob't S. Brooke.
John McCue.
Rob't R. Barton.