As it respects the slander of “Sangamon journal” all the remarks that I can make, knowing their politcal tenets and Work, is,

“Let them rail on, since they have got the knack,

And dress their notions, like themselves, in black.”

So far as I have had the honor of conferring with the circles of their County, All is well for .

I have the honor to be, with sentiments of a respect and esteem Your friend & humble servt.

P.S. My family are in health, father Nelsons family are as well as their age will admit, all friends in your circle that I have intimacy with, are in health.

I suppose you have recd the Advocate refered to in the commencement of this letter. My joins me, with sentiments of respect to you & yours, to Edward & family, and all enquiring friends.

Please to present my hearty sentiments o[f] respect to — & my wishes for his success to the senate of our Legislative body. I should be proud to hear from you— & if publicity should be given to my answer, let me be honored with a copy.

Revd. Geo. P. Dykes. [p. [3]]