The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-11-05
Colonel Crawford's Letter Of Acceptance.
Fort SMITH, Ark, Sept. 20.

TOhT CMlIh, AIh.3 CcPt. SV'
Dear Sri am in receipt of a letter
from Hon. J. T. Cox, President Of the
Republican State Convention, which as
sembled at Topeka, Kansas, on :he 9Th of
September, informing me that l am nomi-
mated as a candidate at the next election
for Governor of Kansas, and requesting me
if the action Of that body meets my appro-
val, to signify my assent to Jacob Stotler,
Secretary Of the Republican State Central
Committee. This nomination came to me
unexpectedly, while endeavoring to dis
charge my duties as an officer of the army.
Previous to the assembling of the Con
vention, 1 was urged by many friends in
the army, and citizens of Kansas, to allow
my name to be used in connection with
that Office, but owing to the unparalleled
activity of the enemy in our front, and the
repeated attempts to cut off communication
and destroy transportation, | gave the matter
but little attention, knowing that it was in'
possible for me to be present at the State
Convention.
While am happy to know that the peo-
pie of Kansas fully appreciate the services
of their friends in the army who have been
battlin. against the tide of rebellion, !
claim no moro merit for myself in this re-
spect than of right belongs to thousands Of
Kansas patriotic sons who have imperilcd
their lives in the glorious cause Of Union
and Liberty.
While the war continues, and God grant
that it may until every yestige of rebellion
is blotted from our land, and while our
State is surrounded by an enemy ready at
any time for invasion, the energies of a
loyal people should be employed in aiding
and sustaining every effort put forth by the
General Government, to crush the rebellion
and protect the citizens. In the accom-
plishment of this object, the Chief Execu.
tive of every State should be in full and
complete harmony with authorities of the
Federal Government; each State in its or
ganization being an effective part Of har-
monious whole.
Distrusting my OWE ability, but strong
in nv desire and purpose at this juncture
to do my whole duty, and fully apprecia,ine
the responsible duties of the position,-
accept the nomination, and if elected, viii
do everything in my power to advance the
best interests of the country, the efficiency
of the army, aud the welfare and prosperity
of our proud State.
Let the loyal men stand together sne
light together 10 common cause. Re-elec
and support the honest President who ha
guided our Government thus far safely
through the bloody struggle, and our armies
will continue to move onward until every
traitor throughout this war-torn land i
bayonetted into the last ditch, or bowed il
humble submission to the laws of our coun
try. Then We will have government firm
pure and prosperous, and with our prout
banner, the true emblem of American lib
erty, the pure and sPotlcss ensign Of uni
versal freedom, waving in triumph over al
opposition.
Movements of the enemy may detain me
but will be in Kansas at the earliest pos
sible moment.
remain very respectfully your. obcdien
servant, s. j. CRAWFORD.
Ito j. Stotter, Sec. Rep. State Cen. Com.
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