The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-03-09

Whiteside to Mr.. Francis to demand
the name of the person who wrote the
letters from the Lost Townships
and Mr.. Francis told him II wns 4.
Lincoln. This information led to
challenge. sudden scampcring of of
parties and friends 10 Missouri. meet
ing. an explanation and n peaceful re-
turn.
Abraham Lincoln In the field of hon
or, sword In hand unanswered by
second learned in the duello, would be
an attractive spectacle under any cir
cumstances. but with q celebrated man
for an antagonist and lady's humor
the occasion the scene Is one OF tran
sscendent interest, and the documents
which describe It are well entitled to
place in his history. The letter Of Mr..
Shields second, being first in date. Il
first I'm order:
Springfield Oct. O. 1872
To the Editor of the Sangamon journal:
Sir-To prevent misrepresentation of the
recent affair between Messrs. Shields and
Lincoln, / think II proper to. give n brief
narrative of the facts OF the case as they
came within my knowledge. for the truth
OF which ! hold myself responsible. and
request you to give the same publication.
An offensive article in relation TO Mr..
Shields appeared In the Sangamon Jour
nal of the I'd September last, and on de-
manding the author Mr.. Lincoln was Civ
en- up by the editor. Mr. Shields previous
to this demand made arrangements to GO
TO Quincy on public business. and before
his return Mr.. Lincoln had left for IRE
mont to attend court. with the intention.
as we learned. OF remaining on circuit
NJ ot.l- II
requested me to accompany him to Tire
mont. and on arriving there we found
that DIR. Merryman and Mr.. Butler had
passed us In the night and got there
before us. We arrived In fremont on the
18th ult.. and Mr.. Shields addressed note
to Mr.. Lincoln Immediately, informing
him that he was given up as the author
OF some articles that appeared In tho
Sangamon Journal lone more over tho
signature having made its appearance at
this time) and requesting him to rctract
the offensive illusions contained In said
articles In relation to his private char
actcr Mr.. Shields handed this note to
me TO deliver to Mr.. Lincoln and directed
me at the same time not to enter into
any verbal communication or be the
bearer of any verbal explanation, as such
were always liable to misapprehenson.
Thl1 note was delivered by me to Mr..
Lincoln. stating at the same time that !
mou,u cau 's Convenience LOT On
the same day handed me letter address,
ed to Mr. Shields. In this he gave or
offered no explanation. but stated therein
that he could not submit to answer fur
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