Canandaigua Nov 9 1838
Dear Seward
We calculate here that you are Gov: The West have
undoubtedly increased their vote from 1834. Steuben report says this
morning 350. against you. I sent you last night reports from
Livingston Genesee & Alleghany last night I think they are
reliable : We do not credit the reports from Oneida I do not
want to heare from that county or Madison : the evil genius
of Gerrit Smith has operated there I fear = I have written to
Weed to let him alone. We claim the Honor of doing for
the scoundrel and it will be matter of grave consideration
whether Bradish shall escape: a just Expose of his Auburn
vote render him contemptible = he has made all this fuss!!
You have run but little behind B in this county not over
40 or 50 votes: I took courage at this, and if there is nothing
more comes of it in other counties little harm is done= The abolition-
ists have acted like honest men generally and G.S. can lead them
no longer:
We are strong in the faith that you are elected with
a Maj of Sig^s let us know from the side counties: then on
the direct route we get: Sibley is swearing because you
dont write. and says you &c– Granger makes about
the same run with yourself. Nicholas has run ahead of
his ticket in all the Towns. You must with this train from
Orleans & Niagara: Let us know your first report from Chautauqua
& ACataraugus you will get them first.
Yours Truly
AW
We want Cortland Tompkins Tioga
Oswego & those counties out of the line.

hAlvah Worden
Nov: 9. 1838.