A Review and Exposition, of the Falsehoods and Misrepresentations, of a Pamphlet Addressed to the Republicans of the County of Saratoga, Signed, "A Citizen" by An Elector
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written by John R. Mott,[2] who I believe is the second certifier in
"the book," that Judge Stillwell entertained sentiments opposed to Mr. Young's nomination, as late as the _sixth_ of _April_. "_Saratoga, April 6, 1815_. Dear sir, It was late when I returned from Ballston, which prevented my calling on you I had conversations with _several gentlemen_ on the subject of the nomination, particularly with _Judge Stillwell_, capt. Odell and Mr. Bunce, by whom I learned the sentiments of Mr. Palmer, and find the whole to be opposed to Mr. Young. I also saw Mr. Lee and Kasson. They were in favor of Mr. Young on the principle of _what they called sacrificing_ Mr. Young, if he was not nominated. The Milton committee are Thomas Palmer, Joel Keeler and Daniel Couch, junior Esquires. From yours, with esteem, Esek Cowen, Esq." JOHN R. MOTT. Mr. Mott, one of the delegation from Saratoga, informs Mr. Cowen another of the delegation from that town, that Stillwell and others are opposed to Young. This presumption in Judge Stillwell, it seems could not be endured, and he in common with others was marked out as a |
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