States that he has consented for his last letter to Bates to be published in hopes that it be taken up by the President. Includes a newspaper clipping of the letter and a postscript by Bates stating that he had not requested or caused the publication of the letter. Title: Letter signed Jno. M. Botts [John M. Botts], Richmond, to Hon. Edward Bates, April 23, 1861 . 23 April 1861. Botts, John Minor, 1802-1869

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