Galloway, Samuel, 1811-1872 to Henry Kinsman

Discusses the possibility of being named to Ulysses S. Grant's cabinet and mentions that this is "strictly of a personal and confidential nature. " Talks about his reputation and mentions his opposition to Salmon Chase's ambitions by saying, "One reason why I have been so long in private life is that as Early as 1857 I felt it to be my duty as a patriotic citizen to oppose the ambition of Salmon P. Chase." Comments on his support of Abraham Lincoln in 1859, as well as his responsibility in bringing Lincoln to speak in Ohio and in securing the publication of the Lincoln-Stephen Douglas debates. He states, "This movement gave prominence and celebrity to Mr. L and secured for him an advantage over Mr. Chase." Remarks that he never asked Lincoln for a position though he assumed he might receive one. Informs that he was made Commissioner at Camp Chase, a position which he held until after Lincoln's death as he was not able to serve in the field. States, "I am truly thankful that it has been my privilege to sustain such men as Lincoln and Tod - and to oppose all men who have made their politics subservient to their selfishness ... " Tod possibly refers to David Tod, governor of Ohio 1862-1864. Marked confidential.