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The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Washington City (search)
rs of the Cities of Richmond and Williamsburg, and of the counties of Henrico, Hanover Charles City, New Kent, Elizabeth City, Warwick James City, and York. --It is the duty of every citizen at such a juncture, to interpose no personal objections to a call of his fellow citizens to any responsible position wherein they may think he can serve the country. It was with this conviction I accepted the seat I have now the honor to hold in Congress, and with which I have applied myself, and shall continue to apply any self until the close to its labors and duties.--The only distinction to which I aspire is, that my labors may deserve and obtain the public approbation. I cannot be indifferent to the applications from the District to offer myself at the approaching election, and now declare myself a candidate.--Should you, my fellow citizens, honor me with your support, my best efforts shall be devoted to the labors and duties of the high position. oc 1--tde Wm. H. Macfarland.