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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 36. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
ustain and defend; but for success in this movement we must have more than their willingness; we must have their enthusiasm. We need and must have the enthusiastic support of the Unionists of the Southern States. It is our best policy, Mr. Stephens, and you are the best man for furthering that policy, sir. After arguing for about two hours they got him to the point of saying he would consider, then very wisely withdrew. The offer repeated. The next day Judge Chilton and Colin McRea, of the Alabama delegation, called for the same purpose. Their shadows had hardly left Stephens' door, when Keitt, of South Carolina, and Mr. Toombs made their appearance—at least Toombs didn't make his appearance. He sat out in the passageway, and when I let Keitt in Toombs put his finger to his lips and shook his head. Well, Keitt talked and talked and talked. I never knew a man who could beat Keitt talking. You are the preference of the South Carolina delegation for President