William is writing McMaster with regard to a man named Perrin from Alabama whom he heard speak in New York this last spring. William thinks this man can do them much good there in Ohio and that he can be had. He suggests that McMaster propose Perrin for the Central Community of Ohio. They intend to postpone the draft there in Ohio, taking the stand that the war is about over and that they shall want no more men. They hope this will save their crop of wool. Such a system would make capital for the people in New York but hurt the South. William has been writing speeches for a friend of his but for this particular occasion he feels inadequately informed on history. Consequently he asks McMaster to write his friend a short half-hour speech. William feels that McMaster can do it for him better than any other man. There are no democratic lawyers or speakers there on the reserve. They have few men of money or influence but what they have are willing to do anything for the cause. He hopes that this matter will be kept confidential and that McMaster will not think him unreasonable in his demands. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.