Transcription of Letter Nashville Feb 7 '77Dr. ErskineMemphisDear John: & Margie Magee are at Mr. Brinkley's. I want you, among other of my friends, to call & see them. I have not written to thank you for the interest you took in my late senatorial race. I suppose the result surprises you as it did me & I believe every one, except those who participated in the Legislative action. I never could get a vote (when it would do me any good) from any of your Memphis...

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In this February 7, 1877 letter to John H. Erskine, William B. Bate describes his problematic run and subsequent defeat in his most recent senatorial race.