It will also appear _amongst other things_, by the following letter
written by John R. Mott,[2] who I believe is the second certifier in
"the book," that Judge Stillwell entertained sentiments opposed to Mr.
Young's nomination, as late as the _sixth_ of _April_.
"_Saratoga, April 6, 1815_.
Dear sir,
It was late when I returned from Ballston, which prevented my
calling on you I had conversations with _several gentlemen_
on the subject of the nomination, particularly with _Judge
Stillwell_, capt. Odell and Mr. Bunce, by whom I learned the
sentiments of Mr. Palmer, and find the whole to be opposed to
Mr. Young. I also saw Mr. Lee and Kasson. They were in favor
of Mr. Young on the principle of _what they called
sacrificing_ Mr. Young, if he was not nominated. The Milton
committee are Thomas Palmer, Joel Keeler and Daniel Couch,
junior Esquires.
From yours, with esteem,