To John H. Wigmore
New York, June 27, [1906]
MY DEAR WIGMORE,—Thanks, and again thanks, for your letter to Senator Cullom and yours to me. It looks now as if with a seven man Commission the objection to my Democracy would cease. Senator Cullom’s letter is very reassuring, and I wish that I had met him when in Washington. …
Before another week this business of mine will have come to a head, and I hope soon after to start West, via Chicago.
If the report to-day is true that Harlan of Chicago is to go on the Commission, you will have two friends on the body. I personally think most highly of Harlan and would be mighty proud to sit beside him. His political fortune seems to have been akin to mine, and we have one dear and cherished enemy in common.
Remember me most kindly to your wife and believe me, faithfully yours,
FRANKLIN K. LANE