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J. B. Thomas to Diedrich Willers, Jr., August 2, 1877, mentions that Willers is being talked of as candidate for Assembly in the fall elections.

P. W. Rhodes of N. Y. C. to Diedrich Willers, Jr., August 8, 1877, desires to retain a representative from Seneca County in the Assembly who is sympathetic to N.Y.C.; praises the incumbent.

Speech made by Diedrich Willers, Jr., to Seneca Falls Democratic Convention after his nomination by acclamation for position in the assembly, October 20, 1877. Also, several copies of speeches and letters used in the campaign. Diedrich Willers, Jr. was elected, see letter of John J. Coleman to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 7, 1877

Horatio Seymour Jr. to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 16, 1877, thanks him for his work in the recent election; wants his advice concerning the office of state engineer in so far as it relates to the canal board.

To Diedrich Willers, Jr. (from Ovid) December 3, 1877, discusses local politics and election in Seneca County; disturbed that so many Democrats left the fold.

D. Davenport (of Trumansburg Landing) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., February 1878, asks him not to alter law concerning licensing of places selling alcoholic beverages: "We don't want rum shops granted licenses in this section."

R. A. Sherman to Diedrich Willers, Jr., February 8, 1878, concerning proposed changes in Canal Administration.

J. J. Marlette to Diedrich Willers, Jr., April 13, 1878, discusses schemes for payment of repairs on the canals in N. Y. S.

Diedrich Willers, Jr. to D. S. Lamont, August 15, 1878, is angered that his wishes have not been followed in appointments to canal superintendent in his own county; see also a letter of August 25, 1878 from Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.

James Jones (of Waterloo, N.Y.) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., October 14, 1878, discusses recent county convention and underhanded methods used by the victorious group.