My Dear Draper:

You may remember, that dissatisfaction has been several times expressed, by members of the family, as well as myself, with the Oil Painting by Mr. Stewart, intended as a representation of the face of your humble servant, and now in the Rooms of the Historical Society.

That feeling of dissatisfaction has increased with each visit of the immediate relatives to the Historical Rooms; until now, when having obtained a copy in Crayon of the other potrait in oil, made by the same artist, and at the same date, for the family, we all agree in asking you to let us recall the objectional picture and substitute the Crayon drawing, in the original frame, behind glass.

If an oil Portrait should be deemed preferable to the Crayon, a copy in oil shall be furnished from the one we have, instead of the Crayon, which is very good.

If you consent to the exchange (I do not think it of sufficient importance to be called to the attention of the Executive Committee), I will bring the Crayon with my to Madison, about the end of the present month, and make the change.

Will you please let me have your answer as early as practicable, so that I may act in accordance therewith.

The unfavorable criticisms, which I see in the newspapers, of Maxon's doings in the Farm-Mortgage Commission, is not a surprise to me, although a subject of sincere regret. I would much prefer to have left such scandals among other political partisans. SUch indications of crookedness led to the rupture of our previous amicable relations while connected with the Oshkosh Hospital.

All well here.

Sincerely Your Friend,

S. V. Shipman

(Please regard this as confidential)