Very interesting and significant correspondence relating to the election of 1882, when William McKinley lost his seat in the House of Representatives due to gerrymandering (redistricting) by the Democrats. McKinley hired William R. Day, a lawyer and longtime associate, to represent him in contesting the results. McKinley went so far as to assume his seat, which he was able to maintain for the remainder of the session. He was to regain his seat in the election of 1884. On December 7th, 1882, McKinley writes: “My dear Day: I received your telegram yesterday and thank you for it. I write now to say that I am greatly pleased with the way you presented the case as I find you reported in the Columbus… papers. Enclosed please find my check for fifty dollars on account.” *Jan. 20, 1883: “…I send you today the Digest and Manual of the House of Representatives – it contains the points(?) in election cases of interest to us now. I have been notified of the contest and will make answer in a few days… I shall want you to look after my testimony &c. in Stark & Carroll Cos…” * Feb. 25, 1883: “…I am especially anxious that you shall give personal attention to my case, and knowing your other engagements want you should have any help that you may wish… Your suggestion about a thorough examination of the poll in Carroll and Stark counties meets with my approval and I shall rely on you to organize that work…” * March 14, 1883: “…You should talk fully with Dr. Welker before he goes on the stand. He was the Central Committeeman of this township. Things look well through the District. Keep the ball in motion…” * Jan. 17, 1884: “…I beg to enclose my check for two hundred dollars, to apply on account. I regret that it is not convenient for me to send you the balance just now – hope this will ‘bridge you over.’ ‘The claimant’ is still here and I doubt not will stay. We have not yet sent the testimony to the printer, although we are looking it over now…” * Feb. 24, 1884: “…Shellabarger and Wilson think that I will weaken my case by pressing the ‘use of money’ at Liverpool and claiming that the vote ought to be set aside on that account. They do not think the testimony is sufficient to justify the throwing out of the vote…” * March 26, 1884: *…I am getting numerous letters from friends who want to see your brief published in one of the papers of the district… I have no news of a definite character concerning my case…”