CHARLES O'CONOR TO TILDEN

"Fort Washington, June 1, 1872.

"Dear Sir—I am sorry you did not extend your ride as far as this.

"I have been thinking somewhat intensely on a particular subject since I saw you.

"I mean in reference to a question of our personal action in a matter which, I suppose, is to come off on Monday.

"I have made up my mind definitively that whatever you or others may think fit to do, I will not, under any circumstances figure in that affair.

"There can be no mistake about its being unfit.[61] I shall be sorry to stand alone, but I am not afraid to do so.

"Yours,
"Ch. O'Conor."