HORATIO SEYMOUR TO GOVERNOR TILDEN
"Utica, October 19, 1875.
"My dear Sir,—I am too ill and too old to do much at this election.[68] I have been kept in my house for some days by sickness. I shall be glad to help all I can, as I do not like the looks of the canvass. I fear the loss of some part, if not of the whole, of our ticket or of a majority so small that it will be counted a defeat. My fears may spring from the distrust which old men have of the future. Do not feel too sure. I know you are very confident, and so are the Republicans.
"I am, truly yours, &c.,
"Horatio Seymour."
"To Governor Tilden.
"I will let you know what I can do."