S. E. CHURCH TO TILDEN
"Private.
"Rochester, June 10, 1868.
"Dear Sir,—What about the military organizations being represented on the 4th of July? Is it to be general? If so, a call from some military man in this State should be issued at once. In whose interest is this military representation called? With such a body in session asking for a military man, can you refuse putting one on, either at the head or tail of the ticket? Some of our military friends in this section of the State are anxious to know about it, and if it is gone into we had better direct it. Please give this attention. I don't expect an answer.
"Yours truly,
"S. E. Church."
"Chase is out of the question. He would be the weakest man we could have. We will use him well, but must not think of nominating him.
"The more I consider the question the more I am inclined to favor Hendricks. He would make a good candidate.
"I think we cannot fail to succeed at the election. The other side are dying with the dry-rot, and the people are looking to us for relief. Let us not fritter it away. We rely on you and some of our discreet friends to keep things steady."