WILLIAM CASSIDY TO TILDEN
"The Argus, Albany, Nov. 24, 1871.
"Dear Tilden,—I find the Washington St. suite of rooms most cheerful and accessible. The bedroom and bathroom are separated by the parlor, which is an objection, and the noise of the street may be objectionable. The suite at the south end—the new building—is free from these objections, and will prove, on the whole, most satisfactory.
"But it appears from the following that some one else is to be consulted. What profound dissimulation you have exhibited! If true, it is your greatest reform government. Give my love to Emily Josephine. My wife sends congratulations, and will give a bridal party when you both come up.
"Yours,
"William Cassidy."
This letter was accompanied by the following clipping from the Sunday Albany Press:
"A grand wedding will take place in Washington County on Wednesday next: Miss Emily Josephine Smith to the Hon. S. J. Tilden, of New York city. Many Albanians are invited. Our friend, Hon. Chas. Hughes, formerly member of Congress, will be the principal groomsman. The wedding-cards are models of neatness."