Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 2

by Samuel J. Tilden

ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE TO GOVERNOR TILDEN

"Department of State, Washington,
21st September, 1876.

"To his Excellency Samuel J. Tilden,
Governor of the State of New York, Albany.

"Sir,—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter from New York of the 19th inst., accompanied by a copy of one addressed to you by the Sheriff of the City and County of New York, concerning the case of William M. Tweed, a fugitive from the justice of that State. In reply, I have to assure you that it may not be doubted that if the person adverted to should come into custody of authorities of this government he will be received for the purpose of being transferred to the proper authorities of New York, agreeably to your Excellency's request.

"I am, Your Excellency's Obedient Servant,
"(Sd.) W. Hunter,
"Acting Secretary."