F. B. GOWEN TO TILDEN
"Creisheim, Mount Airy, Philadelphia, April 22, 1886.
"Dear Mr. Tilden,—It is so long since I have had the pleasure of seeing you that I fear you may have forgotten me, unless the newspapers have kept you advised of the struggle I am now making to rescue my old company, the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company, from the receivership and syndicate that now environ it.
"In this attempt I should, above all things, be delighted to have your aid and counsel, and if you would give me a half-hour of your time whenever and wherever most convenient to yourself, it would give me very great pleasure to bring to your attention, and ask your aid in favor of, the scheme I have now prepared for the relief of the company.
"Believe me, my dear sir,
"Very sincerely yours,
"Franklin B. Gowen.
"Hon. Samuel J. Tilden."