S. J. TILDEN TO DANIEL MANNING
"Greystone, Yonkers, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1885.
"Dear Mr. Manning,—I read over your report when I first received it, and laid it aside intending to give it a second and more thorough perusal, and waited about acknowledging it until I should do so; but I have been less well than common, and have found so many things pressing upon me that I have not had a chance to execute my good intentions.
"The impression your report made on me was very favorable. I think it does you great credit, and congratulate you on the manner in which it has been received by the public.
"Very truly yours,
"S. J. Tilden."