S. J. TILDEN TO GEORGE BANCROFT
"Greystone, Yonkers, N. Y., July 11, 1881.
"Dear Mr. Bancroft,—I thank you for your kind attention to Mrs. Rummel's[25] request. She is the same lady whom you knew in Berlin.
"I presume that you read other things in preference to the newspapers. That is often the taste of retired statesmen and men of letters. Notably it was of Mr. Jefferson. To mention little things with large, it is my own.
"You remind me that it is five years since I have had the pleasure of seeing you. I hope the interval may not be so long hereafter. In the mean time, I am always glad to hear of your health and happiness.
"With remembrances to your family, and with assurances of cordial esteem for yourself, I remain,
"Very truly yours,
"S. J. Tilden."