TILDEN TO CHARLES A. DANA
"July 22d, 1884.
"Dear Mr. Dana,—I could not but feel much gratified at the interest in my career manifested in your note of the 18th inst.
"It will afford me pleasure to collect such materials for your purpose as I can procure. It may be necessary to have a personal interview to define more exactly what you desire. That will be an occasion for an additional pleasure.
"In the mean time, with assurances of my regards and esteem, I remain,
"Very truly yours."