Your obedient servants,
- A. T. Augusta, M. D.
- Samuel Proctor.
- David Fisher, sr.
- J. J. Ketchum.
- Jno. H. Smith.
- Chas. N. Thomas.
- Edward Crusor.
- Wm. H. Shorter.
- Wm. H. A. Wormley.
- Henry Hill.
- William P. Wilson.
- Furman J. Shadd.
- R. W. Tompkins.
- Geo. D. Johnson.
- John H. Brown.
- Chris. A. Fleetwood.
- Henry Lacy.
- Chas. F. Bruce.
- W. H. Bell.
- David Fisher, jr.
- J. L. N. Bowen.
- David King.
- Jacob De Witter.
- Wm. Polkeny.
Hon. Charles Sumner.
LETTER.
Washington, July 29, 1872.
Gentlemen and Fellow-Citizens:—
If I have delayed answering your communication of July 11th, which was duly placed in my hands by your committee, it was not because the proper course for you seemed doubtful, but because I wished to reflect upon it and be aided by information which time might supply. Since then I have carefully considered the inquiries addressed to me, and have listened to much on both sides; but my best judgment now is in harmony with my early conclusion.