FROM JUDGE BENJAMIN F. THOMAS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NO. 9 PEMBERTON SQ
BOSTON May 25th '76.
My Dear Sir
I am greatly obliged to you for sending me a copy of your admirable argument on the question of jurisdiction in the impeachment case.
The argument is sensible and exhaustive, the style clear, forcible and attractive and the whole tone temper and spirit becoming a jurist and statesman.
Very truly yours
BENJ F. THOMAS.
Hon Geo F. Hoar
FROM WILLIAM M. EVARTS, SECRETARY OF STATE; UNITED STATES SENATOR, ETC.
NEW YORK, May 22, 1876.
My dear Mr. Hoar,
I am much obliged to you for sending me your speech, as manager, on the question of jurisdiction. I had seen it applauded in the newspapers and am happy to add mine to the general suffrage. It seems to me a very complete and able presentation both of law and reasons of State on your side.