“Gen. John A. Dix, N. Y.”
General Dix’s Reply.
“Leafield, West Hampton, N. Y.,
August 28, 1872.
“My Dear General:
“I am very thankful to you for your kind letter of congratulation on my nomination for the office of Governor of this State. You are aware, no doubt, that I declined it before the Convention was held. I am deeply sensible of the honor conferred on me, especially by the manner in which it was tendered; but my objections to the acceptance of the nomination are so strong, that I would not think of it a moment, were it not for the deep concern I feel in the result of the election, and the great public interests at stake.
“I expect Mrs. Dix to arrive from Europe on the 2nd or 3rd proximo, and as soon as I am able to confer with her, I shall reply to the letter of the President of the Convention, advising me of my nomination.
“I am, dear General, very respectfully and sincerely yours,
JOHN A. DIX.”
“His Excellency, U. S. Grant.”