ROYAL PHELPS TO S. J. TILDEN
"Private.
"22 East 16th St., Saturday Evening, Nov. 4, 1871.
"My dear Mr. Tilden,—You must not be allowed to spend any money for your election. Your noble conduct has made all honest Democrats your debtors. I have just sent my subscription to Mr. Cooper, but there must be many expenses which the committee cannot provide for, and on Monday I will send you a check for $250 to aid in your personal expenses.
"It has only just occurred to me that we should all strengthen your hands, or I should have done this before.
"Very truly Your friend, & proud of your political course,
"Royal Phelps."
HAMILTON FISH TO TILDEN (ENDORSING MR. TILDEN'S COURSE)
"New York, Novr. 8, 1871.
"My dear Sir,—An old personal friend, whose views on political questions have generally differed from yours, thanks you from the bottom of his heart for your noble work, your manly, honest exposure of wrongs.
"On your election I do not congratulate you, but the public.