"Judge Comstock likes yr. message, but thinks it not calculated to promote your political fortunes. That is not the first error in judgment he has made."
ALGERNON S. SULLIVAN TO TILDEN
"Hon. S. J. Tilden.
"29 Wall Street,
"New York, March 22d, 1875.
"My dear Sir,—Among our best people there is but one opinion as to your message about the canals.
"You are right; the case is urgent, the evils you point out are of the greatest importance, both in their financial and moral aspect; the remedies proposed seem practical, and the honor of your administration, of our party, and of all good citizens is involved in your movement.
"Be firm and active, and if you feel that your success would be facilitated by a public expression of opinion from our strong men, we will organize such a demonstration.
"Very Truly Yours,
"Algernon S. Sullivan."
DAVID DOWS TO CHAS. STEBBINS, PRIVATE SECRETARY OF GOVERNOR TILDEN
"55 West 23rd St., New York,
"Evening, Mch. 22, 1875.
"My dear Sir,—I wish you would send me by mail one or two of the Gov's message of the 19th inst. I want to keep one for future ref'ce. I notice it was to be printed.