"The truth is, Gov. Tilden understands and fully appreciates the canal question better than any Gov. we have had for many, many years, and altho' this last message throws a bombshell into the Canal Ring camp, still the Gov. will be backed up by the people, who do and will approve his course. We are all well.
"Yours,
"David Dows."
"P. S.—Just as I had written you, Mr. Pelton called, with your letter, and I had a pleasant talk with him. I told him I had just written you and him, and asked you to send me the message; so he, Mr. P., gave me one.
"Mr. P. has promised to call again when in city, and I hope he will.
"You can depend upon all the strength and support, both physical and moral, that I have got to back up such sound and practical views as Gov. Tilden puts forth in his two papers.
Yrs. Sincerely,
"David Dows."
"P. S.—I wish you would send me a few of the printed messages."
WILLIAM CAMPBELL TO TILDEN
"Cherry Valley, March 23, '75.
"Dear Governor,—As a taxpayer I return my thanks for your canal message.