[23] For the history of Mr. Tilden's nomination to the office of Attorney-General, and of his correspondence with Mr. Sutherland, his "Hardshell" competitor, see Bigelow's Life of Tilden, Vol. I, p. 127-130.
[24] Governor Tilden's eldest brother.
[25] Who had been Atty.-General under Van Buren when President.
[26] This is no doubt the subject referred to in Mr. Van Buren's letter of October 14, 1859, in which his feelings were deeply interested.
[27] For further particulars of this memorable and very able letter, see Life of Tilden, Harper & Brothers, 1895.
[28] The following year Commissioner of the Confederate States to London.
[29] The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad.
[30] The letter here referred to will be found in the Writings and Speeches of Samuel J. Tilden. Harper & Brothers, 1885.