"It is sad to think of Louis Blanc and Gambetta, who have just passed away. In September and October, 1877, when Mr. Bigelow and I were in Paris, we saw something of them. Louis Blanc was an intelligent, mild man of gentle manners, and with the air of a scholar or professor. Gambetta seemed to be an impersonation of great forces. I brought back a magnificent photograph of him, which I have been examining with fresh interest to-day. Both knew enough of American politics to sympathize with the view you take of the electoral transaction of 1876-7.
"Very truly yours."
TILDEN TO PARKE GODWIN
"Greystone, January 11, 1883.
"Dear Mr. Godwin,—I intended to answer your first letter in respect to the foundation of the Statue of Liberty, although it expressly waived a reply. My thought then was to have a conference which should explain to me the scheme proposed; but, in the progress of time, that result came about of itself....
"My impression has been, and still remains, that other objects ought to have a preference; and those will suffice to consume all I shall at present devote to such purposes.
"With my best wishes for the health, prosperity, and happiness of yourself and family, I remain,
"Very truly yours."
HENRY ADAMS TO TILDEN
"1607 H Street, Washington, 24 Jan., 1883.