"There is much thought here about nominating you by acclamation. Will you accept an unanimous nomination from the convention?
"W. H. Barnum.
"(Rec'd 6.30 A.M., July 5th.)"
DANIEL MANNING TO S. J. TILDEN
"Telegram.
"Chicago, Ill., July 4th, 1884.
"Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, Yonkers, N. Y.
"It seems absolutely necessary that you should answer Barnum's telegram of this evening as soon as possible.
"Daniel Manning.
"(Rec'd 6.30 A.M., July 5th.)"