"I have no personal interest in the matter, but consider it my duty to represent the cause of public justice, to the end that the crime against the people consummated in 1876, and again meditated in 1884, shall never be repeated.
"I trust that you will excuse me for calling your attention to what might otherwise escape your observation.
"Very truly yours."
D. A. McKNIGHT TO S. J. TILDEN
"United States Patent Office,
"Washington, October 24, 1885.
"Hon. Saml. J. Tilden.
"My dear Sir,—A few moments ago I received the two letters which you were good enough to write at my request. I am, as you may surmise, very highly gratified with them. They contain all (and more than all) that I had hoped for, and must certainly accomplish their purpose. And I assure you that I am full of gratitude to you for an interest in my affairs which gives me fresh courage, and which shows me again the great heart that inspired these letters. I only wish that I could thank you in adequate terms, or that I could again do something to exhibit the warm personal regard for you into which my original esteem has developed. If the day ever comes that I can be of service to you, command me.
"With my kindest regards and warmest wishes for your health and happiness, I am,
"Very respectfully and truly,
"Your obedient servant,
"D. A. McKnight."