"Mch. 26/86, 11 A.M."
C. JORDAN TO TILDEN
"Treasury Department, Washington, March 27, '86.
"Hon. Saml. J. Tilden.
"Dear Sir,—You, as a matter of course, have heard of our loss, and will regret it as much, or more, than I do, if such a thing be possible. I am about to take a liberty that, I think, the situation will justify—that is, suggest that you tender to the Secretary the use of your yacht. He is fond of the water, and if he recovers will need rest and recreation. He can obtain it nowhere so well as on the water. I feel that I have taken a great liberty, but my desire to serve Mr. Manning is very great. He deserves all the affection and esteem of his friends, and now their air and sympathy.
"Yours very respectfully,
"C. N. Jordan."
S. J. TILDEN TO GOVERNOR HILL
"15 Gramercy Park, New York, March 28, 1886.
"Dear Governor Hill,—I feel that Mr. Husted[38] is permitting the resolution on coast defences to slumber too long, and that New York is failing to take the position which is necessary to the safety of the whole country, and especially to her own safety.
"I think it is highly desirable that you should call his attention to the subject.