Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 2

by Samuel J. Tilden

"Sunday Morning, Nov. 11, '76.

"My dear Governor,—The Herald and Post have the following despatch from Conover on their bulletin:

"'The agony is over. Florida has gone Democratic.' Gold has at once declined from 109³⁄₄, ⁷⁄₈ to 109¹⁄₄, and is now 109³⁄₈.

"God grant that Conover's telegram may be confirmed.

"No other solution but your election can end the agony of the country and prevent the most disastrous consequences.

"Yours most truly,
"August Belmont."

EDWARDS PIERREPONT TO TILDEN

"103 Fifth Avenue, Nov. 11, 1876.

"The Honorable Saml. J. Tilden.

"Dr. Sir,—I did the best I could to elect our candidate. You beat us overwhelmingly, and you have showed a level head since. We cannot elect the U. S. Senator; you ought to take that place. It gives you just enough of time before the spring of 1879[15] to make useful acquaintance, but not enough to create personal irritations and jealousies.