"No man can be two years Governor of New York without destroying many ambitious hopes and making many bitter enemies.
"Tho' these suggestions come from a political opponent, they are not the less genuine.
"Yours truly,
"Edwards Pierrepont."
WM. A. WALLACE TO TILDEN
"Clewfield, Pa., Nov. 14, 1876.
"My dear Sir,—Your firmness and courage now is the only hope for the perpetuity of our institutions. The country is with you, and will sustain you in any event and at all hazards.
Very truly yours,
"William A. Wallace."