First. To submit to the Legislatures of the several States a XVI. Amendment to the Federal Constitution, prohibiting the disfranchisement of any of their citizens on account of sex.
Second. To strike the word "male" from the laws governing the District of Columbia.
Third. To enfranchise the women of Utah as the one safe, sure and swift means to abolish polygamy in that Territory.
Fourth. To amend the laws of the United States so that women shall receive the same pay as men for services rendered the government.
Washington, Jan. 19, 1870.
Miss Susan B. Anthony—Dear Madam:.... Accept my assurance of full and cordial sympathy with the movement to extend the right of suffrage to the women of the country, and my pledge to make that sympathy active on the first and all occasions that may arise for my official action.
E. G. Ross.
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
Washington, Jan 19.