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To Rutherford B. Hayes, January 12th	355
Rumor that Hayes does not favor a special method of settling the electoral dispute—Influence of action of Louisiana returning-board—Theory that it will suffice to assume ourselves right and then go ahead—Power of President of the Senate—Importance of both merits and appearances—Hayes should be advised of public opinion.
From Rutherford B. Hayes, January 17th	361
Will abide by result but thinks it proper to write an inaugural and select a Cabinet.
To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., January 21st	362
Bill reported by Conference Committee is a “makeshift, to be sure, but a good one.”
To Rutherford B. Hayes, January 21st	363
What the passage of the Conference bill would mean to Hayes—Why Schurz favors it, and what its failure would entail.
To Rutherford B. Hayes, January 25th	366
Advises Hayes to write his inaugural on the same lines as his letter of acceptance, only in stronger terms—Various suggestions.
From Rutherford B. Hayes, January 29th	376
Approves Schurz's suggestions for inaugural, with certain additions.
To Rutherford B. Hayes, January 30th	376
Suggestions about Cabinet appointments: fundamental principles and suitable men.
To Jacob D. Cox, January 30th	383
Has advised Hayes as to his inaugural and his Cabinet and urges Cox to do the same.
To Rutherford B. Hayes, February 2d	384
Comments on Hayes's thoughts about National aid to education and internal improvements in the South and a Constitutional amendment providing for a single six-year Presidential term—Advises that inaugural address be short, terse and pointed.
From Rutherford B. Hayes, February 4th	387
Anxious to promote welfare of the South.