Contents of Volume IV
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From John A. Logan, February 28th | 194 |
Asks Schurz to help him obtain the Republican nomination for the Presidency. | |
To John A. Logan, February 29th | 194 |
Tries to dissuade Logan from his ambition—Logan's record on civil service reform and specie payment questions would prove fatal. | |
To W. G. Sherman, March 1st | 196 |
Is not an “apologist of violent methods”—For Republicans to urge want of improvement in the South as a political issue, would be to defeat themselves—Remedy for existing evils. | |
To Gustav Schwab, March 21st | 197 |
Declines a gift of $100,000 contributed by generous friends. | |
To Simon Wolf, March 22d | 198 |
Gives his views on Sunday opening of libraries, museums, etc. and the operation of railroads—Prohibition laws—Protecting public school system from sectarian control—Equal taxation, etc. | |
From P. B. Plumb, May 6th | 200 |
Desires an exchange of political views—New York essential to Republican success. | |
To P. B. Plumb, May 12th | 200 |
New York a doubtful State—Strong opposition to Blaine—“Arthur stands much better”— Desirous of seeing the Republican party succeed. | |
From P. B. Plumb, May 25th | 202 |
How Republicans might win without vote of New York—Various candidates for nomination considered. | |
To P. B. Plumb, May 27th | 203 |
New York necessary to Republican victory—Only a candidate with unblemished record can succeed—Expects to attend Chicago Convention. |