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To L. Q. C. Lamar, September 28th | 451 |
Schurz's interest in character of Administration wholly non-personal—Must soon make a report on progress of reforms—Commends selection for New York collector of customs. | |
To L. Q. C. Lamar, October 9th | 453 |
Believes in Cleveland's sincerity but does not excuse his mistakes—The causes and the remedies—Seeks a friendly understanding between the reformers and the Administration—Suggests interchange of clerks in the Indian Bureau and those at the Indian agencies—Spoils scandals. | |
To L. Q. C. Lamar, October 14th | 457 |
Heads of Government offices throughout the country should report to proper Department at Washington reasons for each removal. | |
To Winslow Warren, October 16th | 457 |
Significance of the millionaire in politics—Menace to the country where wealth is a candidate's only recommendation. | |
To Abram S. Hewitt, October 26th | 461 |
Asks whether Hewitt has given pledges as to appointments or patronage. | |
From Abram S. Hewitt, October 27th | 462 |
Has given no promises as to appointments, etc., and authorizes publication of his letter. | |
To John T. Morse, Jr., November 19th | 462 |
Anxious to avoid mistakes in Henry Clay. | |
To President Cleveland, December 15th | 463 |
At the request of Independents and Democrats, Schurz points out to the President the more serious mistakes of his Administration, his waning popularity and the possibility of defeat should he accept renomination and the Republicans select almost any one but Blaine—Party success and adhering to reform pledges hang together Schurz's attitude toward the Administration and the charge of “impracticability”—Spokesman for many in this unwelcome task. |