The Writings of Carl Schurz/From George William Curtis, August 15th, 1884

by Carl Schurz and others

 

FROM GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS

Ashfield, Mass., Aug. 15, 1884. 

I thank you for the copy of your speech. Nothing could be better in matter and manner, in tone and structure. It is a model of the best political oratory and a masterly presentation of the case. There will be nothing so good said upon either side during the campaign.

I see that Blaine has begun a suit for libel, and I am very glad, for if a story so universally told and believed be untrue, the untruth ought to be known. The suit is a very important event in the canvass—for if the story should be substantiated Blaine is ruined—and if disproved, the reaction will cover the public offenses. Cleveland will be seriously hurt by his scandal.

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