The Writings of Carl Schurz/To James A. Garfield, February 22d, 1881
TO JAMES A. GARFIELD
Dear General: The enclosed[1] I found in the New York Times, and considering the strong party character of that paper, I thought it might be worth your while to read it and to observe the drift of thought in it. It is unquestionably right, and any political action based upon the theory that the world is divided between two or three political leaders and will be satisfied if they are harmonized, will certainly lead to great disappointments. How much trouble you would save yourself by just picking out the fittest man for each place and then going ahead to make a good business Administration, thus winning the approval and support of public opinion in spite of grumblers.
Pardon the intrusion. I do want to see you succeed.
- ↑ Clipping entitled: “A Hint to Business Men.”