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124 appearance in New York; and as you have had the matter in your hands, and as you are probably much nearer to Mr. Cleveland than I am, I thought of you first and foremost, when considering in what way the existing confusion could be solved. You will certainly understand me as readily admitting that there are strong reasons for Mr. Cleveland's election, other than those which I have set forth. But I believe also that the reasons I give should not be put before the public unless it can be done in perfect truthfulness and in entire good faith. If you will undertake this mission, as I hope you will, you are at liberty to communicate to Mr. Cleveland this note if you see fit to do so. Of course all I say here, and what may be said further, will be regarded, on my part at least, as strictly confidential. 

 &emsp; Accept my joyful congratulations. You have great reason to be proud of the result. Next to the justice of your cause it was your personal character, commanding the confidence of the people beyond the boundaries of the party, that made such a result possible. Your triumph is a glorious victory over the most dangerous tendencies in our political life. Let us rejoice.

Present my most respectful regards to Mrs. Cleveland and believe me 



Your letter of the 5th inst. has remained unanswered longer than I intended. I wished to see Mr. Cleveland