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232 I have received an interesting letter from Mr. Henry A. Richmond of Buffalo, informing me that there is a “very strong feeling against Hill and in favor of a third ticket in that city.” “The Democratic business men,” he says, “are all right; I do not find one in favor of Hill.” I judge from his letter that he has written also to you. 

&emsp; I forgot to suggest that if you accompany the independent nominations with a platform, there ought to be something against the secret A. P. A.

I enclose an article on Hill which will appear in the next number of Harper's Weekly. 

&emsp; The work you have done is grand. And it could not have been done in a style worthier of the object. Platform and candidate are perfect. The organization you have started ought to become the Democracy of New York and of the whole country.

You have already accomplished much in giving this movement so excellent a send-off. And most of this is owing to your own true and intrepid spirit. You are rendering a great and most necessary service to the cause of good government as well as to your party, and I am proud to call myself, Your friend. 

 As a private citizen not engaged in active politics, but taking a warm interest in the public welfare, I am here