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 liberality, as Mr. Hayden appears to be an enthusiastic collector, and I think he ought to receive good value for what he has gathered together.

I note what you say about resuming practice in Philadelphia. If I can assist you in this or in any other way, I will surely do so. I hope, however, that our good old state will yet secure your services as one of their judges of its highest tribunal. That is where you ought to be.Very sincerely, your friend, . Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,
 * Pennypacker's Mills, Pa.



I read your contribution to the Public Ledger. It is a simple recital of a sincere man who performed his duty without a selfish motive or an ambitious desire. I know you abandoned a congenial environment with its material advantages, reluctantly, for an office, distinguished as it was, that had always brought trouble to its occupant.

The two men who were primarily opposed to your candidacy were Quay and yourself. I speak whereof I know, but how many people believe it?

For your tribute to politicians, I thank you. How is it our independent friends cannot realize, that the average man in public affairs, is the same as the average man outside?

I have been acquainted with every governor of Pennsylvania since 1860. I have had a reasonable intimacy with the political intrigues of their administration, and their achievements, and I say, challenging contradiction, that yours, for its exclusion of politics and for things done, stands out in bold relief compared with them all. May the world come to know you as some of your friends do.

I sought for opportunities to call on you when in the city, but you had gone when the announcement of your arrival was printed.

I have a few more years of work in me, and they are at your disposal when occasion requires.
 * With highest regards.
 * Your sincere friend,

. Hon. Sam'l W. Pennypacker. 462