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I think I can honestly say that not a day goes around that I do not miss you as governor of this state. Your ears must often burn, as your admirers so frequently inform me that you are going down in history as one of the greatest governors of Pennsylvania.

The present governor has taken me into his confidence and is determined upon learning the truth and doing all in his power to formulate a good administration for the people. It is, however, unfortunate, as you have already said, that the governor of this commonwealth should have all his duties thrown upon him at the time the legislature meets.

With all I have upon me just now in fighting the anti-vaccinationists, in trying to impress those in power with the 463