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Speech: The Aims of the Liberal-Republican Movement, May 2d	354
To Horace Greeley, May 6th	361
Success of the National reform movement and of the Cincinnati Convention defeated by “political huckstering”—Loss of the German vote—Schurz will be guided by his “sincerest regard” for Greeley and by his “best convictions of duty.”
From Samuel Bowles, May 8th	368
Brown's political obliquity—New England cold toward reform movement—Schurz and Adams, of all at Cincinnati Convention, appear to best advantage.
To Samuel Bowles, May 11th	369
Schurz's appreciation of approval—Disappointment that the reform movement was captured by scheming politicians—Too early to predict fate of Cincinnati ticket.
To Horace Greeley, May 11th	370
Will speak frankly but will not criticize—Free-traders deserve consideration—Greeley's letter of acceptance should be “strong and unequivocal.”
To Horace Greeley, May 18th	372
Greeley strong in the South—Indifference of the North—Ferry will not vote for him—Democratic opposition growing—Uncertainty as to result of campaign.
From E. L. Godkin, May 19th	376
Greeley's election to the Presidency would be a National calamity.
From Horace Greeley, May 20th	377
Confident of his election—Will accept nomination, unconditionally.
To E. L. Godkin, May 20th	377
Schurz's influence injured by Cincinnati fiasco—Desires conference with leading New York reformers.
To W. M. Grosvenor, June 5th	379
Greeley losing favor—Want of unanimity among those opposed to Grant—Deep disappointment and temporary silence.