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From Rutherford B. Hayes, November 3d 339
If defeated, will find “many things to console” him—Satisfied with his letter of acceptance—Grateful to Schurz for his work in the campaign.
To T. W. Ferry, December 3d 339
Stating the need of a Constitutional amendment for deciding contested Presidential elections.
From Rutherford B. Hayes, December 6th 345
Commends letter to Ferry—Wants suggestion put in concrete form—Republicans “justly and legally entitled to the Presidency.”
To Henry Cabot Lodge, December 13th 346
Had faith in Hayes but no confidence in Tilden—Ballot-boxes tampered with—Probable appointment of a joint Committee to devise a plan for deciding as to contested votes.
To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., December 21st 348
Asks for more definite information concerning plan for deciding contested votes—Schurz promises aid.
To B. B. Cahoon, December 23d 350
Urging Congress to settle upon some “tribunal standing above party interest and ambition” to decide contested elections.
To Jacob D. Cox, December 28th 351
Cox urged to advise Hayes to express himself publicly in favor of contested-election tribunal outside of party influence.
1877.
To Rutherford B. Hayes, January 1st 354
Election frauds have demonstrated the necessity of abolishing the spoils system and reforming the civil service.
From Rutherford B. Hayes, January 4th 355
Looks for nothing of value from Southern conservative tendencies in Congress—Present House ruled by Tilden's caucus.