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CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV

1880.
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To James A. Garfield, July 20th 1
Disappointment at Garfield's letter of acceptance—Regarded as reactionary—A better course to have taken—Schurz will appeal to the independents and conservatives.
Speech: Hayes in Review and Garfield in Prospect, July 20th 5
From James A. Garfield, July 22d 44
Defends letter of acceptance—Refers to his attitude in Congress on money question and civil service—Expresses “great satisfaction” with Schurz's Indianapolis speech.
To James A. Garfield, September 22d 47
Popular impression growing that Garfield will return to old patronage system and will not prevent sectional strife—His recent visit to New York believed to be a surrender to the “machine”—Schurz advises Garfield not to go to Warren.
From James A. Garfield, October 15th 49
Republican victory in State elections due to fear of reactionary tendencies of Democratic party—Hopes that Schurz can allay the antagonism between German Republican leaders in New York—Thanks Schurz for effective campaign work.
To James A. Garfield, November 3d 50
Congratulates Garfield on his election but adds: “Your real troubles will now begin.”
To John D. Long, December 9th 50
A full statement of the case of the Ponca Indians.

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