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Contents of Volume IV
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| To George F. Hoar, August 22d | 276 |
| Detailed reply to Hoar's attempt to discredit some of the statements in the Brooklyn anti-Blaine speech. | |
| To Albert H. Walker, September 2d | 284 |
| Summary review of some of Blaine's letters, his explanations and pleas. | |
| To R. R. Bowker, September 21st | 285 |
| Activities in the campaign—Itinerary to October 4th—Asks why more Independent speakers are not in the field—Great demand for German edition of anti-Blaine speech. | |
| To James Bryce, November 9th | 286 |
| Representatives, both State and National, the immediate agents of the people—Senators generally of a higher average but not belonging to a privileged class, excite no jealousy—Two-house system entirely satisfactory. | |
| To Grover Cleveland, November 15th | 288 |
| Congratulations—Civil service question will demand immediate decision—Cleveland's Administration might be made a turning-point in country's political development—Schurz does not seek anything for himself or for his friends. | |
| To George Fred. Williams, November 16th | 290 |
| Urges Williams to point out to Democratic Representatives from Massachusetts that failure to support civil service reforms will “quickly sweep their party out of power again.” | |
| From Thomas F. Bayard, November 17th | 291 |
| Praise for Schurz's part in campaign—Hopes Schurz may officially assist in making victory fruitful. | |
| To Thomas F. Bayard, November 21st | 291 |
| Appreciates Bayard's praise—Hopes to see him Secretary of State—Character of Cabinet of great importance—Schurz will help only “as a private citizen.” | |
| To George Fred. Williams, November 23d | 293 |
| Approves formal declaration to Cleveland that anyone asking for office ceases to represent the principles and aims of the Independent movement—Blaine's speech after defeat. |
