Contents of Volume IV
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| From George F. Edmunds, March 26th | 434 |
| Departmental rule to refuse access to their official files would embarrass Senate in ordering investigation by committees as proposed by Schurz. | |
| To Wayne McVeagh, March 30th | 435 |
| Without undervaluing the good Cleveland has done, Schurz thinks the President has permitted partisan removals and appointments—Prefers to make no public speech at present. | |
| To W. H. Clarke, April 30th | 436 |
| Lincoln's fears of the evil effects of officeseeking. | |
| To Thomas F. Bayard, May 6th | 437 |
| Schurz's most pointed criticisms of Cleveland have been made to Cleveland—Cleveland has exasperated the spoilsmen without satisfying the reformers—Strength of Democratic party waning—Cleveland can save the day by acting with firmness and decision—Schurz watching with intense and friendly anxiety. | |
| From Thomas F. Bayard, May 8th, 17th | 439 |
| Detailed defense of Cleveland and exposition of the difficulties—Understands Schurz's attitude and invites him to come and take a closer view. | |
| To Thomas F. Bayard, May 20th | 442 |
| Has not visited Washington lest the cry be raised of Mugwump influence, etc.—The mistakes of an Administration are widely commented upon, while its good work is scarcely known—Schurz makes specific and practical recommendations as a means of success through reform—President Grant's warning example—Does not regret supporting Cleveland. | |
| To William Potts, June 11th | 447 |
| Importance of the National Civil Service Reform League's always telling the truth—Schurz anxious to have Cleveland demonstrate that a public man's word can be kept. | |
| To Silas W. Burt, June 21st | 448 |
| Growth of Cleveland's popularity—Importance of popular confidence that he will be true to his pledges—Why benefited by the attacks in the Senate. |
