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To Lyman J. Gage, September 1st	204
Denies Gage's declaration that if Bryan were elected he could force payment in silver of all the public debt, etc.—The currency law used for partisan purposes—If otherwise possible, the Republicans could prevent the action feared—Retraction suggested.
To Lyman J. Gage, September 10th	208
The attempt to frighten the people for partisan interests—The difference between 1896 and 1900—How to prevent the alleged danger—Schurz misrepresented Gage's inconsistencies—The silver question superseded by questions of great and immediate importance.
Address: For Truth, Justice and Liberty, September 28th	215
To Edward M. Shepard, October 7th	256
The way to allay the financial fear of Bryan—Otherwise the election of McKinley is likely.
From Charles Francis Adams, Jr., October 20th	257
The political drift and fear of Bryan's financial views—Importance of control of next House of Representatives—McKinley and a Democratic House would be more advantageous for sound money and anti-imperialism—Other benefits of such an outcome—To defeat Bryan and elect a Democratic House is feasible.
To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., October 25th	260
Agrees as to advisability of a Democratic House—The policy of “criminal aggression” originated and has been carried forward by the Executive—Doubts efficiency of a small Democratic majority in House—McKinley's reëlection will be represented as a popular endorsement of all that he has done—Philippine policy characterized—Agrees that anti-imperialists should vote for Democratic Representatives.
From Charles Francis Adams, Jr., October 29th	263
Why the correspondence should be published—Still believes in the effect of an opposition House—Many will not support Bryan—Half a loaf, etc.—We can work together up to a certain point.