The Writings of Carl Schurz/From Rutherford B. Hayes, January 29th, 1877

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FROM RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

Columbus, O., Jan. 29, 1877.

I have yours of the 25th and assure you that I am very much gratified by it. After twice reading I think I can vote aye to every idea in it. Let me hastily add two or three suggestions. To bring the South to a better condition I feel like saying that the Nation will aid the people of that section, first, to the means of education, and, secondly, to internal improvements of a National character.

Again may I not properly propose an amendment to the Constitution making the Presidential term six years, and no reëlection?

Of course I see the great uncertainty about the result of the contest. But I prefer to be ready as far as may be. If my paper is not used the loss will not be great. I want also to be ready to make a Cabinet—remaining to the last free to choose as may at the time seem advisable. On the whole business I shall be glad to hear from you.