The Writings of Carl Schurz/To W. M. Grosvenor, March 29th, 1877

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3462525Speeches, correspondence and political papers of Carl Schurz — To W. M. Grosvenor, March 29thCarl Schurz and others

TO W. M. GROSVENOR

Department of the Interior⁠
Washington, Mar. 29, 1877.

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I am not such a dunce as to put out advertising to the lowest bidder, but I have regulated the advertising business in my Department on business principles in such a way that what cost over $40,000 two years ago and over $25,000 last year, will cost something less than $3000 this year. I should think this pretty good for a beginner.

Hayes makes haste slowly but surely. You will soon wake up and see things done. Hayes is a general like old Thomas; wants to have his wagons together when he marches, but loses no battles. You need not be anxious.

Now, I do want your suggestions, and I want them sincerely, and as many of them as possible. Only you must not find fault with me if I do not answer very promptly and at length. This Interior Department is no joke.