"Confidentially. Cannot the pressure be made for the Collectorship before election? I suggest it only for your consideration. I shall be happy to hear from you. "Truly Yours, "S. E. CHURCH." "You ought to go to Washington with Hoffman." S. E. CHURCH TO TILDEN "_Private._ "ROCHESTER, _Oct. 6, 1866_. "HON. SAML. J. TILDEN. "DEAR SIR,--It is said that S. P. Allen will be removed from the office of Revenue Collector for this district on charges. He cannot and ought not to be moved on political grounds, because he is with us, although not very efficient. "But if he is removed we want Wm. C. Rowley, Esq., of this city, appointed without fail, and I will regard it a personal favor if you will interest yourself in his behalf. He is the most useful and efficient party man we have; is honest, and always right. He is a prominent Democrat, has been several years on the State com., and was a delegate to the Phila. convention. He is, besides, a friend of mine, and I desire to render him all the assistance in my power. "With your aid, I have no doubt, he can get the appt. if Allen is removed, and I assure you it will be in all respects a great political point to accomplish it. "Truly Yours, "S. E. Church." H. MCCULLOCH TO TILDEN "_Private._ "TREASURY DEPARTMENT," "_Oct. 22, 1866_. "MY DEAR SIR,--Your note introducing Messrs. Magone and Pierce has been presented to me. "We are in receipt of communications from reliable friends from many sections of New York expressing the opinion that removals made so soon before the election are, as a general thing, inexpedient, and may do injury to the cause. The President feels, therefore, that, in making changes, the greatest care should be exercised. He desires to meet the wishes of his friends, but he desires, also, that his friends should be fully and thoroughly advised before they endorse applications for changes. "It has occurred to me that a change of Collector in the St. Lawrence district at the present time would be injudicious; and while we desire to take care of Gen. Barney, we are of the opinion that it would not be advisable to appoint him Collector just now, certain as it is that his nomination will be rejected by the Senate. "I am, very truly, Yours, "H. MCCULLOCH, "_Secretary_. "_Hon. S. J. Tilden, New York._" H. MCCULLOCH TO TILDEN "_Private._ "TREASURY DEPARTMENT, _Oct. 26, 1866_. "DEAR SIR,--Your two favors of the 22nd inst. are received.