"I beg to add that the case cannot be deemed one calling for any exceptional rigor; nor do any circumstances of aggravation exist to justify the infliction of a special indignity upon a man of character like Mr. Sage, doing an act, not _malum in se_, universally practised and universally tolerated. "With much respect, "I remain, "Truly y'rs, "S. J. TILDEN." "_Hon. Albert Cardozo._" S. E. CHURCH TO S. J. TILDEN "ROCHESTER, _June 27, 1869_. "HON. SAML. J. TILDEN. "MY DEAR SIR,--Your favor is recd. I was sorry you was not at home when I called, although I had no specific business. But it is a good thing to have a general talk once in a while to see whether we look at things alike. Politics seem to be drifting just now, but I think the general tendency of public opinion is in our favor, and at the end of four years we shall go in as a matter of necessity. As to investments--I have precious little to invest, but I would be glad of an opportunity to make some money, and if you see any good chance I hope you will let me know. "Are you not coming up this way this summer? We would all be glad to see you and any of your family that can come with you. "Truly Yours, "S. E. CHURCH." S. E. CHURCH TO TILDEN (WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME MONEY) "ROCHESTER, _Jan. 27, '70_. "My dear Sir,--This is my first letter written by myself. You inquire what my physician thinks and what I think about my recovery. My physician and others who have been consulted all say that my recovery is certain and will be perfect, restoring me to full health, but that it will require time on account of my great prostration. "I have had the 'blues' occasionally, but I believe I shall recover and be well. I am confined to my bed most of the time, but am able to sit up some and walk a little. "I would like to make some money. Is there not some speculation by which I can do so? "Why don't you get interviewed? "Please write. "Yours truly, "S. E. CHURCH." TILDEN TO T. P. BISSELL "NEW YORK, _Jany. 10, 1870_. "MY DEAR SIR,--Can you furnish me the following information: "1. Copy of the record of _births_, deaths, and marriages in the family of Isaac Tilden or any others of the name of Tilden, as shown in your office. "2. Memorandum of the _names_ of _parties_, _dates_, and _substance_ of _deeds_ and _mortgages_ to and from the said Isaac Tilden and others of the name of Tilden. "If these are very numerous, a brief memorandum will answer. "I can decide afterwards whether I will want copies, and, if so, what. "3. How can access be got to the church records, and can you get the information from those records as to the matters embraced under No. 1? "4. Where is the probate office in which wills were kept from 1702 to 1760 or 1780?