"DEAR MR. MANNING,--1. I hear a rumor that there is a movement to turn out Mr. Nimmo, who is the head of the Bureau of Statistics. I have examined his reports. They make the impression on me that he is a valuable officer and should be retained. "2. I have received a letter from Mr. R. H. Henry, of the _State Ledger_, Jackson, Mississippi, saying that, at the suggestion of Mr. Lamar, he has become a candidate for appointment as Register of the Treasury. I infer from his letter that some other appointment would satisfy him. "I know nothing about his qualifications, or to what appointment he would be adapted. He was chairman of the committee deputed by the Chicago convention to wait upon me with its complimentary resolutions. He is a man whose appearance makes a favorable impression. He has co-operated with us for twelve years, and went early and strongly for Mr. Cleveland. I bespeak your good-will and kindness towards him, without assuming to judge what you wish to do with the Registry of the Treasury, or what you are able to do for Mr. Henry. Very truly yours, "S. J. TILDEN." MRS. MANNING TO S. J. TILDEN "1501 18TH ST., WASHINGTON, _March 25th (1886)_. "MY DEAR GOVERNOR,--There has not been an unfavorable symptom so far in Mr. Manning's case since he was taken ill.[37] He is a sick man, but we believe that good nursing will bring him out all right. He takes very light nourishment, is kept very quiet, and the physicians prescribe very little medicine. I could not deny myself the comfort of writing to you myself. I thank you for your helpful letter; such words and sympathy help me to behave. [37] On withdrawing from a cabinet meeting a day or two before the date of this letter, Mr. Manning experienced a burst of a blood-vessel at the base of his brain, from which he never entirely recovered. "I will keep you informed of his condition. "With high regards, Sincerely yours, "MARGARETTA F. MANNING. "_Hon. Saml. J. Tilden._" W. E. SMITH TO TILDEN (THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY'S FATAL ILLNESS) "TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. "HON. S. J. TILDEN. "MY DEAR SIR,--Mr. Manning was, as you know, struck down a few days ago. A small blood-vessel burst at the base of the brain. It was impossible to tell at the time how serious the attack would prove, but this morning his physicians say that the chances are that he cannot recover, although the case is not entirely hopeless. At best, they say it will be months before he can attend to any business. The worst may be expected at any moment. Y'rs truly, "W. E. SMITH. "_Mch. 26/86, 11 A.M._" C. JORDAN TO TILDEN "TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, _March 27, '86_. "HON. SAML. J. TILDEN.