"_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."