"UNIVERSITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, _17 May, '67_.
"SAMUEL J. TILDEN, ESQ.
"DEAR SIR,--It gives me pleasure to inform you officially that at a
meeting of the council, held last evening, the degree of _Doctor of
Laws_ was conferred on you by their unanimous vote, and the same will
be announced at the coming commencement.
"With great respect,
"I am, Yours, &c.,
"ISAAC FERRIS,
"_Chancellor_."