"EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., _Novr. 12, 1867_.
"SIR,--It having been suggested to me by political friends in New
York that you have some suggestions which you desire to make to me,
in relation to the public welfare, which would be of service to the
country, I would be pleased to have your views at such time as may suit
your own convenience.
"Very truly,
"ANDREW JOHNSON."
"_Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, New York._"