"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."