"_Private._
"22 EAST 16TH ST., SATURDAY EVENING, _Nov. 4, 1871_.
"MY DEAR MR. TILDEN,--_You_ must not be allowed to spend any money for
your election. Your noble conduct has made all honest Democrats your
debtors. I have just sent my subscription to Mr. Cooper, but there must
be many expenses which the committee cannot provide for, and on Monday
I will send _you_ a check for $250 to aid in your personal expenses.
"It has only just occurred to me that we should all strengthen your
hands, or I should have done this before.
"Very truly Your friend, & proud of your political course,
"ROYAL PHELPS."