"THE ARGUS, ALBANY, _Nov. 24, 1871_.
"DEAR TILDEN,--I find the Washington St. suite of rooms most cheerful
and accessible. The bedroom and bathroom are separated by the
parlor, which is an objection, and the noise of the street may be
objectionable. The suite at the south end--the new building--is free
from these objections, and will prove, on the whole, most satisfactory.
"But it appears from the following that some one else is to be
consulted. What profound dissimulation you have exhibited! If true, it
is your greatest reform government. Give my love to Emily Josephine. My
wife sends congratulations, and will give a bridal party when you both
come up.
"Yours,
"WILLIAM CASSIDY."
This letter was accompanied by the following clipping from the _Sunday
Albany Press_:
"A grand wedding will take place in Washington County on
Wednesday next: Miss Emily Josephine Smith to the Hon. S. J.
Tilden, of New York city. Many Albanians are invited. Our
friend, Hon. Chas. Hughes, formerly member of Congress, will
be the principal groomsman. The wedding-cards are models of
neatness."