"UTICA, _October 19, 1875_.
"MY DEAR SIR,--I am too ill and too old to do much at this
election.[68] I have been kept in my house for some days by sickness.
I shall be glad to help all I can, as I do not like the looks of the
canvass. I fear the loss of some part, if not of the whole, of our
ticket or of a majority so small that it will be counted a defeat. My
fears may spring from the distrust which old men have of the future.
Do not feel too sure. I know you are very confident, and so are the
Republicans.
"I am, truly yours, &c.,
"HORATIO SEYMOUR."
"_To Governor Tilden._
"I will let you know what I can do."