"GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, N. Y., _July 27th, 1880_.
"MY DEAR SIR,--I introduce my friend, General W. G.
Mitchee, who will hand you a copy of the lines of acceptance which I
have resolved to issue.
"Will you have the kindness to read it and give me any suggestions
in regard to it which may occur to you? I intend to issue the letter
before the 1st of August.
"I also send for your perusal a copy of a letter which I addressed
to General Sherman under date of December 25th, 1876, which will no
doubt be published a week or so after my letter of acceptance.
"With best wishes for yourself, and pleasant remembrances of your
hospitality which I so much enjoyed last week,
"I am, very truly yours,
"WINF'D S. HANCOCK."
[Enclosed card.]
"General W. G. Mitchee, who would like to see Mr. Tilden for a few
minutes to deliver a package to him.
"W. S. H., Governor's Island.
"If Mr. Tilden is in the country General M. will go there."