"GREYSTONE, YONKERS, N. Y., _Oct. 21, '85_.
"DEAR MR. BANCROFT,--I have received, through Mr. Bigelow,
your note acknowledging a copy of my _Writings and Speeches_ edited
by him.
"I observe that in your note to him, you mention that the copy sent
you does not contain my autograph.
"If the idea that you would desire it had occurred to me, I should
have been particular to add every homage of esteem and regard for
you in my power.
"Very truly yours,
"S. J. TILDEN."