With no common sympathy I observe that Mr. Hendricks, a leading
Democrat, whom I knew and esteemed in the Senate, has recently
announced his acceptance of the Constitutional Amendments with their
logical results. He proposes, as a proper key-note to the popular
movement now swelling to a sure triumph, “Just Laws and Public
Virtue.” This is a worthy aspiration, entirely fit for the occasion.
My watchword is, “The Unity of the Republic, and the Equal Rights of
All, with Reconciliation.” Such is my heart-felt cry; and wherever
my voice can reach, there do I insist upon all these, humbly
invoking the blessings of Divine Providence, which, I believe, must
descend upon such a cause.
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Accept my best wishes for yourselves personally, and for the people
you represent.
And believe me, Gentlemen,
Your faithful friend,