ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blindstamped monogram letterhead, April 3, 1868. Letter to C. W. Woolley of Cincinnati, in part: "A reply to your note from New York has been, from various causes, too long delayed. Soon after its reception I met Mr. Voorhees and on one occasion at least while he was in this state, had a long conversation with him in relation to the approaching National Democratic Convention. In the course of that conversation Mr. V. spoke in the highest terms of Mr. Pendleton's ability, attainments and true manhood; and warmly of his qualities as an associate and friend…It did not occur to me that he had been selected as a delegate to the convention, but he mentioned the fact & said that no man could foresee what events might transpire before the 4th of July and that in regard to the selection of a candidate his judgment was not and he did not intend it, should be tenaciously fixed, until the opportunity presented to compare conclusions in New York with delegates from different sections of the Country…Your suggestion in regard to my being a member of the N.H. delegation, I had had occasion to consider before, and as there was no matter of imperative duty involved, decided…that I could not consent. I think Mr. Sinclair our candidate for Governor at the late election will be one of the delegates." In very good condition, with splitting to the hinge, a few small stains, and soiling and old tape residue to the final page. The 1868 Democratic National Convention was held at Tammany Hall in New York, and resulted in the nomination of Horatio Seymour for the presidency.
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