Chapter D: Manning to S. J. Tilden

"HOT SPRINGS, BATH CO., VA., _June 25, 1886_.

"MY DEAR GOVERNOR,--I have been offered, and I have accepted, the use of a special car from here over to New York for Saturday, July 3d. This, I understand, will get me to the city on the 4th--always a wearisome day to those who have to pass it there. May I venture, with Mrs. Manning and our daughter, to call on you at Greystone, say Monday, the 5th prox.? I do not expect to leave here before the morning of the 3d.

"My health is mending and improving, and I begin to feel somewhat like my old self again.

"Do not be much surprised if you see in the papers something like an interview with me on the Irish Home Rule question.

Faithfully yours,
"DANIEL MANNING."

TILDEN TO DANIEL MANNING

"_Telegram._

"_June 29, 1886._

"Letter received. Shall expect you and wife and daughter early on the morning of the 5th, unless you prefer to come on the 4th. Advise me as to train.

"S. J. TILDEN."

DANIEL MANNING TO TILDEN

"153 WASHINGTON ST., ALBANY, _July 11th_ (_1886_).

"MY DEAR GOVERNOR,--We arrived home safely and comparatively well. The railroad ride did not tire me much; indeed, I stand railroading quite as well as I did two or three years ago.

"I have consulted with Dr. Hun, and because of a certain shortness of breath that troubles me now and again, his conclusions is that high, rarefied mountain air would not be beneficial, but that the sea air along the coast is desirable and would be helpful; therefore, under the advice of Dr. Hun, it is better that I keep away from the Catskill Mountains. What do you think and say?

"We are still feeling the good effects of our visit to Greystone. I am feeling better and more hopeful, and I realize that good has come to be because of my visit to you, and the healthful air that surrounds your very pleasant home.

"Your faithful friend,
"DANIEL MANNING,
"M. F. M."