Mr. E. W. Carrington,

Galveston, Texas. Dear Sir:

We wish to compliment you on the notable oration you delivered at the meeting of the American Society. It was listened to with
25 breathless interest by the. auditors, and was admirable in the artlessness of its treatment of the forward movement you represent. Its arguments were wonderfully clear.50 There was not an omission of any sort; and it was so thoughtfully prepared and ingeniously put together that altogether it is a composition of
75 which the most skillful debater might well be proud.

Wishing you boundless success, we remain

Yours respectfully, (92)

Prof. John Chandler,

New Orleans, La. Dear Prof. Chandler:

In answer to your letter I venture to suggest that your proposition to impose a duty on cotton will be viewed with
25 amusement by people who really understand the situation. I myself have made a patient study of this intricate subject, and at one time engaged in
50 the formation of a company to undertake the importation of certain grades; but when I undertook to market the stock I found it hopelessly unsalable.75 I became impatient at the downward tendency of my affairs caused by premature exposition of my scheme throughout the nation, and although the rewards would
100 undoubtedly have been great, I was compelled to abandon the plan. While some of those approached were dis posed to go into it fearlessly - or rather
125 recklessly, as I now view it - others, more diffident and imbued with the idea of their cleverness, were hopelessly indifferent; and their comments and criticisms
150 were tinctured throughout with unfairness, not to say a certain degree of curtness and rudeness. J You yourself, I remember, treated the scheme with wonderful coldness,175 for apparently no assignable cause. None of the remarks of these doubters, however heartless, though not harmless, as they seemed, was actionable.

However, since my
200 financial affairs have taken a decided upward turn - relieving me of many awkward situations, I can assure you - I am content at the present moment
225 to view these past difficulties with equanimity.

With best wishes for your continued success, and again complimenting you on the earnestness

with which you pursue
250 your wonderfully useful and laudable purposes, I am

Sincerely yours, (260)