The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 28, July 1924 - April, 1925 Page: 241
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Bryan-Hayes Correspoondence
Fremont. Rud is here as my personal aid (not an office) and
the little folks are in the mysteries of school.
As ever
R. B. Hayes
BRYAN TO HAYES
Galveston December 22nd 1880
Personal
Dear Rud:
In reply to yours of the 14th inst I have to say that when you
say, "The phrase 'mistaken men of the South', was not obscure
to the persons who heard it. It meant the men who fought against
the Union," &c., I think you mistook the spirit of my inquiry.
I asked simply for information, for I wished to believe my infer-
ence that you meant the mistake made by men of the South, was
in their supposition that the Republicans in the late elections had
the desire, or intention to carry out the views of the "Stalwarths,"
& not to perpetuate your policy of pacification & administration
of the laws-& in consequence "was Solid." I did not put the
question with any partisan or sectional feeling but in that of per-
sonal friendship, with right mind & feelings.
As to the comparison made by you as to the condition of affairs
at your home & Brazoria County, I do not think it a valid one
in the sense spoken of by me, unless our theory of government is
a failure. As for the "forgery & perjury of the leaders in the
North" you refer to-this was done by Northern & not Southern
men. All right minded men North & South condemn forgery &
perjury no matter by whom done. I have no doubt that corrupt
men can be found in both parties, but the whole should not be
condemned for the sins of a part. I wish we could get back to
old ruts again. I am an old man out of politics, but I am sin-
cerely desirous to see peace & good will restored again between
the sections. You say that you "will be glad to know the facts"
in regard to the Collectorship." I may not take your meaning.
Gov Pease's resignation took me by surprise; he has led me to
suppose his resignation was in consequence of his desire to return
to his home. I did not know who were the applicants for the
office when I mentioned Mr Ogle's name. He requested me to say
a good word for him, & I did so. He is regarded as a good citizen
& sensible man, & in politics a conservative but decided Republican.241
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