' Now, fellow citizens, that is the
testimony of one of the most uncompromising Republicans in
this country."
Mr. Lamar would not have used, I am sure, the word "bitter"
after we came to know each other better. Perhaps I may be
forgiven if I insert here a letter from Mr. Lamar's nephew,
just elected a member of Congress from the State of Florida.
I know I must attribute the eulogy which it contains to his
kindness of heart, and desire to meet more than half way my
own cordial feeling toward the portion of my countrymen to
whom he belongs. I do not take them literally. But I confess
I like to leave on record, if I may, some evidence which will
contradict the charge so constantly made by critics near home,
that I am a man of intense partisan and personal bitterness.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.,
Mch 10th, 1903
SENATOR GEORGE F. HOAR,
Washington, D. C.
_Dear Sir:_
I would like very much to have a copy of your address lately
made before the Union League of Chicago. I see notices of
the speech in the newspapers.
Also your address made before the New England Society some
three years ago, if you have a copy.
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