I do not write this because I was in any degree surprised,
but it cannot be otherwise than agreeable to you to know
that there is a concurrence in the view I have expressed.
Very truly,
GEO. S. BOUTWELL.
To The Honble
E. R. Hoar,
Concord, Mass.
FROM JUDGE BENJAMIN F. THOMAS OF THE SUPREME COURT
OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NO. 9 PEMBERTON SQ
BOSTON May 25th '76.
_My Dear Sir_
I am greatly obliged to you for sending me a copy of your
admirable argument on the question of jurisdiction in the
impeachment case.
The argument is sensible and exhaustive, the style clear,
forcible and attractive and the whole tone temper and spirit
becoming a jurist and statesman
Very truly yours
BENJ F. THOMAS.
Hon Geo F. Hoar
FROM WILLIAM M. EVARTS, SECRETARY OF STATE; UNITED
STATES SENATOR, ETC.
NEW YORK, May 22, 1876.
_My dear Mr. Hoar,_
I am much obliged to you for sending me your speech, as manager,
on the question of jurisdiction. I had seen it applauded
in the newspapers and am happy to add mine to the general
suffrage. It seems to me a very complete and able presentation
both of law and reasons of State on your side.
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