Governor Rutherford B. Hayes to D. W. Canfield, August 27, 1869

COLUMBUS, August 27, 1869.

MY DEAR SIR:—I wrote the enclosed [following] letter to the editor of the Democrat, but noticing that he refers to you, it seems more proper to write you on the subject, and as I am pressed for time I send you the letter to show you that I take it all in good part.

I add two things: First, I regret you did not write me after the state convention your views; and, secondly, I did tell all our Republican friends who conversed with me on such topics to oppose debts except in the extremest cases.

I hope it will do us no injury, and trust you will agree with me that the long sessions and excessive legislation of the last Legislature ought to be avoided.

Sincerely,

R. B. HAYES.

D. W. CANFIELD, ESQ.,
        Chardon, Ohio.

Confidential.

SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 3, p. 65