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Mansfield, OHIO, Aug. 4, 1872.
Dear Brother: . . . Just now all interest is centred upon the Presidential election. As you say, the Republicans are running a Democrat, and the Democrats a Republican. And there is not an essential difference in the platform of principle. The chief interest I feel in the canvass is the preservation of the Republican party, which I think essential to secure the fair enforcement of the results of the war. General Grant has so managed matters as to gain the very bitter and active hostility of many of the leading Republicans, and the personal indifference of most of the residue. He will, however, be fairly supported by the great mass of the Republicans, and I still hope and believe will be elected. The defections among Kepublieaiis will be made up by Democrats, who will not vote for Greeley.
The whole canvass is so extraordinary, that no result can be anticipated. You will notice that Sunnier, Thurinan, Banks, and others are for Greeley, who is probably the most unfit man for President, except Train, that has ever been mentioned. I intend to support Grant fairly and fully, as best for the country and Eepublican party. Affectionately yours,
- John Sherman
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