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Towanda Daily Review
Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
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In a letter dated March 10 from Washington, Secretary John Sherman assures a Chicago friend he remains in the presidential race, denies retirement rumors, and vows a neutral candidacy without attacking rivals like Grant or Blaine.
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Washington, March 10.
My Dear Sir—Your letter of the 7th inst., in which you express strong dissent to my retiring from the Presidential race is received. I never for a moment contemplated such a course. The rumor you spoke of was no doubt promptly denied. The first public mention of my candidacy was in the inference drawn from my letter to Hon. Hoskin, of New York, in which I stated what I would seek to do in case of my nomination and election. Since that time I have been considered by the public as a candidate and so regarded myself, with the purpose neither to press any one to support me, nor to decline such friendly aid as was offered me. This position I intend to occupy to the end. I don't think it necessary for me to belittle or arraign Grant, Blaine, or any one else, nor will I use my official position to promote my candidacy.
Very truly yours,
JOHN SHERMAN.
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Washington
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March 10
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Secretary Sherman responds to a friend's letter expressing dissent to rumors of his retiring from the Presidential race, denying any such contemplation, referencing his initial candidacy statement in a letter to Hon. Hoskin of New York, affirming his position as a candidate without pressing support or declining aid, intending to maintain this to the end without belittling others or using his office to promote himself.