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want of feeling, for those who have ruined themselves for the bene- fit of our country. . The remarks you made to me last evening on the subject of the nomination of Mr. Bryan, have created, a feeling, with[in] my bosom that has not been felt for Year[s.J General I cannot realize the Expression that a man who has, Ruined himself in the cause [of] the country, that after having prostrated his Brighest and most Brilliant hopes, to save us, when when [sic] no other hand would try to save tlrat such a man must be thrust aside to give place to one who has stood coldly looking on with his arms folded, regardless of our success ,or failure- The man You propose to fill the place with may be a better.looking man, he may rank higher in the political circles of the country in which he resides, but whether he will be a more efficient officer is a matter of great doubt with me he may possibly accept the appoint- ment if you confer it simply because of the honor it will confer, and after having accepted it may·neglect or attend to his duties as others have done before, he is not entitled to the honor, there is no man in new orleans who hase greater cla-ims or greater capacity for the station than Mr Bryan whose worth, whose services and devotion, ay Ruinous devotion to our country are undoubted Evi- dences that we can safely trust the appointment in his hands. there can be no doubt but he will discharge his duties faithfully and I doubt not but he will take pride in advancing our interest My feelings have been warmly enlisted for him. and I assure You it would afford me great pleasure to see him nominated, and in asking the nomination I do it with the firm belief that it will reflect more credit, on you than if you were to nominate any other man, it will be an assureance to our friends that modest worth does not go unrewarded. My hopes, wishes or desires in this matter may have no influence with you I have given then to you with the sincerity of a friend and in the Event of a Refusal on Your part to make the nomination, I shall Expect in your usual frank man- ner that you give me better Reasons for the Refusal than I have Yet heard- 'With these remarks I close, nor will I trouble you with personal solicitations on the subject Cordially Your fri [end] S. H. Everitt
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