(Private) My dear Sir, Since writing the enclosed, it had occurred
to me, that the frank and candid opinion of me, whose trade is not ____, may be
of service in correcting the false notions which prevail as to the temper and
disposition of the Southern people. If you agree with me and think that any
good can be accomplished by the publication of these views, you are at liberty
to do so and I will be obliged to you to send me a copy of the paper. I see in your book, in “a new system of
paper currency,” you say that at a future time you will attempt to define what
is the “obligation of contracts,” p. 54—I have just written a dissenting
opinion in the case which has been decided by our court of Errors, on the
authority of Gyden [?] and Saunders [?] and if you have elaborated your views,
I will be much obliged to you for a copy. I wish I had seen your book before
the case was decided. My _____
_____, A. P. Aldrich [?] Mr. Spooner |