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From: W. C. Beardsley
To: William Titus
Others mentioned: Mr. Tappan, Mr. Clark, Mr. King
Document Date: 1862 December 5
Where written: Auburn, New York
Auburn Dec. 5, 1862
Honorable William Titus
My dear Sir,
I have your favor of 4th inst. It is understood that Messrs. Tappan and Clark will act in harmony. At the same it is not expected that they will move very rapidly in making removals, and for the reason among others, which you suggest.
We hope to clean the Augean Stables here in due time, & I shall be gratified to see Mr. King among the number who will occupy the places made vacant by the present incumbents.
Republicanism, what a failure! It will require many, many years to repair the ruin they have brought upon the Country.
W. C. Beardsley
Definition of Augean Stables:
a condition or place marked by great accumulation of filth or corruption
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Source: Fair Haven Public Library, Raymond T. Sant Document Collection
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