New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-02
MR.. TILTON'S GRATITUDE FOR MR.. BEECH
Frs BENEFITS.

By Mr.. Evarts-Well, it is not material
Now this the time about the time that he wrote you
leter-[handing witness letter. Look at that letter.
and say if you received it from Mr. TltOn at about the
time it bears date A. Shall state the circumstances
under which il writtenl
O. So far they proceed from Mr. TiltOn. A. We had
some conversation afterward, Mr. TiltOn and l. about
that matter and about whether it friendly not
friendly, and terms of intercourse and it was a very
cordial meeting and very satisfying One and II
said between that there might be misconceptions
eithcrthe part OF others friends suppose You write
and express TO your feeling and will express
own to yOu and with that kind Of lovers quarrel lie
wrote me this letter; and that was the end Of it,
Mr.. Evarts-You received it, [Readngl
MIDNIGHT, BROOKLYN, Nov. so, 1865.
't My " DEsn "" FRifs s Returning home late
night cannot bed have without S%en writing fcrd@S
o" nn, letter vour iw antagonist before " the p1bc
the occasions five years apart After the first an sure
our friendship, instead of being maimed was strength
ened after this last If may guess your heart by KNOW
ing mine the old love wakes instead of wanes
Two three days ago, know not how impeled took
out of its hiding place your sweet and precious letter
written to me from England c0nanng an aneGHonate
your death Tonight have been thinking that in case
should die first, which Is equally probable, ought TO
Gated love Ny friend, from my boyhood up You have
been to what no other man has been what no other
man can be- While was "a . student INT l n
teachers. The intimacy with which you hon0red me Tor
has been, 10 vile ana FAMILY,
chief affection OF my life BY you was baptized by you
married; you my minister, teacher, father brother,
friend, companion The debt neverpay MY
religious life my intellectual development my open door
OF opportunity for labor my public repuat0-al these
my dear friend, owe III 50 degree 10
ness that my gratitude cannot be written III words, but
must be expressed only in love. -
Then, what hours we have had together What armn-
arm wanderngs about the streets! What hunts for pie
lures and books! What mutual revelations and com
munings! What lntermhShngs ot mlrth' OF tears oi
The more think back upon this friendship. am
convinced that not your public position NOT your I"ihe'
secret of the bon, between For, whether You had
been high or low, great or common believe tnat my
the same. Now therefore want TO say that II either
long ago or lately @ sSs TOrS bubble III o pTae
has given you pain. ] beg you to blot II from
M s Sa 70 M e ySr yc ays as TO-
love my children for their fathers sake who has taught
them you and TO regard you as the man OF
one thing more; my religious experiences have never
been more refreshing than during the last year Never
before have had such and winning thoughts OF the
other fe With these thoughts You stand connected IN
outlasts human life. Our friendship Is yet OF the earth,
earthly; but IL shall day stand uplifted above NOR
tay safe without scar or flaw, without Dreath 10 piot
"A suspicion 10 endanger IL. -
Meanwhile, o, my friend may our Father in heaven I'VE,
bless the GARTH guide strengthen yoi lllu-
mine you aud at last crown you Win the evrrr r
crown mna aSw i go siepa friend 'o
' THEODORE TnToN.
Mr.. Evarts-what is the numberi
Mr.. Sheafman-D, 10 lL@uer marked ID 10 j
Mr. Evarts-From the period onward from 1886 to the
month Of December 1870, Mr.. Beecher, what the
habits TO meeting assocatng in anothers com
pany between you and Mr.. Tiltoni A. WIN you mention
the dates again
O. From 1866 onward TO the month of December ls70i
A. Well, Sir in quite frequent association up ill.,
perhaps the year 1870; met him In New York, met
him at his house, and met hun at divers meetings
and on public occasions
Q. DO You remember In the year. or after you took
charge OF The Chrlsd Union IN the beginning af ts70