Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-05-28
THE PARTNERSHIP.
Copies of the Much Talked of Letters.

said in his published statement that he hau
two from Grant relating to government con-
tracts and profits thereon. He went first to
Mr.. Conkiing. and at his suggestion to
Mr.. Seward. Seward had heard that
intimation had beea given of such letters,
and had taken steps to run them down and
get copies 1t was learned that prior to
July. iss2, Fish had sent the paper Of Grant
Il Ward to the Lincoln bank with note
asking that the paper be discounted. Mr.
James, beiug called on by Seward, Said ne
answered the note of Fisher as follows Il
will submit your favor to the Board OF DE-
rcctors Wednesday next Will YOU Kndio
inform me whether you are general part
nrr in the house of Grant 4 Ward? James
further said Fish promptly answered the
above note, but that he was unable to lind
the answer. He, however, stated 1t was
substantially i'll these words
Ny DEAR SIR--ln answer to your letter |
have to say that both General Grant and
myself are now general partners in the firm
of Grant 4 Ward We were originally
spe aial partners only, but BY recent arrange
meut we have both become general PartneIs-
The Letter that Fish Wrote.
On the 9TH of July Fish wrote letter to
Gen. Grant in these words:
Private.
July. lSS2.
My DEAR GuNERAI.-YOu and do not
often meet to talk over our business matters
or for any other purpose But | trust youare
well aware the failure to do so is not for any
want of respect, esteem or friendship on my
part We are both pretty well occupied
generally, which explains it. ] think, howev-
rr. it would not he amSs for you and me to
counsel little occasionally in regard to the
business Of Grant 4 Ward,as our conservative
influence, if not beneficial, would do them
no harm, as they are so much younger than
ourselves. | have often been asked by
friends and business men whether You and
| were general or special partners. We
were for time advertised as special, but
think we are virtually and actually general
partners, and think, legally, we would find
that to he our status. The enclosed letter
10 me from President James, of Lincoln
National Bank, to whom | sent Grant X
Ward note to be discounted, was received by
me and send YOU a copy OF my reply to his
letter. You NAV he aware that | am on
the notes of c. 4 W. as endorser which |
have discounted myself, and have had to
get negotiated to the extent Of $500
900 in the aggregate at the same
time and at once, which is not trlttlng
amount for mo II is necessary that the
credit of Grant 4 Ward should deSeryedlv
stand very high These notes, as under
stand it, are given for no other purpose
than to raise money for the payment of
grain, etc, purchased to fill the Govern
ment contracts.
Under the circumstances, my dear Cen
cral. YOU will see that it is of the most vital
Importance to me particularly that the
credit of the firm shall always be untar-
nishcd and unimpaired will be happy to
meet YOU at almost any time YOU may
name to talk these matters over. Please
return me Mr. President James letter at
YOUR convenience, with any suggestions
YOU may have to make.
With respect and esteem, | am sincerely
yours, JAMES ID. FISH.
What Grant Said In Answer.
To the above letter General Grant an
swered as follows:
NEw YoRK, July 6. lSS2
Ny DEAR Mr.. FIsH-0n nv arrival in
the city this morning find your letter Of
Yesterday with letter from Thomas l..
James. sresident of Lincoln National Bank,
and copy of your reply to the latter. Your
understanding in regard To our liabilities in
the firm of Grant Il Ward are the same as
mine. If YOU desire am entirely willing
that the advertisement of the firm be so
changed as to express this. Not having
hecn in the city for more than week |
have a large accumulated mail to look over
and some business appointments TO meet,
80 that NAV not be able 10 get down to see
vou to-day But if can. will go before ,
O'Clock.
Very truly, yours,
|. S. GRANT.
This was the Generals sole response.
and was in his own handwrighting through
out.
The Sly Old Fish.
After the above letter of Mr.. Fish mark
ed private had been answered and the
correspondence had been closed Ward pre-
pared draft of letter and handed it to
Mr. Spencer. who was in the employ Of the
firm. to copy Mr. Spencer SAYS he did
COPY it and delivered a copy to Ward, who
went to General Grant and obtained his sig
nature 10 it. This letter and signature was
wholly disconnected with preceding CORE
spOndence so far rs General Grant knew.
and nothing was told him from which he
could suspect that the two things had any
relation to each other, nor did the General
Scru;inize the letter, but signed it on the as
surance that it was only an ordinary letter
in the course of business The incident
made no impression and the following copy
of the letter now obtained is all the evidence
of It's contents the General has:
NEW YORK, July 6. lsS2
Ny DEAR Mr.. FIsH-In relation to the
matter of discounts kindly made by YOU for
account of Grant 4 Ward | would say that
| think the investments are safe. and am
willing that Mr. Ward should derive what
profit he can for the firm that the use OF NV
name and influence may bring.
Yours very truly.
L. 5. GRANT.
The foregoing copy of the letter and the
facts mentioned comprise everything known
TO Gen Grant or his counsel TO which the
statement of Mr. Fish can relate
VIZ do not wonder that housekeepers whO
have been accustomed to use DR. Price
Special Flayoring Extracts to flavor their
delicacies should turn in disgust from the
trash often presented under the naGe Ot
Flavoring Extracts. Dr. Prices Flrrors
have the taste and odor Of the fresh fruits
from which they are made.
The young ladies OF Augusta, Me-. chew
s. 600 worth of gum a year No wonder
the women Of Maine are said TO have more
Jaw power than any other women in the
world.-Buriington Free Press.