The evening world., 1888-04-23
Mr.. HILLS LETTERS
Given to the Senate Committee by
Rollin M. Squire,
Most Of Them Formal Notes from
Private Secretary Rice.

Their Production Has Been Demanded by
the Governor - Letters Acknowledging
the Receipt of Epistles from squire-One
REQUESTS the Reinstatement of Ex-
senator Nelson's Brother-Another In-
PRODUCES n Friend-Abou the Award of
Contracts.
The special committee of tine State Senate
appointed to look into the management of
the municipal government, resumed the
taking of testimony in Part II. of the Supe-
rior Court this morning.
Gov. Hill said 10 a WORLD reporter in AL
bany yesterday that he would demand that
Rollin M. Squire produce the letters which
the poet politician said he received from the
Governor, and Senator Pierce, one of the
Democratic members of the committee, re-
ceived n despatch from Gov. Hill asking him
to oblige Squire through the committee 70
produce the letters.
The letters were duly demanded and pro-
duced this morning.
The courtroom was we'll filled. Among
the spectators were Supervisor Thomas Cos
tigan, of the city Record. ex. Comptroller
Loew. Aqueduct Commissioner Ridgeway,
City Judge Ehrlish, ex-senator Gibbs, ex-
Judge Diltenhoefer and Joseph f.. New
berger, and ex-Warden johnson, of the
Tombs.
Gen. Tracy was assisted as counse for the
committee by A. b. Boardlnan, a partner of
Boss L: c; Platt's son in the law firm of Mac
farland. Boardman Il Platt.
John O'Brien, of O'Brien x Clark, was in
court" with A. p. Lovatt, of Tarrytown, as
counsel.
President Spencer, of the Aqueduct Com
mission, was first recalled to the stand. He
related mt length the story of his unsuccess-
full effort to persuade Gov. Hill to veto the
Cullen bill recognizing The Aqueduct Board.
He then told about the award of the con-
tract for section IL of the new aqueduct. 1t
was given to O'Brien & Clark, the fourth
lowest bidders, in accordance with the
recommendation of the engineers, Mayor
Grace alone opposing.
The contract for section IS was awarded to
S418, sos. and that for section IA to Malone 4
Mathews. the second lowest, at 1861, 452. so.
Brunton d Co. were lowest. at $619, lis, and
both firms are now bankrupt or in the hands
of a receiver.
Rollin M. Squire was then recalled and
produced Gov. Hills letters. They were as
follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION. ALBANY, Feb. 20, ISIS.
Hon. FoLfn Squire, Department Pablo Works. NeH
DEAR Sir: I am directed by Gov. Hill to say thai
he win be In Albany on Sunday, and will be glad tc
see you at any time which will suit your conyen'
william q. RICE, Private Secretary.
EXECUTIVE MANSION. ALBANY. june %. 1883
MY DEAR SIR: / expect to be In New York ut lht
Hoffman House on Saturday forenoon.
l desire TO see you for a few moments. should
be obliged If you could make 1t convenient TO call.
/ remain very truly yours, DAVID b. HILL
STATE OF NEW YORK,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, July l 1885,
Nv IN. n SIR-Yonr teleoram annonncing tina,
you did not receive my letter until too late for 6
persona! interview is at hand.
desired to see yOn about several things which
can wait, and in reference to one only Will l nov
speak.
is a personal and political friend Of mine. lii
brother has been removed from some position
which he held in your department.
should he exceedingly gratifed II he could bt
restored to his former place held by hin. and / take
the liberty OF respectfully requesting you to rein.
s sse ea MIN: I PISy,sts VII yHp p ean Ho of i,s neiu 40 a % sn'
There are several urgent reasons for desiring hi
reinstatement, which | cannot very well explain II
Iremainv very truly yours, DAVID B. HILL
HOFFMAN HOUSE, NEW YORK.
nv DEAR SIR: MIR. Ridaway has spoken to yor
about MIR. Charles Cornell. agree with him ina
Cornell's appointment would be a very proper ont
TO make. aud one that would be creditaole TO YOU
MIR. Cornell has had large experience and car
greatly aid you in your efforts to conduct yonr de
partment on business principles. ] trust you car
arrange TO secure his services. Yours truly,
July 0, 1885. w. l.. MULLER.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, ALBANY, Sept. Is, 1886.
Hon. Roiiin VI. Squire. Nep York City:
DEAR SIR: Gov. Hill has received your cordia
letter OF the 25th inst, and advises me TO thani
You for the congratulations II contains.
He fully appreciates the kind sentiments and thu
hearty assurances of support which You express.
The Governor wishes me to add that the need o
his presence in New York City deprives him OF tn,
pleasure of personally acknowledging your letter.
am, very truly yours,