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UNITED STATE SENATE,

WASHINGTON, D.C.
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ed him to write a letter to me that I might send to you, which he has done and I take great pleasure in handing it to you herewith.

I would advise you to consult with your Attorney Mr. Wilson in relation to the matter and that he consult with friends and agree upon the selection of some other prominent Californian who has been identified with our State and its advancement, and when the Legislature meets next December that a resolution be passed designating these two Californians and an appropriation be made for these statues and the statues be placed in Statuary Hall of Congress.

I will not make any suggestion of the name of the second statue except to state that it should be one of the pioneers and a statesman of our State. Possibly the name of Ex-Governor Burrett, Broderick, Gen. Sutter or some one who would strike a popular cord.

I am satisfied that with one accord the members of the Legislature would agree to the selection of Senator Stanford, however,