Huntington originally proposed a $2 million bribe, but decided $1 million would suffice. He had good judgment in such things.
CPH to Hopkins, Sept. 14, 18, 1872, LB, 2:179, 175-79, both in box 20, Hopkins Collection.
Hopkins to CPH, Dec. 17, 1872, CPH Papers, ser. 1, r. 5.
CPH to Hopkins, Dec. 26, 1872, LB, 3:87, box 20, Hopkins Collection.
Crocker to CPH, Jan. 29, 1873, Huntington Letters, 2:7-8.
Storrs to Hopkins, Feb. 5, 1873, LB, 12:29, box 25, Hopkins Collection.
CPH to Hopkins March 19, May 8, Aug. 23, 1872, LB, 2:65, 119, 153, all in box 20, Hopkins Collection.