The man was devoted to his family.

How could he be otherwise?
Husband and wife were so strongly attached to each other that both were more than willing to make any sacrifice that cruel fate might have in store for them.
"I therefore appeal to you, Mr.Secretary, in behalf of this charming and accomplished woman and her sweet and lovely children.

In taking this position I am satisfied you will have nothing to lose, for you will not only have right on your side, but the interest of the public service as well.

Rise, then, to the dignity of the occasion and assert and maintain your manhood and your independence.

You have done this on previous occasions, why not do it again?
As a member of the Senate of the United States you openly and publicly defied the well-known public sentiment of your party in the State which you then had the honor in part to represent, when you disregarded and repudiated the mandate of the State Legislature, instructing you to vote for the free and unlimited coinage of silver.