CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
JULY 1871
Music filled the halls of 15 East Thirty-Eighth Street as twilight fell, competing with the laughter and chatter bandied about by Tennie and a few close friends gathered with us for an evening of socializing and revelry.
“To our hostess, Mrs. Victoria Woodhull, and her indomitable sister, Tennessee. Our sincere felicitations on your appointment as leaders of Section Twelve of the International Workingmen’s Association and best wishes for your continued success. May your concern for laborers and women take you to the highest office of this great nation,” Stephen said, kicking off the evening’s celebrations.
James raised his glass, seconding the sentiment. “Hear, hear.”
“And there are many more victories to come,” concurred Jesse Grant, the current preside
