Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"In response to a resolution of the Senate of the 7th instant, requesting information in reference to an alleged occupation of a portion of the Indian Territory by white settlers, etc., I transmit here..."

"The elections should be free from all forcible interference, and, as far as practicable, from all apprehensions of such interference."

"Holding, as I do, the opinion that any military interference whatever at the polls is contrary to the spirit of our institutions and would tend to destroy the freedom of elections."

"The true rule as to the employment of military force at the elections is not doubtful."