MARTIN VAN BUREN TO S. J. TILDEN
"Providence, June 16th, 1858.
"My dear Sir,—I waited for you till nine o'clock and then retired to secure a good night's rest, a matter of no small importance to a man of my age. I have no recollection of putting the charge for the box and cartage on my note, and think the chances are two to one that I omitted it; I therefore send it now. When I am gone I trust you will, as my confidential representative, be more punctual in the performance of your engagements.
"Very truly yours,
"M. Van Buren."
"Mr. Tilden."