A postscript to this letter, dated the next day, says:
“As I feared, the men did return last night, and broke into the house; but we were prepared for them, and they did not effect any thing. Come immediately, if you can.”
The mob increased on the following night (Saturday), and on Sunday I received five telegraphic despatches to come to Troy, as follows:
“Rochester, November 16, 1850.
“This despatch has been received from West Troy for Mrs. A. Leah Fish.
“Send your mother here, or come yourself, by Monday night. It is of vital importance. Answer by telegraph at once.
On receipt of this telegram I immediately telegraphed to know its meaning, and received the following in reply:
“Rochester, November 16, 1850.
“This despatch has just been received from West Troy for Mrs. A. Leah Fish.