Now, lastly. In token of their accepting the trusts and offices by these articles conferred upon them, these articles are solemnly and formally signed by Massachusetts Jemmy and by the Gad's Hill Gasper, as well as by the men themselves.
Signed by the Man of Ross, otherwise ————.
Signed by the Boston Bantam, otherwise ————.
Signed by Massachusetts Jemmy, otherwise ————.
Signed by the Gad's Hill Gasper, otherwise Charles Dickens.
Witness to the signatures, ————.
Mr. Charles Lanman.
Washington, February 5th, 1868.
My dear Sir,
Allow me to thank you most cordially for your kind letter, and for its accompanying books. I have a particular love for books of travel, and shall wander into the "Wilds of America" with great interest. I have also received your charming Sketch with great pleasure and admiration. Let me thank you for it heartily. As a beautiful suggestion of nature associated with this country, it shall have a quiet place on the walls of my house as long as I live.