"NEW YORK, August 23, 1840.
"DEAR SIR,--I take great pleasure in informing you that L. C. has experienced a change, and is now slowly recovering. I assure you that no pains shall be spared to hasten her cure. The best that New York can afford is at her service. I hope soon to acquaint you with her entire recovery. Until then, believe me,
"Yours truly, OBED CHUTE.
"Capt. O. N. POMEROY."
The next paper was a letter written in a lady's hand. It was very short:
"NEW YORK, September 20, 1840.
"Farewell, dearest friend and more than brother. After a long sickness I have at last recovered through the mercy of God and the kindness of Mr. Chute. We shall never meet again on earth; but I will pray for your happiness till my latest breath.
"MARY CHETWYNDE."
There was only one other. It was a letter also, and was as follows:
"NEW YORK, October 10, 1840.