That the said letter contained in said envelope read as follows, to-wit:
December 17, 1920
My dear John:
Just returned from a trip I found your two letters, and answer them by return mail.
Would you like to help me on a case which I may clinch here? It is the case of Sacco and Vanzetti, who are in jail awaiting trial for having shot the paymaster of the South Braintree shoefactory.
Do you know these fellows? They are members of the Galleani gang, and Sacco used to work in the Cordage works in Plymouth.
He also worked in the Plant shoe factory.
It is a very important case, and I need a clever Italian who would mix with the gang, and if necessary even stay in jail for a few days just to find out what they say.
How much pay would you want?
You would have to come right away.