The second letter is from a gentleman in Lincolnshire, a solicitor and banker, and speaks to the career of that brother Edward who is mentioned in the narrative.
"Alford, Lincolnshire, 10th Dec. 1846.
“Sir,
“I have lately read the Life of Margaret Catchpole, and was deeply interested in it. Her brother Edward was several years in the preventive service in this neighbourhood, at Sutton-in-the-Marsh, about six miles hence, where he died and was buried a few years ago.
“I often saw him in his rounds on the sea-coast, and have had conversations with him. He was rather a tall person, and of stern manners. I could readily obtain a copy of the inscription on his grave-stone, which refers to his former residence at Ipswich, and forward it to you, should you wish it. His widow, who was a Norwich person, still lives in this neighbourhood.
| "I remain, Sir, |
| "Your very obedient servant, |
| "Henry T. Bourne. |
| "Rev. Rich. Cobbold |
| "Wortham Rectory, |
| "Diss, Norfolk. |
“P.S. Since writing the above I have heard that Mr. Edward Catchpole became a decidedly religious character for the last few years of his life, and died a very happy death.”
From the same gentleman is the memoir here inserted of Margaret’s brother Edward, obtained from an authenticated source, the substance of which is given in a note, page 294.