I wish, therefore, to congratulate you on your escape alike from the violence of Terry and from the necessity of killing him with your own hands. It was meet that you should have been defended by an executive officer of the court assailed in your person. For doubtless Terry, and the hag who was on the hunt with him, were minded to murder you.
Convey my cordial felicitations to Mrs. Field, and believe me
ever, my dear Mr. Justice,
Your faithful friend,
JAMES C. WELLING.
Mr. Justice FIELD.
Letter from Right Rev. B. Wistar Morris, Episcopal Bishop of Oregon:
BISHOPCROFT, PORTLAND, OREGON, August 22, 1889.
MY DEAR JUDGE FIELD:
I hope a word of congratulation from your Oregon friends for your escape in the recent tragedy will not be considered an intrusion. Of course we have all been deeply interested in its history, and proud that you were found as you were, without the defenses of a bully.
I will not trespass further on your time than to subscribe
myself,
Very truly your friend,
B. WISTAR MORRIS.