W. C. Griswold.”
Also the following, six days before the foregoing:
“New York, November 29, 1876.
“To J. H. N. Patrick, Portland, Oregon:
“Moral hasty sideral vizier gabble cramp by hemistic welcome licentiate muskeete compassion neglectful recoverable hathouse live innovator brackish association dime afar idolator session hemistic mitre.”
[No signature.]
Of which the interpretation is as follows:
“New York, November 29, 1876.
“To J. H. N. Patrick, Portland, Oregon:
“No. How soon will Governor decide certificate? If you make obligation contingent on the result in March, it can be done, and slightly if necessary.”