“To Cyrus W. Field, Esq., New York.”
“Springfield, Mass., March 5, 1853.
“Cyrus W. Field, Esq., New York City:
“Dear Sir,—Allow me hereby to acknowledge the receipt of yours of March 1st with its contents.
“We are perfectly conscious that in a legal point of view we had no claim upon you for this very unexpected document, but to your personal high sense of honor we are indebted for it, and for this act of honesty and fairness you have our very grateful acknowledgments.
“With the best wishes for your future prosperity and good health, we remain,
“Dear sir, very respectfully,
“Your obedient servants,
“Parker, Douglass & Co.
“Per O. O. Parker.”
“P. S.—I shall be in your city soon and will be pleased to call upon you.
“S. Parker.
“Per O. O. Parker.”