FISHING FOR JACK.
PUNCH’S COMMISSION TO INQUIRE INTO THE GENERAL DISTRESS.
I.—Copy of a Letter from the Under Secretary of State to Punch.
Downing-street.
Sir,—Knowing that you are everywhere, the Secretary of State has desired me to request you will inquire into the alleged distress, and particularly into the fact of people who it is alleged are so unreasonable in their expectations of food, as to die because they cannot get any.
I have the honour to be, &c.
HORATIO FITZ-SPOONY
II.—Copy of Punch’s Letter to the Under Secretary of State.
Sir,—I have received your note. I am everywhere; but as everything is gay when I make my appearance, I have not seen much of the distress you speak of. I shall, however, make it my business to look the subject up, and will convey my report to the Government.