My intention has been, and is, to do right, and I believe the majority approve of the course I have pursued thus far. The many marks of approbation I have received from eminent men, both in this profession and others, is truly encouraging to me in my poor health and arduous labors, and will never be forgotten. Those who seem to possess a different spirit, and who have apparently endeavored to hedge up my way by means of "rumors," "new discoveries," "threats," &c., have my forgiveness, and I trust that, in future, if they are not disposed to aid, they will do nothing to hinder me.
The brotherhood have nobly aided me, by purchasing my book. My sales are exceeding my most sanguine expectations, and are placing me on a footing to make me feel that I am free. All may be assured that I shall not use my freedom "as a cloak," but to serve their interests, of which both myself and friends hope to give them full proof hereafter.
Now that I have been compelled to close my doors against visitors, I would state that I am doing my utmost to bring out my process in a short time, and I will hereafter give, in the Daguerreian Journal, such notices of my success as will meet the wishes of the public, as well as the interest of our fraternity,
I am yours &c.,
L. L. Hill.
Westkill, Greene Co., N. Y.,
May 30, 1851.
The foregoing letter was addressed to me privately, and as it contains some of Mr. Hill's views in relation to the various rumors afloat, I have thought it best to insert it for the public.
S. D. H.
We take pleasure in saying to our friends that, through the kindness of John Johnson, Esq., of this city, we have received many of the valuable letters and papers written by Mr. S. A. Wolcott, a former partner of the first named gentleman. Mr. W. is well and favorably known as one of our early and most successful investigators in the Photogenic Art. Many of the most valuable improvements had their origin in his hands. We were surprised to find so great an amount of information as is here presented.