ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, November 19, 1851. Charitable handwritten letter to Obidiah A. Bowe, with whom he learned the printers' trade. In part: "If you are well enough to take a situation, write me so, and let me try to find you one. Our proofreading is filled now, and is too hard for your present health any how, but I think I could find something that you could make a living by if I had a chance to try. Let me know what I shall attempt. Won't you have some money? I earn a good deal and two-thirds of it goes every way…why not to you? I would rather send you $50 than not if you will let me—say so, and I will do it. I long ago quit wanting to be rich—I never did want to live extravagantly. I own a house; some mining stocks which mean to be good some time; and a quarter of the Tribune…What have you seen or heard about 'spirit rappings'? Now don't stiffen your (unshort) ears, for there's something in 'em! What it is, I am not yet sure, but it isn't knee joints nor toe snaps—notwithstanding the wise pill-peddlers of Buffalo." In fine condition, with scattered small stains, and professional overall silking.
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