Recto R.H. Dana B.B. Thatcher, Esq. 33 Court St.

Verso [Richard H. Dana] in another hand

Dear Sir

I have just reached- ed Mr. Allston’s, after an absence in the country of nearly 3 mos. as yr note bears no date, I no not how long it has been waiting for me. Having only some old proof sheets xxxx of the vol, I send you my sister’s copy, which[?] you may keep as long as you may have use for it, & return at yr leisure to no. 10 Sullivan Pl. Yrs Sincerely Richd H. Dana Aug 25

Some time ago there were a few copies at Munroe & 6th Wash. St., opposite School St. Russell & Shallento[?] may also have a few –