Mr. P. Q. Atwood,

New Orleans, La.

Dear Sir:

We enclose you herewith certain memoranda you requested for the magazine article, which we believe you will find indispensable, and of which you
25 will no doubt make instantaneous and frequent use. It was prepared by Mr. Charles Le Roy Perkins, an eminent authority, universally known, who has
50 been engaged constantly in original journalistic work for many years. We intend to prevail upon him to proceed with an article on "Patriotism," to be followed
75 by another on "Socialism," both of which will occupy a conspicuous place in a future number of the magazine.

Mr. Perkins, otherwise known as "The
100 Sage of the Orient," a deep student of archaeological subjects, is also the author of a work on " Egyptian Hieroglyphics," of singular beauty in treatment,125 and a monograph on ancient alphabets, etc. We expect to obtain some interesting articles from him on these topics during the year. Besides these, he
150 has also written a very beautiful ode to an Eyptian princess, whose innocence and strangely melancholy death strongly impressed him. In order to behold all
175 that remained mortal of this fair princess, he scaled almost perpendicular walls in reaching her tomb.

We consider ourselves fortunate in being able to get
200 into such close touch with so eminent an Egyptologist.

Awaiting your further favors, we are

Very truly yours, (218)

Mr. W. X. Seamans,

Portland, Me. Dear Sir:

Yours relating to the probable election to Congress of Mr. Cromwell received, answer to which has been delayed owing to my absence from
25 the city. We are obliged to remark that we believe this to be a mistake; and should it occur he will be a constant
50 danger to the best interests of this commonwealth. Language is not strong enough to express our indignation at even the probability of the election of this
75 ordinary politician or others of his sort. While a member of the general assembly, in an extemporaneous speech, he propounded some of the
100 most dangerous theories imaginable. This speech was discussed widely by the clergy, and denounced far and wide across the country. He has not one extenuating trait to distinguish
125 him from the ignorant congregation to which he is allied.

We are sure his election would result in an epidemic of dissatisfaction unparalleled in the
150 history of the Republic. His election would be but to strike at our most sacred institutions. He is not endorsed by a sufficient number of
175 either

democrats or republicans to entitle him to the requisite standing. His election can accomplish no good. It is a career for which he is
200 singularly unfitted and is planned merely for the accommodation and benefit of a few of that numerous variety of peculiarly unscrupulous politicians among whom patronage
225 is the one god worshipped. We shall use every means money and effort will warrant to thwart the ambitions of this man, and are thankful
250 to you for requesting us to join in this fight which promises to be so serious.

You certainly can count on us to co-operate with
275 you in the fullest degree whenever you discover or secure any distinctly logical and practical arguments that are polite to employ or seem expedient in
300 the circumstances.

Sincerely yours, (304)

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Mr. T. U. Burton,

San Francisco, California. Dear Sir:

We are in receipt of your esteemed letter of recent date. We note what you say about the average number of applications in
25 the Union organization. We calculate, however, that a number of these will be cancelled, and likewise the amount of the annual premiums returned, unless
50 the applications are accompanied by proper local medical certificates or affidavits as to applicant's general physical appearance.

Replying to your comment about children, will
75 say, casually, this company does not insure children, neither does it consider passengers in rapidly moving high-power automobiles good risks.

Regarding the Prince policy,100 memorandum of which you enclose, we have today addressed a letter to our special attorney who will advertise abundantly for the witness and institute such search as
125 he is accustomed to in such cases. There will be no cessation of activity on his part to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, from which we
150 shall no doubt derive a great advantage. He is absolutely capable, and his statements in such litigation may be taken as authoritative.

We hope the
175 matter may be brought to a speedy close, as the disadvantages and consequent disappointment of a long suit, contingent upon so slight a connection, would
200 be demoralizing and undesirable to a high degree.

Your early attention to these matters will oblige

Very truly yours, (219)