“Sir—You must have something to stock your
farm. Pay the enclosed when you are able. I
shall come and see you one of these days, when
you are settled. Send me neither receipt nor
thanks for the money. There is more where that
came from You have gained my confidence, I
repeat again; and no man ever gained, without I
hope being the better for it, sooner or later.
“Your friend and servant,
“Alexander Hardup.”
“P. S. Get up early in the morning, see to
matters yourself; and never buy any thing dear
except a good name. A. H.”
