It was dated New York, June 25, 1863.

As will appear from its tenor, it prepared Frank for a further delay in Mr.Morton's arrival.
"DEAR FRANK: I shall not be with you quite as soon as I intended.

I hope, however, to return a day or two afterward at latest.

My business is going on well, and I am assured of final success.

Will you ask your mother if she can accommodate an acquaintance of mine for a day or two?
I shall bring him with me from New York, and shall feel indebted for the accommodation.
"Your true friend, "HENRY MORTON." Frank understood at once that the acquaintance referred to must be the clerk, whose evidence was so important to Mr.Morton's case.