“I trust time has not entirely erased my name from the tablet of your memory, and that you will pardon a moment’s intrusion.
| 2 | A VISITOR FROM NEW YORK. |
“Mr. Greenhow, the gentleman who will present this, is a warm admirer of your talents; and finding occasion to brave the world of waters which lie between this vast continent and the emporium of learning and genius, wished an opportunity of seeing you. I have therefore taken the liberty of introducing him, in the hope of double gratification. He is a gentleman of good mind, extensive reading, and well acquainted with the history and all particulars relative to this country. He is, too, a profound lover of the drama; he will be happy to inform you of its state in this country—which with other matter may while (sic) away an hour—and perchance amuse you. Your society and converse will on his part be highly valued. I learn that poor ‘Ogilvie’ has passed that ‘bourne whence no traveller returns’—his troubled spirit now finds rest. In the confidence that you do not think me presuming, and that your literary labour may ever be crowned by a golden harvest, I remain, yours with great respect,
“P.S. I feel assured that any part of so great a being as George Cooke will be esteemed a curiosity, and richly valued. The bearer of this will offer a morsel of the liver of this wondrous man.—R.”
