"PROVIDENCE, _June 16th, 1858_.
"MY DEAR SIR,--I waited for you till nine o'clock and then retired to
secure a good night's rest, a matter of no small importance to a man of
my age. I have no recollection of putting the charge for the box and
cartage on my note, and think the chances are two to one that I omitted
it; I therefore send it now. When I am gone I trust you will, as my
confidential representative, be more punctual in the performance of
your engagements.
"Very truly yours,
"M. VAN BUREN."
"_Mr. Tilden._"