_St. Mark's Place, New York_, ----.
_Dear Sir_,--Your obliging letter of the ---- was received in due
course of mail, and I am gratified by your good opinion. At the same
time my numerous engagements will render it out of my power to send
you any communication for your valuable Magazine, 'The Humdrum,' for
some months to come at least. Wishing you all success, and with many
thanks for your attention.