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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt:...very grateful toward you for your kindness. I hope and trust you will succeed in your undertaking. Observe secrecy by all means, and I can assure you that no information as regards the Stephen Harfs whereabouts or movements shall be gained from me by anyone here or elsewhere. Please give my kind regards to your captain (Aulkly). May the God of justice guide you in safety to your port of destination, is the fervent wish of one that loves the South, its institutions, and its people. I remain, very respectfully, John Johnson, Ship Noemie or Noernie. Mr. Benjamin H. Chadwick, Care of J. P. Snell & Company, Bristol, England. P. S.--If there is any Southern information I can give you, please write me and I will not fail to give you all and any information I have in my power. Very respectfully, J. J. True copy of the original. Bristol, October 29, 1861. Friend Chadwick: It is with much pleasure that I received your letter this morning. It is with much greater pleasure that I am able to furnish you with the book required without price. The book you write for belongs to me, and were it worth £50 I would willingly give it to an enterprise of yours, particularly to one whom I have professed so much friendship toward. I hope it may be of valuable service to you. Captain B. left this morning for Liverpool, too soon to receive your letter. Captain Johnson will mark out the charts, also write you some information, also write a letter which he will wish you to deliver or forward. Mrs. Bain will also have a letter for you to take and forward to Virginia if you arrive safe. I hope you may be successful; if so, report the old Alexander laying up in Bristol, with the palmetto tree constantly flying, and that her captain and officers are ready to aid the South in any e...