(Copy of letter, inserted here.)
125 West Eleventh St. New York
Dec 31, 1892.
Dear Will,
   Speaking of big oak trees, that old
favorite of mine down in our pasture, I am insured
with my umbrella a day or two after our
memorable day down the river and made it
fourteen feet normal, four feet from the ground
and eighteen feet at the ground. Doesn't that put
it well up the list for Council?
  Let the last act of the old year be to
wish you and yours health and happiness
for the new one, and may I see more of you in 
93 than in 92.
Affectionately
Dan French
  The original was sent by me to Mr. French, Sept. 27, 1931.
*See Brewster Journal of Nov 11, 1892 on previous
page.