
          I look at his 4 young children, I feel quite
 dismayed and broken-hearted at the prospect of
 their bereavement. Indeed, my afflictions seem
 to know no end, & altho' desirous of rendering
 all assistance, I feel little fitted for business. 
 I learn from Knieskern [Peter D. Knieskern] that he has sent
 me 2 several packages by the Steam Boat
 "Orus," in the same way that he sends yours,
 but as neither of them have come to hand, 
 I am induced to enquire whether the lad you
 send to the boat, can have taken them away 
 as your's [yours]. Please say if this is so. You
 remember I have a package for you, from
 Chapman [Alvan Wentworth Chapman], which, as you desired, awaits your
 arrival. Of course, my present position in
 Pine Street will confine me closely during the
 day, & I shall only be visible at home in
 the Evening. My visit to you will, in like manner,
 be prevented. I beg my best respects to Mrs. T.
 & am My dear friend, Very truly Yrs.
 Jno [John] Carey


 Address me now
 care of Carey & Co.
        