
          His poverty in opposition to
[crossed out] inherited wealth was
also turned to his advantage.

I had strong hopes that
the election would be postponed
until a letter from Dr. Skinner
of New York might be made
to operate on the board
through Dr. Barnes who
was out of town.

Dr. Potter was not in
the city yesterday but
arrived shortly before
the meeting of the Board.
I saw him at about 5 o'clock
and left him believing
that he would vote for you
        