
          and Knoxville [crossed out: desiring him to make all possible enquiries] [added: as to Lundgren's fate] 
and particularly to ascertain whether he had left any collections
at Ashville, to which point he proposed returning in four weeks
from the time of leaving it. Whether he had stopt [stopped] to make collections
on the way to Knoxville. How long he was travelling between
these points. At what house he stopt in Knoxville. 
The character of the man or boy who drove the wagon for him, &c. &c.
I have written myself to a physician of extensive practice,
and well known at Knoxville for information. I will thank
you to give me a description of Lundgren's person, age,
manner, speech, &c. &c. which may be necessary in an advertisement
which I propose having published in the Knoxville papers.

At present there occurs to me several methods of accounting
for his mysterious disappearance. 1st, as you have suggested,
that the driver has proved false and treacherous. 2d, that he may 
have been robbed and murdered by others. 3d, that he may have
been taken sick and died in some out of the way place. 4th that
some fatal accident has befallen him, on some of his explorations,
when alone. Or lastly that he has run off! To each of these
speculations many pros and cons might be urged, which it would 
be needless to enter upon at present, our main object of this
time being to ascertain what has become of the poor fellow. 
Has Dr. Gibbes been able to give you any information?

Very truly, my dear Sir, I remain yours,
C. W. Short
        