remembrance of the untoward and melancholy fate which impended over the nephew of the late lamented bosom friend of the generous host.
One fine day, this magnanimous old gentleman was agreeably surprised at the receipt of the following letter:—
Charles Goodfellow, Esq. , Rattleborough. From H. , F. , B. , & Co. Chat. Mar. A— No. 1.—6 doz. bottles (½ Gross). “Charles Goodfellow, Esquire. “ Dear Sir —In conformity with an order transmitted to our firm about two months since, by our esteemed correspondent, Mr. Barnabus Shuttleworthy, we have the honor of forwarding this morning, to your address, a double box of Château Margaux of the antelope brand, violet seal. Box numbered and marked as per margin. “We remain, sir, “Your most ob’nt ser’ts, “Hoggs, Frogs, Bogs, & Co. “City of ⸻, June 21, 18—. “ P.S. —The box will reach you, by wagon, on the day after your receipt of this letter. Our respects to Mr. Shuttleworthy. “ H. , F. , B. , & Co. ”