[upside-down text] Sir I have just arrived [end of upside-down text] Col Kane Dec. 5th 1849 Philada". Decem 5, [18]49. Dear Sir, The enclosed letter, this moment received from Dr. Bernhisel, I at once send you that you may determine what course is to be adopted by you in the premises. If it is too late for anything else an effort should be made ...

to secure the proper stipulation from the Adminis- tration as to the official ap- pointments. It is possible that Mr. Babbitt may at least have attended to this, but you should in any event ascertain the fact. Let me hear from you at your early convenience, remembering me Your friend, Thomas L. Kane ...