28 WILD DICK AND 52 name Is Richard IVild ; that his parents are living, he believes, in your village; that he ran away four years ago, and was induced to go to sea by a sailor, who was particularly kind to kirn; that he was washed overboard in theGulf Stream, in a galc,of wind, and, seizing a hencoop, that was thrown after him, ivas taken up the next morning, and finally brought into this port; that, not wishing to use his real name, he adopted that of the sailor, who carried him to sea. Under this name, he was sent to the House of Reformation, for tippling and stealing. He is willing id comfy into your employ, but thinks you will not be willing to receive him. You will do as you think proper. It is but an act of justice to this lad to say, that his conduct here has been exemplary, and he appears to us to have needed nothing, but the advantages of moral influence. He is in great favor with his fellows, not'less than with the superintendent and directors. He has been two years it. the institution. Jin early answer is requested. Respectfully yours, ^c.
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