In return for the copy sent to Stonington, I received the following letter: "ON BOARD THE DERBY AND DOLLY, "STONNIN'TUN, April 1st, 1835.
"AUTHOR OF THE SPY, ESQUIRE: "Dear Sir:--Your favor is come to hand, and found me in good health, as I hope these few lines will have the same advantage with you.

I have read the book, and must say there is some truth in it, which, I suppose, is as much as befalls any book, the Bible, the Almanac, and the State Laws excepted.

I remember Sir John well, and shall gainsay nothing he testifies to, for the reason that friends should not contradict each other.

I was also acquainted with the four Monikins he speaks of, though I knew them by different names.

Miss Poke says she wonders if it's all true, which I wunt tell her, seeing that a little unsartainty makes a woman rational.