I collected in Lynn something like $50, the most of which was given to me by the members of the 2nd Baptist Church.

Just before leaving Boston, to my great and agreeable surprise, I met Dr.F.Patten, surgeon in the U.S.Navy, (my former owner,) in the street, in that city.

I had not seen him for seven or eight years, and had no thought of seeing him in Boston.

He recognized me first, and spoke to me before I knew he was near; but I instantly knew him.

We greeted each other heartily, and he invited me to visit him at Chelsea.