I am praying that the years have made a difference, and that Fortune may smile upon you as she frowned on me.

Certainly, she can injure me no longer.

My race is run; I am beyond earthly fortunes.
Therefore, when you have finished with this, take the deeds inclosed in the larger envelope and go to St.Louis.

There, look up Henry F.
Beamish, attorney-at-law, in the Princess Building.

He will explain them to you.
Beyond this, I fear, there is little that can aid you.