My days are numbered, and for better or worse are rapidly flying to their account.

But before I go, I have something to say to you.

Read this, and the paper I enclose herewith.
If, after reading them, you choose to destroy them, no one will blame you; no one will know--you will do no one an injury.

You are free to act as you choose.

What follows is not a request from me, still less a command.