name if I remember rightly. illegible as was the son of a lawyer at Madison I think. Was it he or his father who was the Post
Master General some years since? I have not had time to write to Prof Butler, but will do so at the first opportunity. Remember
me to him if you should write him. My family are all well join me in heartily wishing you yours a Merry Christmas a happy
New Year. Yours sincerely, J.E. Mathewsons