01020 5 that all of our friends are leaving the country. I hope that you will find an opportunity to drop me a few lines
we will be anxious to hear from you whatever you may write will be welcome news. My wife joins me in wishing you and the Corwin
every success with assurance of our sincere friendship I remain faithfully yours J.M. Vanderbilt P.S. I had the pleasure
of meeting Capt Hooper in Seattle some time ago when he was about leaving the Wolcott to take command of the Corwin , if he
should remember me please present him with my good wishes. J.M.V