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My Dear Billy:

Congratulating a Friend on His Marriage.

NEW YORK, July 3, 1892.

As you have entered the enviable state of wedlock, and are no longer the merry bachelor formerly the butt of my crude jests, I must address you in a tone of greater gravity than has been my custom. My dear friend, I sincerely congratulate you upon this desirable change; for in your choice of a partner you have given evidence of the possession of a sound judgment and much good taste. If my beneficent wishes were the only requisite to insure your happiness in the married state, you would never have occasion to regret the step you have recently taken; for there is no one whom I more ardently desire to see surrounded with all the blessings of this life. Have the kindness to present my respectful compliments to Mrs Brown, and believe me ever to remain.