2014_020_009-005_LostCane-1

[in pencil top center] Subject: Lost cane
[in pencil top right] 3331

H. W. Pickering, President.
F.L. Church, Cashier:

Old Boston National Bank,
Boston Aug^t. 15. 1883.

My dear Sir,

When I was at
M^t. Auburn last Sunday after-
noon, I left my cane, which
I value much, in the office
at the gate, while leaving
a message for you with the
men there. - I forgot to take
it when I left, but sent out
one of my servants the next
day, supposing of course it
would be safe - but to my
surprise found that the
man had given it to a
stranger who made no claim
to it, & had not asked for
it as I understand. --

Under the circumstances
I trust that some effort may