Letter from Thomas Willis White to William Scott

Richmond Dec. 7, 1836 My Dear Sir, I shall forward to you by this evening's mail the sheets of my 12th No. It will be [spread ?] on Saturday morning.

I should say much like to get the favor of you to review this No. of the [messenger?] with great care. It is [??] for me to urge you to be impartial. I am sure you will be that.

"Crime and Consequence" is certainly equal to any tale I have ever read - and I am sure you will say so too. If I could have any influence with you, I would like to see it [extracted ?] in any of your city papers, in about one fortnight from next Wednesday - and not earlier.

If you should prefer seeing your review in the "Sunday News" or the "New York Express", I should have no objection. I am almost certain that a personal application from yourself would secure its insertion in either of these papers. I believe both editors are friendly to the [messenger ?].

Do not let your notice appear earlier than next Wednesday. Your Friend, T. W. White

postmark: Dec 7 Richmond, Va PAYE Mr. William Scott, No. 80, Nassan Str. New York.