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Hon John M Read Panama Feby 6th 1849

Dear Friend I have only time to to advise of the safe arrival of myself & lady to this place and of having had the pleasure of meeting Genl Smith? the day before his departure. I again thank you for your kind letter. I refer you to circular herewith -- You will observe I have taken the liberty of adding to the list of respectable names obscured. I leave in a few days obscured Barque John Ritson -- some 250 passengers must await an opportunity-- vessels are expected? hourly. I hope to arrive at San Francisco within thirty days. I have written a voluntary letter for Mr Bennett -- if published it will be signed by me. I refer you to same-- Your Obt S Wm Cornell Jewett