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I mention this, as I am sure it will, and ought to [please?] you to know that, the only tendency these [insinuations?] [as?] [?] can learn, have, is to give rise to expressions of a most flattering nature in your behalf. I have heard these expressions. I know them to be sincere; and can safely say that they are not confined to the circle in which I move, but are, and deservedly so, general [throughout?] this coast. I mention this also not by way of flattery, but of advice, that you may not concern yourself about the insinuations to which I refer, as they cannot lessen the respect and I might say, affection, the people of this coast have for you. These insinuations have annoyed your friends, and must as a matter of course, annoy you for a while; but believe me that the only effect they will have in the end will be to [endear?] you more and more to the public at large; and that in a very short time you shall have the consolation of knowing, that the people appreciate what you have done in the past and are now doing for the public good. I shall address this to you at Menlo Park that it may not get mixed up with your