A Card Capt. M'DANIEL DORRISS, Sir - Having understood from a respectable source, that you have stated that I had recanted from an understanding between us, respecting a race to be run by the "Sir Archie" and "Pioneer" horses, I take the liberty of reminding you, that on the same day you bantered Mr. ANDERSON to run for a bet of fifty dollars, (and he declined running for a sum of that amount, on account of the trouble of putting his horse in order) I told you most distinctly that I would take the bet upon myself, which you agreed to, in the presence of several witnesses. Now Sir, if you have any doubt (as you have probably stated) that I am not able to spare that sum, the money shall be placed in the hands of some responsible and disinterested man; and you can be accommodated at any time within two or three months before the race. Under these circumstances, Sir, it will be expected that you will close the race. Very Respectfully, Yours, &c. B. W. THORNBURY -- FROST+AH4-FERRY+AH4-BUNCH+AH4-BOWLES+AH4-RICHMOND+AH4-WRIGHT http://www.homestead.com/kansis/kansis.html mailto:lsllwright@fuse.net