The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27
[Vol. 26

below, was also found amongst the papers
taken from Gray. Its purpose may easily
be conjectured and requires no explanation.
The Emma or EN-. spoke of by Robin
son, is Gray's wife.
1t will be perceived that in second Of the
following letters " the young and. innoceut
boy, Robinson" makes an indirect threat
of no very gentle character against the SER
want of the prison, in the event Of her be.
traying his correspondence. IN the third
he seems to allude to his victim, Helen jew
EFT, by the pronoun Her, when he refers his
request to Gray that he would inform
him of the reports about them conformity"
We publisl, these letters (says the Sun) ver-
batim ct literatim, and italicised from the
original
w. ID. G. I have waited couple Of
days to ascertain your charges. The turn
keys don't like to talk to me about il, but
have learned that you are confined rs wit
ness to appear against me. Now, Bill, all
that can say IL, bear down upon me rs
lightly as possible, for God knows there is
already suc', Il mass Of evidence land n
greater part falsel against me, that many a
heart stouter than mine would snR in des-
pair. So you and Emma must quarrel to
keep your hands in, ehf Comforts such
rs this place affords are around me, and
hope you are not destitute. Destroy this.
us have yours and be careful. Yours,
JNo. JoHNsoN's Son."
"l7th. Gray received yours yesterday
morning; but have not felt in good hu-
I'LL this afternoon can't say much, I'm
interrupted continually. My trial takes
| I'll, Arnn II
think they show me favor by putting mine
down No. ] any way, | thank God the
time is near at hand. And so you say you
are going to knock on with sweet EN-. Let
me make bargain with you, It WiH not be
the first one of the kind haue made sup
pose you part with der, youth wantto mar
ry another before long, this you cannot do
without great danger. Let you be whsrs
you wiH you must rccollect you have very
scuere father-in-law, from what I've heard,
when wronged, he's uhforgiving; now for
your own security, yon ought not tn DO,
without a reason. You probably know,
that while all were free to come and go,
was lodger with her one night. don't
want TO wound your feelings, but become
the willing fool to assist you. as have 9TH
ers" sick oftheir bargains" III have mis-
taken your sentiments, humbly beg par
don and plead in my defence, "par avis
etrayed." My interference is simply this.
You must know then, in the first place,
expect to get cleared; well when ! am
cleared and at liberty, just let me sedlce
your wife, and if your inclinations are fell
intent, she has no further claim upon you.
She will not be the first married woman
who has felt my persuasive powers;
but mind ye ! don't do il without your per-
mission and wish, as have plenty OF them
who are but too willing, and poor sweet
creatures, they come to see me most every
day they now and then drag their hus-
bands along, so as to keep up appearances.
Sweet devils how love them. Be careful
you destroy all Of my notes you have or
may receive, for if discovered, it will injuro
US both very much. Bennett was here Sun
day, but the tell-talc couldn't sec your hum.
bic servant
| Harlaem. JNo, JoHYsoN's SoY.
Gray--My stay with Em. was before
the time that met you and her at the Park.
Aud il was in church ST., what number j
know not why did'nt you tell me the name
of her who lives--IIoward street fancy
she knows me, and il you write me again
before our servant leaves, which is to-day
tell me her name.
am nervous to day, and my writing is
crows marks. | don't believe we can keep
up our correspondence any longer, for the
time before trial is so short, ! don't think it
best to trust another servant we've trusted
one, md guess. she will say nothing. I've
given her some change, and you had bet
ter a few fps if you have any, and it you
have an opportunity, which ! have not, tell
her she must keep dark, when she is out.
2lst. Yours, Z. u.
"Isaac Ballard, No. Ii Ferry street,
keeps his cash account in the Tradesnran's
Bank, and the Manufacturers Dank-does
most in l.. NJ S Blk"
"Andrew Cobb. 81 Ferry street, keeps
his account in tlc mechanics BoDk, Phe-
mix Bank, and Leather Manufacturers,
Bank"
"Jnnathan Thorne, IA Jacob street,
keeps his account in the Phenix Bank aud
Merchants Exchange Bank"
Gray-Thrre Is no doubt but my trial
will come on this week. Your EN-. might
have been Mt The court room the ladies all
wore wells; distinguished none but derit-
i-t old hag. What makes you think you
are not to be witness; tell me; and what
are the reports respecting us conjointly'
You asked me in your note FER our lst SER
want il Twill assist you In case get clear
INV dear fellow to my utmost, and now I've
ascertaincd that that same servant Is dam
ned deceitfurlyirg bitch. Whether she has
or will blab us know not, but in case she
does pe'H deny IL TO the last and be id to-
, H. In nInce Of rewards shelf Get her