New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-26
coLEs MoRRIss 1RUsrkEsHIE.

DENIAL THAT ANY DEFArcATIoN EXISTS OR HAS
ExIsrED-A LETTER FROM mr.. MORRIS.
TO ths razor Of TIE TrtbRne
SIR: Since my return to NewYork on Au-
gust o. after absence from the country OF nearly Two
years my attention been called Ia an article that a
peared IN your daily issue OF January g. 1871 beaded
"Coles Morris defauter" which had not previously
seen or heard Of In ths arcIswhich refers 10 the in
furious reports that then in circulation concerning
me- and which, owing the temporary derangem'nt OF
mind labOrDg under at the time and other causes
that will be explained hereafter remained u0ans"eieo-
you say among other things: On careful investigation
of the IL found that the in regard TO Nor
rs are rae and that he has admitted the fact that no
has appropriated a large OF money from the estate
of John b. Coles OF which be the sole trustee; also
that supposed mental alteration was only suDter-
fuge 70 enable him. far it possible TO sete
the matter" And further in the same article you
say; IL is stated by gentleman thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the condition of the estate. that very large
amount OF money has been taken, and that the Hons
estate will lose heavily"
/ pronounce all these statements and each OF them
together with all and singular the other charges made
against me in that article be grossly and macionsy
ION part your informants false IN every par'cu
lar am preparing full statement OF the true facts OF
the case which shall ask you to publish in few days
lnelose herewith copy of letter addressed 20 me,
about the time IL bears date by one OF the nO, Ii
family being the eldest son OF my sister MIS- u: - nS
hns), whom accused of having 80 cruelty Wronseus
and may well say here, IN advance OF ile pIo.se
future developments that II the srea I TO- 1er
reports above referred 20, ever had any existence
although have been to state 1t mildly, quite intimate
with several members OF that family ever since tney
viii add t6at am n native OF this city, where have
resided and been widely ana faYOfably known All my
life with the exception OF the days Of my boy hood and
early yoab winch spent In Europe, where edu-
cated and that II there be any person 70 whom Dave
ever been indebted peeuniary IN any sum- which has
not been fully paid, any man, woman or enid whom
have injured 10 word thought or deed, challenge
and call on them "a present thelr Respective oas I'M
charges against either privately or through tne
public nsWsaper or 20 eg pr vi tbe m Iose tneir
challenge. and Judgment Will be taken against mem D
default" will also add that the disputed account
referred TO IN Mr. Honss letter Is me sugect u sSs
eral suits now pending between me ana NE S ~ mo
results OF whch as they occur VIII spa At,ppys
selves Very respectfully yours, COLES mokhEs.
New York, Aug. 20, 1878.
THE LITTER FROM ONE OF THE uoLLINs FAMILY.
DEAR UNCLE COLES: Since writing you last have re-
ceyed your letters OF the same date shall ask no
more questions being thoroughly satisfied on all points,
excepting of course the disputed question Of your legal
right as trustee make the charges you have made TO
nv mother for advances account OF her principal on
which must decline to express any opinion Whatever
and a point on which, justice TO both parties, nave
night at the present time to say any thing. my qaes-
tons were mainly Tor Inc purpose OF Ieiut9E t
tiOns. for the explanation OF when had no uaIa,
and was obliged trust to my memory for those you
had already given me at London. Although nave no
right 10 express any opinion as 10 the meIIls
dement's OF the 0lsputcu acCOuht VothNSu
yourself and my mother, l not only have q
perfect rignt 10 do so, but justice demands that
should on all the other accusations which have Deen
made against you, and so niunousy used ~ connection
with your name and therefore now tell you tnab
cannot forgive SELL notwithstanding the excuses tOs
circumstances winch you have always so Ahuly sus-
gested Tor ever believing for single Inoment those
defamaory stories faisity Is so apparent
nor can ever blame myself enough Tor not coming 0r-
ward ut time you broke down and maintaining DOuy
TO the world my entIe faith IN your integrity ana rec
tude All do at this late day Is 10 come I0fNaru
now own my errors and do all can TO make yO0eVeIy
rcpar7 my power which am doing to the BEST OF
my ability and you may assured that all can do
10 disprOVe these totally uniOunded accusations VIII
do no matter what consequences may b. 10 any CON
cerped In this unhappy business. Your anectOnato
nephew, Mh d. holLlNs
Nelc- York, June 1, 1873.