"MY DEAR MRS. FISH: We are endeavoring to make arrangements for Maggie to go to another place. If she has mentioned the name of the place to you, keep it a secret as you value her life. A deep plot is laid to destroy her. My house is beset every night by a most determined murderous mob; and we guard her every moment. We think if we can place her where we wish to, she will be safe. I shall defend her and her reputation at the risk of my fortune and my life. I will advise you of our progress; suppress the name of the place, if you can. I write with difficulty, not having rested for several nights. Five villanous-looking fellows are watching the house night and day. She has never left my house unattended, which has foiled them thus far. On returning late from East Troy, a few nights past, with my wife, her sister, Maggie, and myself, in our family coach, when we reached the river we found no boat. The five men above mentioned were there, and they tried to persuade my driver to go by the way of the long Troy bridge (a _glorious_ place for murder). We did not go, but they followed us home, and after we had retired attempted to break into the room occupied by Margaretta and my sister-in-law. They were furious on being defeated, and threw stones against the house and fired through the windows. I have procured means of defence, but we cannot sleep nights, and get very little rest during the days. They will, no doubt, return again to-night, but they will meet a warm reception, as many of our friends from East Troy will be with us. Last night Mrs. B. and Maggie went to the door of a shed in the rear together; but the fiends were on the watch and fired at them, with angry exclamations at there being some one with her. They were all large, strong men." A postscript to this letter, dated the next day, says: "As I feared, the men did return last night, and broke into the house; but we were prepared for them, and they did not effect any thing. Come immediately, if you can." The mob increased on the following night (Saturday), and on Sunday I received five telegraphic despatches to come to Troy, as follows: "ROCHESTER, November 16, 1850. "This despatch has been received from West Troy for MRS. A. LEAH FISH. "Send your mother here, or come yourself, by Monday night. It is of vital importance. Answer by telegraph at once. "R. M. BOUTON." On receipt of this telegram I immediately telegraphed to know its meaning, and received the following in reply: "ROCHESTER, November 16, 1850. "This despatch has just been received from West Troy for MRS. A. LEAH FISH. "You must be here by Monday night, 18th inst. It is of _vital_ importance. "R. M. BOUTON." I then telegraphed back to Mr. B. begging him to explain the situation of my sister, when immediately I received the following: "ROCHESTER, November 17, 1850. "This despatch has just been received from West Troy. "MRS. A. LEAH FISH: