They dropped the mudhook at Key Francis on April 17.. The next day John went aboard a New York schooner to get some New York papers. They discharged their ballast to take on sugar. He received those letters McMaster sent him while at Lisbon. P.S. April 24 - He writes again this evening; they did not get a lighter. They will leave Sunday or Monday of next week. He regrets not being able to see them. P.P.S. Gus says to tell pop that Gust is coming home. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.