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prove useful and gratifying to the community. If so, I shall feel much obliged by any information you may give me, or by the use of any papers you may possess, relative to this object. I am, dear sir, respectfully yours, DAVID HOSACK. To ROBERT VAUX, ESQ. Philadelphia, 3mo. 11, 1833. DEAR DOCTOR, It gave me much pleasure to learn by thy letter of yesterday, that a memoir of the life of the late Thomas Eddy was about to be published. His long, various, and highly valuable services, enti-tle him to biographical honour; and the story of his benevolent career will not fail to encourage others, to go and do likewise. Although much his junior, he kindly presented me with several of his printed essays; occasionally favoured me with a letter, and when we met, freely conversed on topics which were favourite with us both; but on the examination of his correspondence, and recalling to mind our interviews, I do not discover any material, which would be useful to the gentleman who is to prepare the work. I regret that it is not in my power to do more toward the illus-tration of the character of our estimable friend, than to bear my humble testimony to his great worth, in all the relations in which it was my privilege to know him. Accept the assurance of my respect, and friendship, ROBERT S. VAUX. To DAVID HOSACK, M. D. &;c. &;c. New York, April, 1833. MY DEAR SIR, I some time since determined to prepare a sketch of the life of the late Thomas Eddy, who, like another Howard, has devoted himself to the cause of humanity and benevolence. For this purpose I have collected many valuable materials; these I have placed in the hands of my friend. Colonel Knapp, who will give them to the public. Knowing that you have been many years associated with Mr. Eddy in the various institutions of our city which have been benefitted by your united services, I will feel much obliged by any reminiscences you may possess on this subject.