Samuel May, Jr. writes Francis Jackson Garrison thanking him for having sent the proof, which May states he has reviewed and added minor edits prior to sending back to Garrison. May states that Garrison's report on the health of his father has exceeded his hopes, though he fears that William Lloyd Garrison will strain himself too strenuously. May relays that two local reservoir dams have ruptured, causing widespread "sorrow" and "heavy loss to thousands".