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Rh scheme which promised to place a good bank account to her credit. At different times in her room at the Union Place Hotel she wrote the following letters: Sept. 18, 1867. "Mr. Brady, Commission Broker, No. 609

Broadway, New York: "I have this day sent to you personal property, which I am compelled to part with, and which you will find of considerable value. The articles consist of four camels' hair shawls, one lace dress and shawl, a parasol cover, a diamond ring, two dress patterns, some furs, etc.

" Please have them appraised, and confer by letter with me."Very respectfully,

, No. 609 Broadway, N Y. City: "* * * * :—The articles I am sending you to dispose of were gifts of dear