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I do not know as I was ever more surprised at any
thing of the kind, than I was when I read your account
of the manoeuvering of Lovell Shattuck. ad you
written me all the particulars of the forgery, & then left
me to guess the person who committed it I should have
guessed a great many men in the town of P. before
I should have guessed Lovell Shattuck. Your Cousin
Shipley was as much surprised as I was, when I told
him about it. I dont [don't] see what possessed him to
attempt such a thing. A. man as old as he is --
one who has always received the confidence of his
townsmen & friends, to go & do such a thing must I think
be insane. Just for two or three thousand Dollars he has
forever destroyed his happiness, & peace of mind, as well
as that of his family, & is now an outcast from home
& friends, which he will never dare look upon again.

He could not have realized the sacrifice he was
making, in order to obtain this money, for if he had
he never would have done it -- Wo be to him now if he
is ever found in P. unless he can make just amends for
his conduct.

From all accounts it appears that strange things do
happen even in the quiet town of Pepperell.

I will now close this hastily written letter, after wishing
you to give my love to C. & H. & my enquiring friends & you will
please accept the love & good wishes of Your loving Son H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker].

[in left margin:]

Mar. 30th How do you do this evening? I am as well as usual. No news. H. A. P. [Henry A. Parker]