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these several literatures, and has submitted [?] written Essays to the Philological Faculty [?]. He has already gained a valuable experience [?] as a teacher in the City of Naples, where his numerous pupils have profited, under [his?] tuition. (signed) Giancomo [Lignana?]
Professor of Languages and Comparative Literature in the University of Naples, member of the [Superior?] Council of Public Instruction. Naples, Nov. 15. [1860?], [Newrink?] N.Y. Sept. 23, 1887.
Dear Mr. Gunlogsen.
"I have duly received and read with interest your accounts of your labors and struggles, and wish you success in your labors in the cause of learning. During all the past year I have been nearly [disabled?] by ill health, and I am still lingering in my summer retreat in search of physical improvement while I ought to be in my place at New Haven. You will, I am sure, excuse on this account the brevity and insufficiency of my reply. Yours sincerely,
(Signed) W.D. Whitney