The Point acknowledged

Well hit! my dear Vanity, and I find, on searching again, that historically you are right.

Vanity Fair, Jan. 18, 1879.

The fact, doubtless, explains the conviction of the race in their mission, but I fancy you will admit that this is the only Ass on record who ever did "see the Angel of the Lord!" and that we are past the age of miracles.

Yours always,

The White House,
Jan. 11, 1879.