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Mr. Lee desired to see a watch the fellow to that which was missing. I showed him one exactly, in appearance, like to that which was lost, except the numbers. On seeing which he exclaimed, I have found your watch. He then requested that he might be permitted to carry that away, promising soon to return it. Some time that he came back, & on seeing two watches in his hand. I asked if he had secured the Thief. He sd “He is safe enough” or words to that effect.