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Dear Editor: I was requested to write to you for the purpose of obtaining information in regard to the family affairs of one Moses Newton, who died on September 3, 1875, in your city residing at the time of his death on St. Andrew between Liberty and Howard streets. His sister lives here, and is interested in knowing whether or not at the time of his death he was a married man, and if so, whether he had any children, and if they are still living, and where is and what became of his widow, if he left one surviving him If he died without issue and without leaving any children, then you are requested to give the names of some two persons who were cognizant of the fact. The names of Stephen Hammond, H. Colvin and James Davis, appear to have been witnesses to the statement required in order to obtain burial permit, but their present whereabouts are not known to my client. An early reply will be highly appreciated. Very respectfully, Your most ob't servant, JAMES BENECKE, Attorney Brunswick, Mo.