M. H. Melchior.

While at Bellevue, Captain Glazier was entertained most agreeably by
Hon. W. O. Evans, editor of the Bellevue "_Republican_" who welcomed him
on his arrival, and launched his canoe when he resumed his voyage. He
seemed greatly interested in the Captain's explorations, and expressed
his interest in this manner:

Bellevue, Iowa,
September 18, 1881.

Dear Captain:--That health, wealth, success and perpetual youth may
attend you in all your grand schemes and enterprises through the
Voyage of Life is the wish of your new-made friend,

W. O. Evans.

At Hannibal, Captain Glazier landed and remained three days, during
which interval he met one or two valued friends. Before launching his
canoe this entry found a place in the album:

Hannibal, Missouri,
_October 3, 1881_.

Dear Captain:--May the Mississippi--that Grand Old Patriarch of
Rivers--carry you safely to the Gulf!

A. M. Paget.

The "_Post-Dispatch_" one of the leading newspapers of St. Louis, was
foremost in publishing accounts of the explorer's voyage from the time
he left the headwaters of the Mississippi until he reached the Gulf, and
hence the autograph of its editor, Colonel John A. Cockerill, now editor
of the New York "_World_," is of special interest:

St. Louis, Missouri,
_October 8, 1881_.

The "_Post-Dispatch_," sailing on prosperous sea, sends greeting
and good wishes to Captain Glazier and all daring navigators.

John A. Cockerill.

Thomas E. Garrett, of the staff of the "_Republican_," inscribed the
following poetic tribute:

Missouri Republican Office,
St. Louis, _October 14, 1881_.

On land and water--staunch and true,
You steer and paddle your own canoe,
Strong arm, brave heart, will pull you through.

Very truly yours,