[on a piece of hotel stationary and written in brisk
19th century script.]
To whom it may concern,
I am seeking word of any others held captive here. I have been unable to obtain means of sending a cable to London, and cannot make heads or tails of the equipment provided to me. Advice would be useful, and I would be in the debt of those who provided it.
Should there be need of a doctor, I am a licensed physician and luckily have the better part of my kit on hand.
- Dr J.H. Watson