To the Editor of the New-York Times:
    I decline the Crow which you have bestowed upon me. You are more liberal than the brokers were. But I am unwilling to be served at the second table. Besides, I am not entitled to such food, for it would not be appropriate.
                                    RICHARD WYNKOOP.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, NEW-YORK, Thursday, March 5, 1885.

Source:

Wynkoop, Richard, "Letters to the Editor, Various Subjects Discussed, No Crow for Him," The New York Times, New York, Monday, 9 March 1885, p. 3.

    To be honest with you, I have no idea what this fracas was about. I've searched the newspapers for the immediate time period without success, so I don't have a clue as to what upset Richard Wynkoop. If you know anything about this particular incident in the life of our family chronicler, please contact me at [email protected]. I'd really appreciate it.

    All my best,

    Chris