The Manuscript of the Death of Sir Charles Baskerville

Doctor mortimer drew it from his breast pocket. Said doctor james mortimer. I observed it as you entered the room. Holmes leaned back in his chair, placed his finger tips togeth and closed his eyes with an air of resignation. He looked over his shoulder at the yellow paper, and the faded script at the head was written, baskerville hall. And below in large scrawling figures, 17 forty two It appears to be a statement of some sort. But i understand that it is something more modern, tand practical upon which you wish to consult me. Most modern, a most ical, pressing matter which must be decided within 24 hours.