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 Rev. : Dear Sir—At a meeting of Cooper Lodge, No. 36, of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, a resolution was unanimously adopted, appointing the undersigned a committee, on behalf of the Lodge, to express to you their high appreciation of the able and appropriate address, delivered by you, on the occasion of the dedication of the new Masonic Hall in this city; and to request a copy of the same for publication.

We hope it may suit your convenience to comply with their request. With sentiments of the highest request, we are,

, September 3, 1857. —

Your kind and polite note was handed me yesterday evening, requesting a copy of my address. I am gratified, gentlemen, that it has received your approbation and of the Lodge. I herewith send you a copy of the same, with my kind regards and thanks for all your kindness and attention to me while with you.