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, S. C., February 3, 1899.&emsp;

I should be quite glad to unite with you and the other gentlemen in celebrating the birthday of my long time friend and Senatorial associate, Mr., but I am spending the winter here with my family, and shall be unable to take any part in the most deserved manifestation of esteem for him.

In haste, I am,

(Signed,).&emsp; The Hon. ,

Committee, New-York, N. Y.

, February 18, 1899.&emsp;

I am sorry that it will not be in my power to attend in New-York on the birthday of Mr. . I may be allowed, however, to express my sense of the eminent propriety of such a celebration, in recognition of the high character and distinguished public services of Mr. in a career which I trust is still far from its close. And I regret very much that I cannot join his fellow citizens in New-York in carrying it into effect.

Hoping that the occasion will be attended with every success, I am, dear sir,

(Signed,).&emsp; Mr..