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,, February 14, 1899.&emsp; Mr., Secretary, 32 Nassau Street, New-York City.

Committee of Arrangements for the complimentary dinner to Mr. on March 2d. I regret that the uncertain state of my health makes it imprudent for me to promise to attend. No one would more heartily than myself join in the testimonial, if circumstances permitted.
 * I have received the circular of the

(Signed,).&emsp;

., March 2, 1899.&emsp;

I desire to unite with our general assembly in congratulating you upon reaching your seventieth birthday. Your fearless and intelligent advocacy of what you thought right and just at all times, whether popular or not, has won for you the honest admiration of millions of your countrymen. You have not lived in vain. , Governor of Missouri.&emsp;