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, February 28, 1899.&emsp; , Esq., Secretary.

appears as if I shall be prevented from attending the banquet on Thursday, and it will certainly be impossible for me to attend the meeting of the Committee on Wednesday.
 * I regret to be obliged to say that it now

I greatly honor the recipient of this testimonial, and I would not willingly be wanting in any token of my admiration and regard.

(Signed,).&emsp;

, February 10, 1899.&emsp; Mr., New-York City.

to join in the dinner to be given upon the seventieth birthday of the Hon., in recognition of his personal qualities and great public services. I wish to assure you of my hearty sympathy with the object of this gathering, and my sincere regret that a trip to the south will make it impossible for me to be present on the evening of March 2d.
 * I am in receipt of your very kind invitation

(Signed,).&emsp;