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 me a source of unusual regret, for there is no man I wish more deeply to see thus appreciated, nor one more deserving of the genuine regard of his fellows and the admiration of all his friends, who know the man and love him.

A stainless, useful life is his record so far, which, we who know him, know full well, is to remain stainless to the end.

Added years to can only bring added honors. He and disgrace are strangers.

Long life to him for his country's sake, and for all of your sakes, his friends.

(Signed,).&emsp; , Esq., Secretary Carl Schurz Dinner.

, February 10, 1899.&emsp; , Esq., Secretary.

than to join in the recognition of the distinguished public service and the great intellectual ability and moral courage of at the dinner on the second of March.
 * Nothing could give me more pleasure

But according to my present arrangements I shall not be in this region on that date.

If I fortunately am, I shall inform you in time, so that a seat may be given me at the table.

(Signed,).&emsp;