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., February 26, 1899.&emsp; Mr., Secretary.

I would take great pleasure in uniting in the testimonial in his honor March 2d, but I am here for the cold season, and cannot attend the dinner. There is no real need of my writing to say this, but I hold Mr. in such high esteem that, rather than seem to be indifferent to the privilege extended to me, I write to say that I am very sorry I cannot pay a more substantial tribute of honor and respect.
 * As a warm friend and admirer of Mr.

(Signed,).&emsp;

, February 10, 1899.&emsp; country will preclude my taking part in the dinner to be given in honor of the Honorable, and in celebrating his seventieth birthday, March 2d.
 * I much regret that absence from the

(Signed,).&emsp; To, Esq., Secretary.