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, March 2, 1899.&emsp; , Secretary.

inviting me to participate in tendering a complimentary dinner to the Hon. on his seventieth birthday.
 * I am in receipt of your circular

I thank the Committee for the invitation, and unite with them in admiration of the character and great public services of Mr., but a recent family bereavement precludes my taking part in any public social entertainment. With great respect, I am,

(Signed,).&emsp;

., February 7, 1899.&emsp; Mr. , New-York.

Committee of Arrangements to take part in a dinner to be given as a compliment to the Hon. on the occasion of the celebration of his seventieth birthday. I presume the Committee was under the impression that I was still a resident of the City of New-York, but such is not the case. Were it possible, however, for me to join the friends of Mr. in this mark
 * I am in receipt of the invitation of the