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BROOKLYN, N. V., January 7,

DR. R. P. KKRR, 502 Grace Street, Richmond, Va.:

The tribute of his Northern brethren to beloved Dr. Hoge is found in II Samuel, third chapter, thirty-eighth verse.

(Signed) THEODORE L. CUYLER.

The passage alluded to is:

"And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel ? "

LOOKS NATURAL IN DEATH.

A few friends were admitted to see Dr. Hoge's body. His face looked younger than in life, and all traces of emaciation which were evident during his last illness had disappeared. His countenance was natural and untroubled, and his figure, as he lay upon a couch, with his head and shoulders slightly raised upon a pillow, looked majestic. A photograph was taken of the deceased for the members of the family.

THE CASKET.

The remains were placed in a casket made of cedar wood, covered with black cloth. It was very neat but entirely simple. A small silver plate on the lid bears the following inscription:

REV. MOSES D. HOGE, D. D.,

BORN i8rH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1818;

Died 6th day of January, 1899.

TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

Among the bodies that took action upon the death of Dr. Hoge were the First Presbyterian Church, First (colored) Presbyterian Church, and the Soldiers' Home Board of Visitors.

The resolutions of the Soldiers' Home Board contain a tender ref- erence to his love of the Southern cause and his devotion to those veterans who suffered for it. The preamble calls to mind Dr. Hoge's readiness at all times to officiate in the chapel of the home, and to perform the last sad rites for any of the veterans who passed away.

The resolutions convey to the family the " heartfelt sympathies " of the Board.