The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-19
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PLATTsHuReH, April IL, 1888.
To Brigadier General JonN Z. Wool, United STATES
Army.
Sin Your presence on this frontier has, in par
tcuar manner called TO the recollection Of our citizens,
the part you bore in the late war; and especially IN the
defence OF this section Of the country.
The invasion Of Pattsburgh in 1914, one Of the
important events Of that other occasion
during that contest, country invaded with SO
large force--a well appointed army OF IA or $4,000
troops, under the immediate direction of the Comnan-
der chief and the Governor Of Canadas, aided by
officers of great military skill and experience, was met
and iepulsed by a force part OF 1900 regular
troops aided by the brave aud enthusiastic militia aud
the combined victory by land and water formed one OF
the brilliant achievements Of the late war; and adj
ded greatly TO the honor Of country and its arms.
On that occasion you were associated with McComb,
McDonough and Moocrs, and with our gallant army,
navy and militia with the brave and patriotic citizens
Of this state and the less brave and patriotic citizens
OF Vermont, in meeting and repellng the invaders.
II matter Of history and personally known to ma
ny Of citizens, that you took active part in the
contest produced by that invasion, and that your duty
that occasion performed with distinguished gal
lantY and good conduct
The recent disturbances this frontier have formed
occurrence Of much interest and Importance to
country and its citizens. The good faith OF the nation
aud It's own laws and treaties to be maintained and
preserved The grea, evils Of border warfare, which
if commenced, would inevitably lead to much suffering,
bloodshed and calamity and probably in the end involve
US in war; were to be prevented. In the highly
cited state Of the public mind the performance Of these
duties must necessarily be matter of much dele acy
and difficulty and il be expected but that in
such state of public feeling, Misrepresentation would
be sure to prevail which might for time produce
favorable Impressions and dissatisfaction the part Of
portion of the community regard the condition
Of any officer who should faithfully such i'm
portant trust.
The execution of this trust was confined TO you by
the Government OF country and you directed,
and in duty and honor bound to endeavor faithfully to
carry its orders and wishes into effect.
The execution Of these duties has been Of the most
trying, arduous and delicate nature involving great
sponstity, and amidst the many difficulties and embar
rassmens by which You surrounded required the
exercise Of high moral courage and irinness. That
your conduct has met with the appreciation Of the CO.
yernment and Of the citizens Of the United States gene
rally, it affords us pleasure to believe.
That the majesty and supremacy Of the laws must be
asserted and that the national faith and honor
be maintained the observance of its treaties and
that the violation of either under any pre,ence however
specious) cannot be tolerated, cardinal doctrines in
the creed Of every true American Patriot. number
Of our fellow citizens, entertaining these opinions have
directed u.s. their committee, to express their respect
for your character and their appreciation Of your conduct
the occasions above referred to- and TO invite you 10
paItake Of public dinner.
1t affords the undersigned much pleasure to carry into
effect the instructions thus received, and in obedience
thereto they ask your acceptance Of public dinner,
to be given at this place such day may suit your
convenience.
The undersigned beg leave TO add their entire con-
curence in the opinions and feelings Of the citizens, by
whom they have been deputed as above expressed
With our best wishes for your happiness and prospe
rity are, sir, with much respect aud esteem your
obcdient servant.
WIN. F. Halle, WV. SwETLAND,
A. c. MOORE, Isaac G. PLArr,
RICHARD YATES, l.. MYERS,
ST.. JOHN Is. l.. SKINNER,
Committee, sc.