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cltZcnS OF Staunton, va, to kentOn Harper, Cap
tain of the, Augusta Volunteers, as testimonial of
their resi- ct and affection for him as soldier and
gentleman"
Capt. Harper proceeds to Fortress Monroe to-
day, with the expectation Of sailing with his COM
pany on Monday next
richmond, January l3, lS47.
SIR: You have been summoned by the gallant
corps of Augusta Volunteers to command them du-
ring the existing war with Mexico. You sought
not the positiou-yet you Stunned not its pers and
its sacrifices when called to assume it. Inspired
by chivalric feeling, heightened sense of duty.
and generous love OF country, fully appreciated by
those, and those only, who know you, you have a
bandoned the peaceful pursuits of civil life, the
comforts of our highly favored Valley, the allec-
Tomato intercourse of long cherished friends, and
all the tender endearments of domestic life bear
''the flag of Augusta to the battle fields of Mex
leo.
Augusta has already confded that flag to your
care Her eyes will watch its gttering folds i'm
whatever cline unfiirled-in whatever Storm of
battle it may wave. Around it she knows her ual
liant sons will rally in solid ranks to roll back the
threatening tide of war, and bear it aloft amid the
shocks of battle. Augusta expects uou, sir. 70
bring back that banner-to return it to her. untouch
ed by the hand OF 4 Mexican in arms, unsuled by
aspot that might cause her blush of shame.
That you may be armed to fulfil this sacred
affection for you as soldier and gentleman, -
your friends in Augusta have requested me to pre-
sent 10 you The sword which accompanies this note
II is the weapon which brothers place in your hands
to defend the honor of Il mOther-to guard the f1ar
of cold Augusta That it will leap from lis
scabbard only in righteous strile-that no stain
but that of a t0eman's blood, shed in honorable
war, VIII ever mar its lusrethat it will be sheath
ed nj the cry OF mercy, the voice of peace with
more pleasure than 1t will be drawn upon the battle
field, they are well assured. Grid it on then, Sir
and as its belt encirces your form. remember
that thousand prayers for your safety, breathed
from warm and anxious hearts in Augusta, will en-
compass you amid all your perils
May God bless you Your friend,
HUGH w. SIIEFFEY.
Capt. KENYON HARPER. Augusta Volunteers
RICHMOND, Jan. IL, 1S47.
SIR: The sword which you have been made the
medium OF presentation to me, in the name of the
citizens Of Siaunton, has been received i'm the midst
of active preparations for immediate embarkation
with my command for Mexico.
While can but regard the compliment as the
prompting of personal friendship, you will believe
me, sir, when say il is not the less grateful to me
on that account As the soldiers need for deeds of
valor already done make no claim to it yet am
proud 10 possess II, as the evidence of generous
confidence on the part Of my fellow citizens, and
pleasing remembrancer Of those to whom | am SO
strongly attached, and whose friendship SO highly
value
thank you, sir, for the iatterng manner in
which you have executed your commission and de-
voutly pray that God may enable 10 meet all
the expectations of my generous friends.
Yours, truly
KENYON HARPER.
III. w. SHEFFEY, Esq.