Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

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tE,fStssSilsG ,sG CORRESPONDENCE.
The following Interesting correspon-
aenea which, has been placed in our
hands for publication, VIC take great pleas
are In laying before. our readers:
79tti Executive Department, \
,.yr,a COLUMBIA, July IA, 1S49. !.
Madam The Legislature at its last
session, directed the Governor ITO nro-
cure and cause TO be presented, on behalf
OF the State somo appropriate memorial
70 the widow of the late Lieut. Col.
Dickinson, as evidence of the deep re-
gard and admiration of the State for the
lamented and distinguished dead. ~.
lnthe performance of the honorable
yet melancholy duty assigned me, Iherc-
with transmit, and ask your acceptance
OF, seven pieces Of silver, constituting a
tea. and coffee service. I. Receive. them.
madam. as a slight testimonial of the
high estimation in which South Carolina
held one of the gallant defenders of her
fame; preserve them as a memorial ofbis
patriotic zeal and heroic conduct on
every occasion demanded by duty and
danger
Lieut.. Col Dickinson lived brave
skilful and humane officer, and received
MS mertal wound at his post, where he
was always to be found, Although no
token OF the gratitude of the Common
wealth can dissipate the grief engendered
= 6oy,your bereavement, still the hope is in
dulged that the one / now forward, will,
while itrecalls the most endearing domes-
f. TIC associations, be considered and held
= 6by You as the reward of honorable merit
bestowed by sovereign State upon a
citizen soldier, once yopr bosom friend,
bui now, | trust, the companion of his
God. . ..
With sentiments Of respectful regard,
have the honor to be your obedient
servant,
WHITEMARSH, b. SEABRooK.
Mrs EMEA s. DICKINSON,
HopKIRK, July 26, 1s4y.
Dear Sir:S Through the politeness of
Col. Gladdep, have received the service
OF SILVER presented in behalf of the State,
and with it your letter. ~
L thank you very much for the * nj
ness and delicacy with which yoa Ii, v,
fulfilled "the duty assigned you,~ and 10
you must express the gratitude I feel for
this tribute from the State.
HOu 0sk mo To raoo;,o - &c =
nal of the high estimation in which Car
oiina held one of the ,;alIant defenders
OF her lame; to preseli eitas memorial
OF his patriotic zeal and heroic conduct
on every occasion demanded by duty
and danger. AS SUCH | accept It most
gratefully, and viii preserve It proudly
and sacredly. :
Carolina, ever warmly loved, is now
5 trebly dear to me. Dear as my native
I State-dearer as my husbands native
State-dearest as his last resting place
Grateful to me, then, is this "token Of
her gratitude" this proof that his services
are remembered
II cannot forget that for her / have
suffered, neither can / forget that the
kind sympathy, SO freely accorded me
mas removed some Of TIE bitterness o.
my sorrow. Earnestly 40 L hope thai
this sympathy. so comforting, may not be
withdrawn from me.
Asa woman, I am denied an active
Participation in al that tends to the glory
OF Carolina; but as q woman, / may and
do exuit in her proud reputation. Fol-
her prosperity I wish warmly and truly
and ardeptly hope that her faa,c, So
dearly bought may sbo preserved as
bright and untainished es her own beau,
tiful offering to me. S. 5.
With much respect and esteem, re-
main yours, gratefully,
EMMA. S. DICKINSON.
Governor SSABRoog. IA !.
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