The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-09-26
From the South Carolinian. I.
Interesting COrresponSaeaace.

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The following interesting correspondence,
which has been placed in our hands for pub.
ileatlon, we take great pleasure in laying be-
lore our readers: r
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
COLUMBIA, July ii, ls49.
MADAM: The Legislature, at its last ses-
Sion, directed the Governor ITO procure and
cause to be presented, on behalf of the State,
some appropriate memorial to tho widow Of
the late Lieut. Col. Dickinson, as evidence of
the deep regard and admiration OF the State
J. for the lamented and distinguished dead.
In the performance of the honorable yet
melancholy duty assigned me, herewith
transmit, ana ask your acceptance of, seven
pieces OF silver, constituting tea and coffee
service. Receive them, madam, MS slight
Testimonial of the high estimation in which
South Carolina held one OF The gallant defend
ers OF her fame; preserve them us a memorial
OF his patriotic zeal and heroic conduct on eve.
ry occasion demanded by duty and danger.
Lieut.. Col. Dickinson lived brave, skilful
and humane officer, and received his mortal
wound at his post, where he was always 10 he
found. Although no token Of the gratitude
{ oi the commonwealth can 'lisspae the grief
engcndered by your bereavement, still tho
hope is ndulged that the one now toward,
will. while it recalls the most enearing do
mestic associations, be considered and held
BY you as the reward Of honorable merit be-
slowed by sovereign State upon citizen
colder, once your bosom friend, but now,
trust. the companion of his God.
With sentiments of respectful regard,
have the honor t", be your obcdent servant.
WnlrEMARsn B. SEABnoox.
Mrs. EMMA S. DICKINSON.
HoBkrRK, July 26, ls49.
DEAR SIR: Through the politeness uf Col.
GLADDEN., have received tho service of silver
presented in behalf Of the State, and with it
your letter.
thank you very much for the kindness and
duty assigned you;" and to you must express
the gratitude feel for this tribute from the
State.
You ask Inc TO receive il as n testimonial
OF the high estimation in which Carolina held
one OF the gallant defenders Of her fame;
TO preserve it as a memorial of his patriotic
zeal and heroic conduct OIL every occasion
NEST gratefully, and will preserve it proudly
and sacrcdly.
Carolina, ever warmly loved. is now trebly
dear to me. Dear as my native State-.-dear
er as my husbands native Staic--dearcst as
his last resting place. Grateful to me, then,
is this ''token of her gratitude" this proof
Tint his serves are rcmcm cred.
1t cannot forget that for her have suffer
ed, neither can forget that the kind sympa-
thy, 40 freely accorded me, has removed st,,nc
OF the bitterness of my sorrow. Earnestly
do hope that this sympathy, So comforting,
may not be withdrawn from me.
As woman, am denied an active par,c-
ipation in all that tends to the glory OF Carroll
ma; but, as n woman, may and do exult in
her proud reputation. For her prosperity
wish warmly AMI truly, aud ! ardcntiy hope
that her fame, SO dearly bought, may be pre-
served as bright and untarnishci as her own
beautiful offering to me-
With much respect aud esteem, remain
yours, gratefully,
EMMA S. DICKINSON.
Governor SEABRooK.