The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-09-26
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interesting COrrespomdelace.

Interesting COrrespomdemce.
The following interesting correspondence,
which has been placed in our hands for pub.
llcation, we take great pleasure in laying be-
8 fore our readers: s,.5
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBIA, July Id, 1S49.
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
tho late Lieut.. Col. Dickinson, as evidence of
Z the deep regard and admiration of the State
for the lamented and distinguished dead.
IA In the performance Of the honorable vet
melancholy duty assigned me, herewith
transmit, and 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 oil the gallant defend
ers Of her fame; preserve them as memorial
OF his patriotic zeal and heroic conduct on eve
ry occasion demanded by duty and danger
Lieut.. Col. Dickinson liye, brave, skilful
and humane officer, and received his mortal
wound at his post, where he was always to he
found. Although no token of the gratitude
fthe Commonwealth can dissipatc the grief
epgcndered by your bereavement, still tho
hope is indulged that the one now toward,
will. while it recalls the most cnlearing do
mestic associations, be considered and held
by you as the reward Of honorable merit be-
slowed by sovereign State upon citizen
soldier, once your bosom friend, but now,
trust, the companion of his God.
With sentiments of respectful regard,
5 have the honor IT,, be your obcdient servant,
WHITEMARsn B. SEABRoox.
Mrs. EMMA S. DICKINSON.
HoBKtRK, July %, 'lS4s.
DEAR SIR: Through the politeness of Col.
GLADDEN., have received the service of silver
presented in behalf of the State, and with il
yourle
thank you very much for the kindness and
deicacy with which you have fulfilled ",he
duty assigned you" and to you must express
the gratitude | feel for this tribute from the
State.
You ask me 10 receive it as testimonial
ofthe high estimation in which Carolina held
one OF the gallant defenders of her fame;
10 preserve it as memorial of his patriotic
zeal and heroic conduct OIL every occasion
most gratefully, and will preserve it proudly
and sacredy.
Carolina, ever warmly loved. is now trebly
dear to me. Dear as my native Sta,e---,lear
er as my husbands native Statc--dcarcst as
his last resting place. Grateful to me, then,
is this 'token of her gratitude"-this proof
TINT his services are rcmLm cred.
1t cannot forget tlia, for her have suffer-
ed, neither can forget that the Kind sympa.
4 thy, so freely accorded me, has removed some
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 partic
ipation in all that tends to The glory OF Carroll
ma; but, as a woman, may and do cxu!, in
her proud reputation. For her prosperity
wish warmly ami truly, aud ardentiy hope
that her fame, SO dearly bought, may be pre-
served as bright and un,arnished as her own
beautiful offering to me.
With much respect aud esteem, l remain
yours, gratefully,
EMMA S. DICKINSON.
Governor SEABRooK