The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-20

Golden Gate.
NATIONAL HOTEL WAsHINeros Cry,
February 10, 1852,
MADAM; copy OF the enclosed resolutions adopted
az meeting OF the passengers OF the steamship Golden
Gate, on the 10Th day OF December, 1851 has already
been presented Captain Patterson and that their
perusal will sufficiently the liberty we take in
rendering directly you in his absence the accompany.
ing service OF silver plate.
We discharge the agreeable duty imposed upon us by
our fellow passengers with sincere and unaffected pleas
uIe and we exceedingly graliied at being thus
Afforded an opportunity OF expressing TO you the
friendly esteem which we entertain for Captain Pat
tefsoo knowing that 10 can those assu-
RANGES be more acceptable than to yourself la
The name OF our late fellow passengers we there
lore beg you 10 accept in behalf Of your husband
'his testimonial OF our high appreciation of those many
and attractive qualities which we have so much admired
IN him and IN doing madam, permit us respectfully
to assure you personally OF our highest esteem
we have the honor TO remain, madam, very respect
iuliy, your obedient servants
WILLIAM G. MOORHEAD,
JOHN G. BROWN
JOHN c. MORRISON, JR,
WILLIAM w. GALLAER,
HALL McALLlSTER
Mrs CARLISLE p PATTERSON,
Resois,ioas
Rsoipsd, That in the Golden CO ate" we have found a
steamship nnequaed in speed and comfort by any on the
Pacific ocean-surpassed by ahoat that she noble
specimen OF the enterprise of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company which entities them thanks Of the
whole travelling community of California, and which we
as representatives of thar community most heartily
tender.
Rsoioed, That in Captain Carlisle p Paterson the com
mander of the Golden Gate" recognise an able and
experienced navigator, well and high
toned gentleman and that in taking leave him we can
not but express admiration for his Abilities and gratitude
for his kind and constant attentions. a
Resolred, That, slight testimony of our regard for
Captain Patterson, and in view OF his marriage a
committee be appointed purchase service of silver
plate, and present the his lady the name OF the
passengers of the Golden Gate" this her first Trip
from San Francisco to Panama.
Rssolped, That warmest thanks are due to all the
officers OF the Golden Gate" their nn,rng devotion 10
their dnties and their obigng demeanor in
with hem and that we esteem them worthy of their noble
ship.
BRENTWOOD, Feb. IT, 1852.
GENTLEMEN Your letter. together with the copy OF
the resolutions passed by the passengers OF the Pacific
mail steamship Golden Gate, on the 10th of Decem.
Der, 1851, and the accompanying very handsome SER
vice oil plate you have done me the honor 10 present in
their name, were duly received this morning
In the absence of my husband gives me great pleas.
ure TO accept the very munhcen gift in person. which
valuable under any circumstances most particularly
10 testimonial of the high estimation in which
my husband Is held by you and your late fellow
gers. beg you TO accept my sincere and most grateful
acknowledgment for the very kind courteous and consd
crate in which you have been pleased to make the
presentation, and he time and trouble has cost you
for tasteful selection.
will be extremely obliged to you to express TO your
late fellow passengers in suitable terms, my heartfelt
thanks for the liberal manner in which they have made
known to me their appreciation of my husbands mer
and services
Allow me also to recpocate your assurances OF per
sonal regard, and remain, very respectfully yours
f. w. PATTERSON.
| To Messrs. VIM. G. Moorhead, Jno. G Brown, Jno c
Morrison, ir., William W. Gallaer, and Hall Meal
/ lister.