The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-10
Letter from Mr.. Edwin r. Christy.
CnRsrY's MINsrREIs, 472 Broadway, I
NEW YORK, Nov 0, 1868. I

CHRIsTY's MlNSTREIs, 472 Broadway,
NEW YORK Nov. 0, 1858. !
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
RESPECTED SIR-A communication having appeared in
The HERALD Of yesterday the signature Of George
n. Harrington in which my name Is mentioned in such
connection that allowed to pass unnoced might lead
impre Also the fact of the letter b
ing referred to your editorial columns gives it i'm
psrtance which any hesitancy part to
publicity to affairs of private character. regret
the necessity yet justice to myself demands It. Since
year 1885, up the 18th Of October Last have been
the protector and friend of George Harrington, bestow
g upon him every kindness within my knowledge and
power During portion of that period designated him
ny bills Of performance with my name, "a pri vege
which is optional with myself towards members Of my
swn company and continued doing until
sity and regard for my credit compelled
ne to withdraw my name from his professional
oosnomen, and designate him my bills o. George
which fact Ia generally well known Also, cards published
n newspapers of this city, well the knowledge of
gentlemen in your office, viii fully substantate it. Conss-
qaenty, the reputation of my in connection with
George N harrington ia Of no recent action
IN evidence of my treatment towards him. in a pecu-
mary point have the written acknowledgements in the
hand writing of George N Harrington, that he has
ssved from me- for his purposes and use since the
1T day of January, 1851 to the period of his leaving
ny employ, the Of twenty four thousand three hun
ana twenty one collars $Z4 exclu sive OF other
paid for him. making total OF twenty thousand
oars the gre alter portion Of which large amount has
been squandered Jolly and part of thu same is re-
naming in money property.
make this epose for the purpose of rebutng some OF
Ne scandalous apologies given for leaving my employ
(which he did with unknd word between US, with
cut intimation, or . moments notice. assuming my
name in his association with spectators in profes.
sOo which have devoted great portion of the ssrv
oss Of my lifetime and expended large amount of my
earnings to perfect end evate AMI appeal you sir
Dor favor and encouragement in this injustice.
Tho period ia not far distant and has long since been
settled upon, to retire from my present occupation and
when my associated without my personal services
win be with my consent, and to benefit those whose
ithuness deserving of its advantages 1t is source
deep regret that after the fortunate results attending
the efforts in my profession that of necessity
Dsed to resort to extreme measures (Which will
proper moment, in protecting my name from abuse and
speculation.
II sir In your correct judgment, this communication
any part of the same should be published it will be
Ne Arst and last occasion Of troubling the public with my
private Affairs.
In conclusion, will add My teachings have ever been
that Fright wrongs man." and by that plain but
truthful ordeal am willing to be considered.
Ksgrettng the annoyance to you Of lengthy epis
- remain, dear sir, most respectfully, your obliged
md obeaient servant, EDWIN p CIIRISrY.