Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-06-22

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RALx,os, June 14.leSe.
DsAs Sn: Aas meeting Of the Committss ap-
pointed % make arrangements for celebrating the
approaching anniversary of American Independence,
you were selected suitable person to deliver the
Orstscn on the morning Of that day. Hoping you
may lind il convenient to comply with the above
arrangement and soliciting an early reply,
We remain very respectfully, :, 81.
s< s--3z~ W. R RICHARDSON,
w. :. YOUNG,
JOS JONES. Con.
w. B. REID,
C. T. IREDELL, d.
R. c. BADGER, Esq.
GENT. OF THE COMMITTEE:
Ny youth and consequent inability suggest that I
should decline an honor which YOU have so kindly
conferred upon me. but my patriotism orbids me to
shlrk the first duty which my fellow citizens have
ever requested Of me. I shall always feel truly
grateful to you, gentlemen Of tho committee, for
this mark Of your esteem
With feelings Of deepest respect
am your obedent servant
r G. BADGER
Messrs. W. R. Richardson, W. J. Young. jos. Jones'
w. B. Reid, c. T. lrulcll, Committee.
RALEIGH, June II, 1884,
DEAR Sir: At meeting Of the Committee ap.
pointed to make arrangements for celebrating the
u
You were selected suitable person to deliver an
Grafton ON the evening Of that day touching the
Mccklcburs Declaration Of Independence. We trust
You may find 1t convenient to comply with the
wishes Of the Committee in this respect, and would
solicit an early reply.
Very respectfully yours,
W. j. YOUNG,
JOS. JONES Com.
W. B. REID.
C.. T. IREDELL
JonN SPEIxAS, Esq
RALEIGH. juno Is. 1850.
GENTLEMEN: am in receipt Of your favor Of YES
tcr,lay, in which you inform me that lat meeting
| OF the Committee appointed to make arrangements
| for celebrating the approaching anniversary of
American independence was "sclcctcd a suit
able person to deliver Grafton on the evening Of
that day. touching the Mecklenburg Declaration Of
Independence"
| am grateful. gentlemen. for this evidence Of
your partiaty and do not feel at liberty to decline
the duty assigned me. In assuming this DUTY how
ever, hope am fully sensible Of its rcsponsibili-
ties. and Of my insufficcncy to meet them.
thank You for the courteous manner in which
you have made known to me the wishes Of your
body.
JNO. SPEI.MAN.
| 10 NeSSrS. W. II. hlcn0rStS0n, W. u. 0Ottng. Jos.
Jones, W. B. Reid, c. T. lredcll, Committee.
RALEIGH. June II. 1859.
DEAR SIR: At meeting Of the Committee ap-
pointed to make arrangements for celebrating the
approaching anniversary Of American Independence.
You were selected Chief Marshal 81 the OCCASION
Hoping you may find it convenient to accept the
position assigned you,
We remain, very respectfully yours.
W. r. RICHARDSON
W. j. YOUNG,
| JOS. JONES ! Goa.
W. B. REID.
c. T. TREDELI.
WV. j. SAUNDERS, Esq.
RALEIGH, 18th June. 1864.
GENTLEMEN: Your communication announcing I,
me the fact that was selected nv you to act a,
Chief Marshal upon the occasion Of the approach
Ing anniversary Of our Independence. is before me
1t is always gratifying to inc to act in any capaci
ty in which ] may serve my fcow-citixcns. am
more particularly will this pleasure be afforded I'M
on this occasion
l am with respect gentlemen,
| Your obc,lient servant.
wM. j. SAUNDERS.
W. R. Richardson and others, Committee.