The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-22
The following correspondence attended the gift =

The following correspondence attended the gift =
THE BOARD or UNDERWRITERS TO MRS. CRAVEN.
OFyIcE OF TIE BOARD or UNDERWRITERS, |
NEW York, Oct. 10, 1861 I
MADAM--Your husband T,Augustus Craven, Esq whlo
In command OF the United States steamer Crusader al
ways ovnced in the performance Of his duty, desire
10 be- useful as far MS possible in protecting the
OF his country and on several occasions rendered mpor
tant to American merchant vessels In the ycin
W Of Key West, Florida The Board Of underwriters OF
the city OF New York, enduring mark Of their APP
probation Of those services beg TO present to silver
waiter pitcher and two roblets, and respectfully ask
your acceptance Of the Trusting this testimonial
10 your hsbands services will be received by yourself
aud family with rs much pleasure the Board Of Under
writers has experienced n bestowing it, and adding good
wishes for tho hea tn and happiness Of yourself and am
y, have the honor 70 be, Madsm, your very obedient
servant T. b. SATTERTAWAlTE President.
Mrs. MARIE 4ouTE CRAyEs
THE BOARD TO COMMANDER CRAVEN.
OFFICE OF TIE Board OF UNDERWRITERS,
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 1851
DEAN SIh--Ihe Board Of Underwriters, OF the city OF
New York have observed that while in command OF the
United States steamers Mohawk and Crusader you have
always evhceda desire 10 render such assistance the
commerce Of our country could properly be extended
IN the performance Of your duty and that several
casions YOU have rendered important services 10 Amer
can vessels in distress in the vicinity Of Key West
Florida Approaching these services, the Board, by
resolution have requested TO convey to you its
acknowledgement and thanks and in doing So permit me
TO add that you have thor best wishes for success
advancement in your profession and in the service your
country at this trying hoar and that they viii continue to
feel deep interest in your welfare Very respectfully
your obedient servant
T. b. sATTERTTTwATrE, President,
Cap!nin 7. AUGUSTUS CRAVEN, United States Navy
MRS. CRAVEN TO THE BOARD OF uNpERwRfrERs
hound BROOK oct 81 1861.
T. Il. SA1TERTHwAnR, Esq:
SIR-n acknowledging the receipt Of the beautiful
gift 10 from tbs Board Of Underwriters OF the city
New York, as testimonial 10 my husband | ind
II difficult TO express my thanks Believe me- sir,
enduring evidence Of their kind feelings aud
appreciation u his services viii ever be trea.
snred by me and mine; and in requesting you to
present 10 the influential body which you represent my
respectful gratitude, beg you viii accept for yourself
my acknowledgment for the very handsome letter ac-
companying the gift. With sentiments OF much respect
have The honor " DO yours,
MARIE LOUISE CRAVEN
dcrwriters, Of the city Of New York.
COMMANDER CRAVEN TO THE BOARD.
Bound Brook, y. J., oct. u. 1861
SRf have the honor to ackaew ledge the recent or
your letter Of the 10th inst a beg assure you that
the kindly sentiments therein expressed have caused me
feelings of trues happiness married only by the con
seriousness that In the discharge the duties OF my
station, caa scarcely have mered the compliment pad
me by the Board OF Underwriters or New York 1t is
great satisfaction to feel that has gained the good
viii and confidence Of his copntrymea and ii shall
be my aiin to retain my hold your esteem 10 mo the
favor sir ~ present my heartfelt thanks Board or
Underwriters, with the that the extremely
delicate in which they have conveyed 10 me their
complimentary notice has greatly enhanced tbs valve of
their snrcrb gft to my wife. | am, very respectfully
your obedieat servant, 7. AUGUSTUS CRAVEN,
Commander. Y. :. y.
t. b. SATERTnwArTE, Esq. President OF tho Board OF
Underwriters, Of New York