Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-08
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TESTIMONIAL TO COM GlLLES.
A number of our patriotic citizens have
10 Com GILLEs, of the United
States Navy, handsomely wrought sword
as testimonial Of their appreciation Of
his gallant services in defence Of our con
stitutional liberties, and the preservation
of the Union This mark of the high
esteem in which that brave officer is held
by those who know his worth, is well de-
served,
The following is the correspondence on
the presentation
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
June 30th, 1862.
To Commander JoHN P G1Lrs, L. 5. Navy,
Dear Sir.
Since the commencement OF the
present war, yon have been absent from the COM
forts and pleasures of home and its eociely, ac-
lively engaged in the service of your country ;
but you must not suppose yon have been ior
gotten.
We, who are portion Of your friends and
fellgw-citiZens, have watched with pride the
course you have pursued; ever foremost in the
time of danger, you have most calamity upheld
the honor of our flag, and proved credit 10
your native State
Permit us, your friends and neighbors, to offer
for your acceptance the sword that accompanies
this, as Il slight testimonial OF the regard We
entertain for yon personally. and the opinion
that we have Of the eminent services you have
rendered your country. Accept our best wishes
for your future health and prosperity aud be-
ieve u.s.
Very sincerely your Friends
CHAs. l. Duroar, r. NJ EonEgY,
Jos I. WARNRH, b. JAMRs,
Jos. SHlPLEY, DAVID G. WmsoS
4 Gro. SrEARNs, JAS RInpLE
JEss# LANE, J, J. MlLLnAE.
HEsRy LAqMEu, t. w. CHRIS,
and many Others
NllMlNG1oN, pELaMAsE
list July, lsG2,
f-iio.p,cgs,e
Ii was with much surprise | re
cetved on the James River lew dnys since. Al
intimatidn Of your having had prepared lor pre-
sentation to the a magnificent sword
have the honor mud qualification to acknu r
ledge the receipt of your letter, and accompany
ing it, the too generous token of your Kind rC
membrance OF me in my wanderngs
At work in the good cause Of Union. aud 70
the perpetua6on of our liberal institutions, hum
3ly endeayoEing 10 do my whole duty to our bt
loved couutry in ita hour Of trial, / had n
thought of reward save that Of an npprovin
conscience, trusting fully in Him who searehet
all heavis.
Please accept my hearty thanks for your tC
favorable notice of my professional services, an
for the beautiful and highly finished weapon
be used in uphOlGing the just and holy cause
our great and glorious country "one and i
s5parable, in abe preservation of which, IL
, only our own cu2ens, but the people Of all ci
illy'd aud ntelli gent nations are interested I.
ns then, uotwil hstnnding dissensons nj bom
i aud menaces fro in abroad, have
E a tenr fbr those who love us,
, smile tn those who hate
Aud wh'rever sky's above us,
heart for every fate"
=, and Union, Pe'lcs and prosperity under the ~
i teetiug aim of Him to whom we should he e,
, grateful, will assuredly crown our efforts W
success, for the benefit and happiness Of millit
v yet unborn.
In the acceptance Of your valuable and valu
present. permit me to notice the cooperation
q the gallant officers aud crews Of the differ
"A vessels have had the honor to command,
their courage, zeal, and patriotism in sucoe
lie t1iy carrying out The wishes of the GOyernm
m to which we all owe true allegiance.
Allow me to tender you, fellow-citizens.
OF though individually named, my sincere rega
r and best wishes tor your welfare and happint
aud believe me,
IN Re-peetruy aud faithfully yours
A. JNo, p. GILES,
n U S. Navy
U, To my friends and fellow citizens OF wilmi
u ton, Del, and vicinity