The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-10-09

Distinguished sccsptor Thssword was made by Anss.
OF Chsoopee. Mass
tbs AocomPAxusG DOCUMENT
- me presentation ACCOMPANIED with IAN engraved
shsst OF veum paper, inscribed as lollows-
we the undersigned citizens Of Cold spring Putnam
oouny new York, DESTROYS OF testiying high ap-
probation OF the distinguished aud
Eahnsry OF our fellow townsman MAJOR General G. x.
warren, a. displayed IN the numerous battles IN which
he has borne important part and our satisfaction &c
the wei deserved promotion OF OF New York DIS
hereby osr r hs in he FIJI oonaSsncs ,ss
II VIII always DO ~ 9Th signal ability in the sacroa
cause OF ms country.
Or. William Young next unlocked the exposing -
contents to the admrng gaze Of the spectators and
GENKRAI-ln times like these, when you aud your sre-
Their soldiers OF the Army the have qulstsd
baltic in the vindoatiou OF the outraged honor Of our
country. and for the restoration OF glorious Union,
your friends and fellow townsmen who take no active
In the sanguinary struggle which many months
has desolsted beloved country esteemng dutys
as pleasure, show their high appreciation OF ycss
distinguished services and corspcuous alantry display
ed many hard fought battle neids have appo ted
US committee TO offer. for your acceptance, tho sword
20 s tho n,
tngushed soldiers viii always be drawn In the sacred
cans" OF our country. and In defence OF an
We mold most dear. To one whose military roputassoo
stands high and IS so universally acknow
lodged. all compliment from would superfaous;
town you equally esteemed for such qualities g
adorn the citizen and the In conclusion. We wouIA
and dangers through which you have passed ana
trust you destined win more hures and add stn
greater lnsare To tho little village the banks OF the
TUCSON wnere you rst saw light ard when this unhappy
struggle Ia past and America Is crowned with
the blessings OF Union and peace that you may be spared
to good Old age to enjoy tho we'll earned fruits Of your
tolls and perils.
10 which General Warren rcplied:--
GxSuxMESI feel the liveiest qualification IN the poo
session OF this beautiful sword which you vo brouRhs
here to me from my friends at homo find among the
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from my birth those whom have always delighted y
honor and those to whom am boend by the tics os
painful to bear the long separation
them Much AZ 7 desire to return 10 thsm-a feeling
which but by this kon OF ao symraihy and
estesmit OF itself points me to the Otber direction
the path OF duty. Eucatsd as have been 10 the pro-
ession Of soldier by that government under which We
lived so happily at home. and which now striving
to m ntain my debt or gratitude we'll my annbi.
ton placed with those who take active part 10 the
field But hope too that calm to be aciuaied with
the nariotc feelings Of citizen volunteers with
whom am serving believe my future efforts will b
governed by the motives they have In the pass
which you have warmly commended, aud give -
my best assurahce to my friends that shall Dis
honor their gift by wearing Z. In any other service
sarv for dsciam deserving the praise yea
have bestowed. do not take II as intended 70
cause As such prize it, This has las.od long ana
the cause for which fight has become hallowod by
the blood of Thousands Of patriots To those who sim
survive TO battle for i such tokens Of approval
bevond all price, and coming. rs does. from my
home rcknics all the enthusiasm with which left that
spot at that coll OF our outraged country which
reused a nation Of freemen to arms That cause Ter
which strive must prevail. We must not will nas,
lot fail We cnnnot return 70 homes and enjoy te
blessings of peace until II trumphs cannot In words
do Justice TO this KIND remembrance N my old friends,
TO my appreciation Of It, wish you would carry %
them on your return my sncerest heartfelt thanks, ana
After this tho party partook Of srlcndid dsjss.a,
where. besides the good things Of tho table. regular
feast o.. and flow Of soul abounded. The d..
tinguished guests soon ntter separated.