Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-27
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Card.
Inc following correspondence has passed be
tween Mr.. Barney Williams aud many promi.
hent gentle men, tendsrinS a complimentary
tsumonial prior to irdyiag this city:
WAsHISaToS, u. c., Feb 81, 1861.
Mi. and Mrs.. Barney Villiams:
DEAR SIR AND AADAM: Having Witnessed
with great pleasure and delig ht during the past
few weeks your inimita6ie approximations of
characters, and from our knowledge Of your
personal worth, untiring energy and industry
alton OF those qualities, social and professional
which so adOrn your characters and your art
we respectfully solicit your acceptance Of a
compliment sary testimonial prior to your de-
paTture from this city, to take place on such
evening as you may please TO designat feeling
assured that the occasion will prove pleasantly
memorable to y9ursel ves and highly gratifying
We are, very respectfully, yours, Sc, &c,
A.G Curtin, Gov OF Pa, W. J. Alien, az. G.,
A. xenSedy, ns =: = s s. Ali5sd Ely. MO-,
II. b. Anthony, U. S. S, H. g. Blake. M. g.,
II: Wilkinson. Z. s s., F. A. Pike. M. O.,
Edgar Cowan, U. S. S., A. s. Diven, M a.,
J.w .McDou gall, T. S. Philip p. Fouke. M q
Gassins M Clay, A. +. Bridges. NJ. c.,
Ward II: Lamon, 9en. Heintzelman,
a IS OiIh, Gen. Thos. F. Msagher
Samuel S; Cox, M. g., Gen. J. W. Nye,
Thomas Is. Florence, Col Nugent
Hens'k Il. Wright, M C.. Col. I.athrop,
clement L; Fallandig- Col. Greene,
ham. NJ. c., Capt. Potter,
Chas. R.Trimble, M. c., Capt. Merritt,
John Law, M. u, Capt. johnson,
=: a. Crayens, NJ. O., Capt. Norton,
w. ;. Holman, III. c., Capt. Deacon,
IL L. Dawes, NJ. g., Capt. Heletrum,
u. W circuit, Capt. Mifnay,
j. H. ). Todd, NJ. o., Capt. Parker,
g. Ii. Pendleton NJ. G., Capt Goodnow
las T. kerrigan, NJ. @, Rich'd Wallac CHI Mayor
Chas. Il. Calvert, NJ. g., of Washiupton ID T.
7. Johnson NJ. q, John F. CoyIe,
). ID Stiles, III. G., 10. Severns,
Il. W. VOORHEES,, NJ G., ]. ". Forney,
&. F. White, NJ. e., George T. Brown.
r. Mallory, NJ. c., J. w. Barclay,
j. W. MenZes, M. c., George W Phillips.
hnth'y L.knapp, NC, etc, etc.
WILLAED's HOTEL
WAsHINGToN, February p, 1863
To His EXcelency Governor AVID. e. Curtin
Hons n a A. Kennedy, E. C9wan, J. w. Wall,
Wright; Generals G. NJ. Clay, Heintzienan.
Meagher, and Nye; Colonel Nugent; Mrssrs.
J. W Forney, J. F. CoJie, Joseph Severns,
Gentiemsa: am In receipt of your letter ten.
Gering Mrs. Williams and myself a compli.
mentary testimonial before leaving this city.
IL gives me infinite pleas ure to receive from
such distinguished statesmen, gentlemen of
high military positions, and citizens, this un-
expected compliment.
With pride and pleasure accept (and who
would mott such an ovation, and respectfully
name Friday evening, February 9th, for the
occasion. During a professional career Of
many years, it has been the endeayor O. rnyspIf
and wife to gain the esteem, both priyat and
public, OF our patrons and friends; and this
token, emanating from the Capitol OF our
nation, gives proof that We have not struggled
In vaiz, and will hereafter be treasured as far
more valuable than presents Of untold wealth.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, BARNEY WILLIAMS. 4
The above grand complimentary testimonial
VIII take This (friday) Evening, Feb 27th, at
Growers THRATER,
pennsylvania avenue, near Wizards Hotel.