The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-11-10
CORRESPONDENTS.

RICHMOND, November 2, 1868.
r. D'Orsay Ogden, Esq:
Sir-The testimony OF appreciation OF the success
full eudeavors Of an driae is more frequently fosnd
In the popularity which lie enjoys than in the mere
formal demonstration OF favor exhibited by the ten
der Of complimentary benefits Nevertheless, some
recognition is due to the Manager, who, In ha diii
cult mission Of caterer TO the caprcous taste OF the
public s not unmindful Of the more exalted claims
70 which suffering community are entitled; and
when, in his efforts TO please and entertain, the d.
rector OF a pace Of public amusement directs his
taSnts towards the alienation Of these eufferngs IL
is but proper that grateful community should in a
fitting manner tender him the expression OF their
gratitude aud commendation.
II ID with this view then, sir, that, mindful oil the
generous impulse TO which our citizens are indebted
for your liberal donations to the poor Of Richmond,
wei for tue funds contributed to the reliei OF
the exiles from New Orleans, and last though by no
means least, in our grateful acknowledgements Tor
your timely offering 70 our sick and wounded sci.
dicrs, we now adopt this mode of conveying to you
tho expression Of Of gratitude, the same
time that We render you the assurance OF our sym
pathy in your efforts " exalt and uphold the stan
dard Of the Drama, ny inviting you to accepts com
p.imentary benefit, 70 be given at the Richmond
Theatre at such time as you viii see proper to ap
point.
we have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c,
John Letcher, Capt q w Alexander.
Aurc,ius F Cone, ETMoore,
w ii Hatch, II Snowden,
Maj Gen Vim smith, W Smith,
LsColE A Paifrey, OF Manson, N D.
'I La Relief iSa' Comm ! As Mason.
New RICHMOND THEATRE, Nov. 9th, 1868.
Gentlemen 1t is, assure you, with no common
degree of pleasure that received and now answer
your much esteemed favor Of the I'd inst rendering
me q Complimentary BeLetit, az q token OF your re-
gard and appreciation for the donations have made
10 alleviate the sueripgs Of the poor, the exiies,
and others who are subjects OF our sympathy, ana
enlist tho kind consideration of ell whO possess the
power TO mitigate their wants ana necessities, which
this cruel war has entaied upon them.
Lit lc did dream that those actions of mine could
have challenged the admiration OF any one, and 1t
was with a deep sense Of Qualification thai l read
the sentiments which your communication tnun-
ciated reatve to my conduct, aad it was, assure
you, quite ccpsolatory to my feelings to think that
was not biOtteh out Of the remembrance OF th0Se
whose friendship esfeem SO highly.
have the hoIor, in compliance with your re-
quest TO announce next MONDAY evening, the 10Th
inst as the time set apart Tor the benefit SO gener
ously rendered And, i'll conclusion, allow me to re-
turn you my sincere aud unfeigncd thanks for this
additional act Of your esteem and .disinterestei
friendship. Long will it be remembered and gar
nered up in my heart as one Of its most price less
ire sures The request, coming as it does, will &C
tuate mo TO greater exertons 10 the future. in my
effort Is 10 "cxaIt and Uphold the standard Of the
drama" in hopes OF its being acceptable to all.
Ihaye the honor to remain,
Very respectfully your ob't serv't,
no lot OGDtN.