The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-16
Pleasing Incident mt 81. MIchaels Church,
Charleston.


For sometime past the vestry Of ST. Mchaes church
have efforts In various directions 10 recover the
pieces in ALL lost at the time Of the destruction Of Co.
lumba. Information had been received by them of o
silver tankard in the possession OF an individual in
New York, who proposed to return 1t for stipulated
sum, to which the vestry agreed From failure Of
muncation, some other cause, tho tankard not
returned, but placed afterwards In pawnbroker's
tablshment in New York city. II subsequently came
into the possession of Alexander W. Bradford,
member OF the New York State Senate, and communi
cant Of the Episcopal Church. who gratutousy restored
it to st Mchaes Tho following letter from Mr. Brad
ford was read by the rector, Rev. Mr. Kob to the
gregation OF ST. Mchaels after the apte-communion
and previous the delivery OF the discourse
yesterday morning.
NEW YORK. 46 wEsr TuHrY-sIxrn STREET. May s. 1867.
my possession BY purchase which appears to belong
il Is communion tsnkard, Bearing this inscripton
OF HIS ExcrLLE nv ' Fdos. BOONE ESQ.
G9 ",snnsi t q ,h ~ p prm.,
T ss me sA TGso Of S. 81 , Msass'
find from Dchos Historical Account Of the Church 10
hs commanlo nie consisting Of two large ianksrds one
bearing o a and he inscription
Dear sir Seq 10 re.- 10 the parish this sacred relic
have rescned ~ ne b. nat may ever cSnnns TO os
iord and our Sui s wants and 70
Most thankful am ~, he unity Of this branch OF His
Holy Church has been in tho order OF His Gracious
Providence.
There are OF my life for which CRATE
fu than for the employ OF in this humble Christian
office of restoration. sond you check for the OF
ALEXANDER W. BRADFORD.
The reading Of the letter aud the recovery Of this val
liable historical and religious relic was source OF In
satisfaction and pleasure 70 the congregation
unanimous expression OF thanks was rendered TO tn
distinguished gentleman " whose kindness and liber.
ality they indebted for Its restoration "A will DO
BY the letter, Mr. Bradford only restores the
ankAr but also sends check Tor tho OF the poor.
Such deeds OF kindness do to bring about cor.
dial and enduring reunion than al the efforts Of po.
cal diplomacy.
Tho following list Of the pieces still missing Tho
ves,ry will gladly pay their value any expenses incl
dent 70 their recovery, should the parties desire
List or silver plato belonging TO st. Mchaes church
which In double box, sent to Columb and de-
posted the Bank OF Charleston ut the time OF Gen.
eraI Sherman's destruction Of Columbia
Two large tankarda
Ono ctsalfco. Z.
One patton. g 11 n .#.s Ggas Ell LEY.
One large aims plate was donation. The royal arms
and the following Inscription engraved upon eac
pecc o." The gift OF Hts Excelency Thomas Boone,
ESQ.,. Governor or this Province 70 tho Church OF ST.
Michael, Charles Town, South Carolina. l762" ef Va.
Two plates for basins, for collecting aims, on which
engraved I Fl s. and the gift OF George somers,
Esq, to 81. MichaeIs Church. Charles Town, 1704.
One chalce which engraved, the gift OF Elias
Michael, Charleston 8 C., 1916 t
One basin for collecting aims, with nutcd SIDES, one
basin for collecting aims, smaller size, engraved with
the name OF St Michaes on both.
Ono christening basin, donation from Mss Ann NC
Pnerson, 171D.
The vesiry have information OF or these pieces
being In Missouri and another in Illinois