The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-14
EX.AsS!STANC TREASURER VAI DYCK.

The following correspondence between Mr. II. H.
Van Dyck and the employees IN the Treasury was
occasoned by the retirement OF the former from the
position Of Assistant Treasurer in this city. The
testimonial referred TO in the correspondence con-
sisted OF an elegant rosewood escritoire valued at
5000
NEW YORK, June 30, 1869.
DEAR sIR-Tne undersigned, for some time your
associates in ONCE IN the Treasury OF the United
States, cannot lOrbear expressing to you the lively
regret they feel in learning that have Withdrawn
from the honorable position OF Assistant Treasurer.
recognized by the PRESS individual loss In the
termination Of that official intercourse which has
proper Acknowledgement. We shall ever cherish
with the heartiest satisfaction the remembrance OF
your uniform Kindness aud courtesy 10 all, the nigh
ability you have displayed in the discharge duties
at times full OF diculty and embarrassment and of
that stainless integrity which, In an exalted posi-
ton, served as a bright eXemplar to all men. May
we ask the favor OF your acceptance Of the accom-
panying testimonial OF our esteem, together with
our best wishes TOT your future health and nappi
W. HAWKINS FERRIS.
L. IL. BiRDSALL, and others.
NEW YORK, July g. 1869.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF an engrosSing cha
racter have prevented me from sooner acknowledg-
ing the receipt of your communication OF the 30tn
June, and Its accompanying testimonial OF good Will.
In my administration Ul the affairs of the Trea-
sury IN this city, always responsible and often labo
rious. have been faithfully seconded by the unit
termitted application Of the persons employed In Its
various branches, and whatever OF merit may be
conceded TO Its management Is as much due to
those by whom have been assisted as to the judy
ment by which their labors have been directed.
cheerfuly bear testimony to the integrity OF
character and zealons devotion to duty winch dis
tlngUlsh the employees In the Treasury Department:
and, though leave my successor In Office millions
OF treasure. can bequeaih TO him nothing more
valuable tnan men who respect themselves, and
whom all must respect, 80 long as faithful public
service Is esteemed worthy OF commentator or en-
couragement
For your elegant testimonial OF friendship thank
YOU. IL will serve TO remind me OF many anxious
hours, and yet of pleasant associations, III which dis
functions in position have been swallowed up III a
common desire to perform Alright the duties assigned
to us respectively.
While our union In the public service is broken by
my Withdrawal from the station OF Assistant Treas
urer Of the United States. | shall fan TO carry
with grateful recollection OF personal kindness
and respect manifested by those connected with me
in the transaction OF the pubc business o. to follow
them with my best WISHES Tor their continued happi
ness and prosperity
BE pleased TO communicate these sentiments to
your associates In the Treasury, and believe ne TO
remain, respectfully, your Ubedient servant,
III. III. VAN DYCK.
To Messrs. W. HAWKINS FERRIS, G. Ii. BlRDsALI,
F. CLINTON FIELD, CHARLES Ii. CADY, DAVID VIII
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