The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-15

mIttee ana yourself. III seems Ho", ~"
ever, impossible for me to get away from
New York at the time designated. i have
delayed answering hoping that should DE
In Washington and would be able 10 20
thence TO Richmond, so as TO take part III
the pleasing aud imposing ceremonies at
the opening Of the Fair. My whole heart
Is in this cause, but must deny myself the
pleasure OF being with you bodily on the
14th. shall be there, however, in spirit.
Sincerely yours,
FROM HON. b. NJ. CUTCHEON.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. !
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May o, 1884. J
Peuon Wise, Esq, Chairman Committee
on Invitations, de-.
Dear Sir, beg to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your card Of invitation to be pre-
sent at the opening Of your Fair, at Rich
mond, May I4tb, and regret that public
business will not permit my being present
on that interesting occasion.
trust that the Fair will prove success
and that large amount may be realized
for the most worthy and humane purpose
In view. am, sir, your obedient servant,
Il. NJ. CUTCHE0N.
PROM GOVERNOR CAMERON.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,)
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, May 0, 1884.
To Colonel Peyton Wise, Chairman, and
Captain b. q. Cook, Commander, de-,
Committee:
Gentlemen,-I beg to acknowledge the
courtesy OF your invitation to be present
at the opening OF the Fair for the Lee
gret that absence from the city on that
date, on official business, will render it
impossible to accept.
Hoping that the Fair may prove an
abundant success, and that the noble OBJ
ject OF establishing Home for disabled
Confederate soldiers may be speedily ac-
complished, am, with respect, &c,
WILLIAM L. CAMERON.
FROM SPEAKER CARLISLE.
SPEAKERS Room,
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,, :
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May o, 1884. )
PeUon Wise. Esq, Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,-Your favor OF the 9TH instant,
inviting me to be present at the opening OF
the Fair for the benefit OF the Home for
disabled Confederate soldiers, was duly
received. While pathizing most heartily
with the object for which the FAIR is to be
held, ! regret to say that owing TO my Off
cial duties here II will be impossible for me
to accept your kind invitation. Under
other circumstances should certainly not
fail to be present. Yours respectfully,
j. G. CARLISLE.
FROM SENATOR HARRIS.
UNITED STATES SENATE,
WASHINGTON, ID. G., May 6, 1884.
Peyton Wise, b. c. Cook, Committee. dc. :
Gentlemep.--I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of invitation to be
present at the opening OF the Fair for the
Home OF Disabled Confederate Soldiers at
Richmond, Va, on the 14th instant.
In answer to which | have to say that
regret to say that my engagements here
will compel me to deny myself the pleasure
OF attending, though my whole heart is
with you and the object Of the Fair.
Respectfully,
IsHAN G. HARRIS.
PROM HON. s. J. RANDALL.
COMMITTEE on APPROPRIATIONS, J
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May IS, 1894. )
General Peyton Wise, Richmond, Vd.:
Dear Sir,-I cannot be present at the
opening OF the Fair for the Home for Dis
abled Confederate Soldiers tomorrow
night, but will gladly do whatever can
to promote its success.
Yours truly, SAM. J. RANDALL.
FROM GENERAL SHERIDAN.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED)
STATES,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 9, 1884.
General Peyton Wise, Chairman Commit
tee, &C.:
Ny Dear Sr,-I regret very much to
have to say that ali engagement OF years
standing obliges me TO leave Washington
on May 18th, and that | am, therefore, I'M
able to accept your invitation TO be present
at the opening OF the Fair in aid OF the
Home for disabled Confederate soldiers, to
take place in Richmond, Va, on the 14th
instant.
Thanking you for your very kind letter
of May 9Th, believe me, yours truly,
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant-General.
FROM HON. A. c. HARNER.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, }
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May I, 1884.
Peyton Wise, Esq, Richmond, Va:
My Dear Sir,-Acknowledging the re-
ceipt and approaching the honor OF your
kind invitation to be present at the OPEN
ing of the Fair for the Home Of disabled
Confederate soldiers, beg to express re-
greet that public duties here will make it
impossible for me to attend. Although
during the war my sympathies were all
with the North, they have always been
with the disabled Of both sections, and |
wish you God speed.
Faithfully yours,
A. c. HARMER.
FROM GENERAL W. s. HANCOCK.
Peyton Wise, Esq, Chairman, de-. Rich
mOnd, Va:
GOVERNORS ISLAND, n. Y.,)
May 12, 1884.
Dear Sir,-I regret exceedingly that nv
prevent my visiting the Fair
in Richmond for the Home for disabled
Confederate soldiers on the 14th instant.
This benevolent movement 10 assist the
and sick has my hearty sympa-
thy. wish you success.
Thanking you for your very kind per-
sonal letter, am, very truly yours,
WINFIELD S. HANCOCK.
PROM GOVERNOR ALBEIT, or NEW JERSEY.
STATE OF New JERsEY,l
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
TRENTON, May II, 1884.
Hon. Peyon NiSe, Chairman Committee,
Richmond, Va.:
Dear Sir,-I have Just received your
aviation to be present at the opening Of
he Fair for the Home OF Disabled Soldiers.
IN May 14th. II would afford me great |
pleasure to be present, but am obliged to |
'e present at Trenton that day on official |
Llsinpes Wishing Won exnrr sncnnoc