New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-12
BLAIAL AND rHE GEEMIN&
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WtsnlSGroS, u. C., July 30, ISL (

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WrHiSGIOS, u. g., July 30 1881.
SIR: During the darkest period of the Revolution
AIRY War German soldier of character aud distinction
rendered his sword in nd of American independence.
Frederick William Augustus, Baron Steuhcn, TONED
Washington at Valley Forge, in the memorable and
III -trous winter OF lbs. lie atc-trd the sincerity
of his attachment o tn patrot cause 10y cepou-ng IL
when it's fortunes were adverse, it, prospects gpuy,
and its hopes hut hr the intense zeal Of the people,
we'll nigh crushed.
1hc lmron Slcuhcn wns received by Washington
with the ust ooldiul welcome aud Immediately placed
ON luiy a. Inspector. NcnrtHl OF the army. detailed
h,toy of his military career IN America would form an
ouituuc Of The Revolutionary struggle lie had served
IN the Seven Years War ~ the stnn Ol the great
Frederick and had acquired IN tho campaigns ui that
mntlor oi military scicuo" the skill and the experience
much needed 10y the unframed sollicrs OF the Cont
Mental army Tho diill aud discipline aud clcctyo
R,niintipn which under the commanding ailonagc 0i
Washington were vi once impaired tn the American
army hy the zeal aud diligence al Ntruhon transformed
the volunteers aud lcyios into veterans who sue
ocssully met the british regulars ~ all the campaigns
at that prolonged Hfdgglc
The Dual surrender of The British army undor Lord
Coruwaa occurred ~ Yorktown. Va. the lpth dey Of
October 1881. baron Stcuhcn bore m0st conppicu-
aus part IN the arluous campaign which ended 80 aus
pci0uay ior The Continental army, aud II fell 10 ha lot
Ia receive the fret official notification of the proposed
capitalization, and 10 bear II to the iIustioua Com
mdudct IN Chief
The centennial Of that grcnt even, In American his.
tory In Ia he celebrated with appropriate ohscyanccs
and ceremonies on the approaching Anniversary. |
directed by the President to tender, through You,
invitation Ia the representatives of Baron Stubcns
lHnily III htfHllA hltthu tho ccltDfitlUn guests
OF the Government of the United states. You will
communicate the invitation through the Imperial Min.
lister OF Foreign Affairs, and will express b. him the
very earnest desire Of this Government that Il shall lie
accepted
Those who come the representatives. of Baron
Stcubcns family will be assured in day of peace
and prosperity Of warm a welcome given 10
their iustrous knsman in the dark days of adversely
and They will be the hOnOred guests of fifty
million Americans, vast number of whom have Ger
blood in their veins and constitute of the most
worthy and valuable elements that make UP the
strength OF the Republic. Intensely devoted with
patriotic fidelity TO America they yet retain and cher
ish and transmit the most affectionate memory of
fatherland To these the visit Of Baron Stebens ela
hyes Will have something Of the revival Of family tea,
while to all Americans, of whatever origin the pres
ence OF German guests will afford fitting opportunity of
tesyng their respect for that great country within
whose imperial limits included 40 much Of human
grandeur and human progress 1 am sir, etc,
JAMES G.. BLAINE.