Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-22
vERAGUA TO GRESHAM.
Gresham to His GrHce-Thsnks of the
Duke for Uncle Sans Entertatnment

Duke for Uncle Sans Entertatnment
NKw YORK. June 21.-The following corre-
spondence explains itself:
"Nep York, Jane IL, 1s93-Sir,-1n taking
leave Of the government have the honor 10 re-
quest that your Excellency will convey 10 inc
Congress and people OF the Uniiec states mo
profound and sincere gratitude OF my famhy
and myself for the honor that has been con-
ierred upon us and the hospitality that has
been extended 10 us during our visis u your kx-
Liam NOT ignorant Of the fact that only ouce
before In the history Of the United states has
your Excellencys government 50 honored
citizen Of another nation, and feel the more
grateful because my name IN tnls way VIII 10
linked with that of Lafayette
IL cannot adequately express my admiration
for the grandeur, the progress, ana the pros
pcrity OF the United States, and tos the inte,l'
gence, enterprise, and patriotism OF the people,
end no words that can command wonld ntly
describe the majestic exposition that commemo-
rates the discovery OF America.
"As that was tho greatest triumph OF civiliIa-
tion In the fifteenth century 80 Is the exposition
at Chicago tho greatest triumph OF CIVILIZATION In
the nineteenth century.
ITO the officers OF tho exposition my family
and myself tender our heartlest consratula.
tions, and TO them, as well as 10 the oficsls ana
citizens OF the several places ve have visited
We can only ofer the most grateful expressions
of appreciation for the distinguished Afternoons
VIC have everywhere received.
"Imay ask also that your Excellency will ex-
press TO the President Of the Unitod states the
regret / feel that because OF conditions over
which have no control | am denied the priyt-
lege OF again visiting Washington to ofier my
thanks in person TO him and 20 pay my farewell
respects TO the Chief Magistrate OF people who
have done 80 much 10 honor the descendants OF
Christopher Columbus.
81 have the honor, Mr.. Secretary, TO be your
1.-THE DUKE or vERAGUA.
To tho Honorable Secretary Of State OF the
al fuf 6f DHnaTtmHnt
State, Washington. ID. G., L. 5. a
"DEPARTNEST OF sTATE.(
"WAsBISGTOS, June 10, 1898.
"His Ercsiieney Don ChristObdt Colon dc Ia Ger
dd, Duke Of perdgud:
"Sir.-Your letter o. the 10Th instant, ex-
pressng your high appreciation OF your recop-
lion IN this country and rendering 10 the Con-
gress and tho people OF the Uniied States your
thanks therefor, has been handed 10 me Dy
Commander Dickins, 10 whom, upon his resurn
20 New York, entrust this reply.
"Tho qualification which the government and
people Of tho United states have Justly ielt az
thus being enabled to welcome as the guest OF
the nation one whose name and blood
to-day represent the great Admiral 70
whose perseverance, ana dauDtless faith
the discovery Of our New World is due has
found It's ftting expression in the cordial well
come exterded 10 you, and your Visit 10 our
shores will ever remain promiE entity associated
with the Columbian commemoration now ID pro-
gress.
~ am glad to believe that your coming hither,
coupled with tho conspicuous part your coun-
trymen have taken in the Chicago Exposition,
will bavs due share in strengthening
the goodwill and sincere friendship (which
the people OF the United states bear 10
Spain, Commander Dckins has been directed
20 make tho necessary arrangements for your
voyage back 10 Spain, which trust will provo TO
be agreeable TO you.
wishing you n safe return 10 your own coun-
try. am. with the highest esteem, your one-
dent servant ". q. GRESHAM"