The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-11
LETTER FROM
c. D. GILMAN
Hawaii's Loyal Friend Sends
His Appreciation of
Remembrance.

: Secretary Mott-Smith yesterday re
ceiyed the following letter from Cor
ham D. Gilman. 1t is in response t
Mr.. Mott-Smith S enclosing the iIlumi
mated letter signed by those who joine'
in the presentation to Mr.. Gilman o.
the handsome koa table sent as a toke1
of Hawaii IS appreciation of his loya
service to her. The table was sent BY
the Texan, the bill of lading being sen
with the letter of presentation:
Boston, Oct 20, 1908.
Honorable E. A. ott-Smith, Secretary
of Hawaii.
Dear Mr. Mott Smith: Your letter OF
Oct. 8 was duly received; and [ an
advised that the Texan arrived in New
York via Tehuantepec route the 9th
inst
l have sent the bill of lading on to
agents there who will reship the table
to Boston.
And now, my dear sir, I find it diff
fcult to find words to express my deep
sense of gratitude to be thus remem-
bered by my friends in Hawaii. The
testimonial brings back to me many as,
sOciations of the past, and of my life.
As you also write, Hawaii has been
closely interviewer with my life, not
only there, but since [ left there. For
there has been not a little of public
matter published here in which / have
tried TO see that Hawaii was truly rep,
resented.
ne tho ra,,,as a,1,1onJoJ a. ~ - 1.o,A.
fully illuminated testimonial, | am very
happy to recognize those whom it was
and is life long pleasure to treasure
in memory.
Among those most endeared by life
long friendship is that of your father,
from the time of his arrival through
all the upward steps Of his upward
career. We were friends and may [ add
to you, when he chose the bright par.
ticular star of Honolulu society to be
his wife-the union was most happily
with the best wishes of those
who knew them best.
Please thank Mr.. W. o. Smith for his
interest in arranging the testimonial.
His name recalls my life at Koloa, when
[ was privileged to know his parents.
shall make personal acknowledge.
ments to the subscribers also.
Again / would express my sincere
thanks to those friends that they have
thus signifed their approval of my eff
ferts-such as they have benin the
interests of Hawaii. Though always an
a goodly portion of my heart
has been with Hawaii. The life of
young manhood, the many friendships
of all classes, national and foreign,
have been strong ties to bind my af-
fections to the land so dear to me.
Thanking you, my dear sir, person
ally for your kind and appreciative
words of your letter, / remain,
Very truly yours,
GORHAM d. GILMAN.
P. S.-The Lake Mohonk Conference
was more satisfactory to us that were
there than some Others have been. Gov.
Carter was a good representative on
the "Bureau Committee which is the |
controlling power of the conference HIS
help on the platfrom was very favor |
able. Mr. Anterior and Mr.. Bryan |!
made good impression on the audience. |
| would like to recommend that Ha- |
vail might have special representatives
It these conferences. | believe them
% be influential for the benefit of the |
stands They want those from the |
present membership of your community,
amiliar with present conditions.
Gov Frear (aloha to him) will 1 |
hink second this. Yours, G. D. G.