Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-03
Distinguished Guests 10 Visit Tsnsas.

Mr.. J. A. Veasy, manager for
Tensas Planting q Development Co.,
has received the following letter
from former L. S. Senator Jas. |
Gordon, of Mississippi, in which
the Senator accepts an invitation
extended by Mr.. Veasy for hunt
on Mr.. Veasy's lands in Tensas
parish. The Senator and Mr.. Veasy
have been close friends for many
years, both gentlemen hailing from
the same town in our sister State.
The Senator and DR.. Morgan, also
of Okolona, Miss, the Senator's
home, were guests of Mr.. 'Veasy
several weeks ago, on a most en-
joyable deer hunt, at which time
the visitors met quite a number OF
our people. Before their departure
Mr.. Veasy elected the promise from
his guests to return for another hunt
in early spring The letter below
from Senator Gordon accepts the in
vitation again and asks permission
to also bring with him his friend,
Lieut.. Hobson of Merrimac" fame.
Lieut.. Hobson, who is now member
Congress, is devoted to out of door
sports, especially hunting. The peo-
pie of Tensas parish will be delighted
to cooperate with Mr.. Veasy in
entertaining these distinguished gen.
tlemen and lock forward to their.
visit with much pleasure. Follows
Senator Gordon's letter to Mr..
Veasy:
OKoLoNA, Miss, Jan. "a, 1911
Mr.. ]. A. Veasey,
! Newellton, La.
My dear Friend-Your very welcome
letter came while was absent on visit
to Washington, d. c. l was invited by
the Worlds Panama Canal Exposition
Co. to go with their delegation to Wash
ington and assist them in obtaining for
New Orleans the location for the exhi-
bition. had splendid time, was cor
daily received by President Taft, Vice
President Sherman, and all the members
of the Senate, and did my best for New
Orleans, On my return found kilograms
and letters, taking me from home next
day. had been elected President of the
All American Field Trials Clubs and
went at once to Rogers Springs, Tenn,
where the trials were going on. From
there had to 60 to the University and
attend to my official duties. 1 made a
speech to the students on Lees birthday
and came home for rest.
Was glad TO know you had gotten the
old buck but sorry to learn of the loss Of
your best dog ''Beulah." 1t was dear
hunt after all; / wished you had missed
him and saved "Beulah."
By the way, dined with my friend,
Richmond Pierson Hobson, NJ. c., and
entertained him with our hunt with you.
He is anxious to come with the doctor
; and myself next time we go, and il you
would like to have the hero of the United
! States Navy, will invite him in your
name. He is splendid fellow and very
companionable. Tell Mr.. Muir cannot
come the first of March as have accepted
an invitation to speak on the same stand
with President Taft, ex-PIesident Roose.
welt and several other distinguished gen
tlemen at the Southern Commercial Con-
gress which meets at Atlanta the Sth,
9th and 10th of March. II agreeable
will join you as soon as / can get back
and get off again, which will be between
the 10Th and Goth at farthest. l have the
promise OF couple of young red fox
hounds for your next seasons hunt. They
are thorough0reds and viii push thoss
old bucks to the Tensas River in shori
notice.
This leaves us well and happy. With
kind remembrance to your good wife and
family, i am sincerely,
Your friend,