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SIR, I did not intend to make any reply to the numerous attacks made upon my letter published in the Times of the 14th inst., but the statements made by "The Son of a Wiltshire Labourer" are such as I feel bound to resent on the part of the farmers of this county. He says he wishes the landed proprietors would take as much care to provide cottages for their labourers as I represent them as doing.
Thomas Brown, Newburg, N. Y. My Dear Sir: Your favor of the second inst. is just to hand. In reply permit me to state, etc., etc. This should be followed by the necessary statement, set forth in clear, simple words. Be sure of yourself. The secret of good writing is clear thinking. There is much in the proper ending of a letter.
Beckendorff, with your wish, developed in the communication received by me on the inst., I assented in my answer to the arrangement then proposed; the object of which was, to use your own words, to facilitate the occurrence of an oral interchange of the sentiments of various parties interested in certain proceedings, by which interchange it was anticipated that the mutual interests might be respectively considered and finally arranged.
Moore may appoint to represent him; and, awaiting a reply, has the honor to remain Mr. Moore's," etc. To which Mr. Moore replied: "Mr. Moore begs to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Whistler's letter of the 12th inst. In Mr. Moore's opinion Mr. Whistler's conduct grows daily more absurd." "I hoped," explained Mr. Moore, "that Mr.
It was dated the 10th inst., and he spoke of being on the eve of running the blockade, and going to Liverpool "to represent our unfortunate navy," as he says, though I am at loss to imagine what he can mean. He speaks of a kind friend, a Mr. George Trenholm, whose kindness has been perfectly extraordinary. He has befriended him in every way. Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States.
Travis, the American commander, received his sword which he had surrendered, with a letter from the British commander, in which he said, "Your gallant and desperate attempt to defend your vessel against more than double your number, on the night of the 12th inst., excited such admiration on the part of your opponents as I have seldom witnessed, and induced me to return you the sword you had so nobly used, in testimony of mine.... In short, I am at a loss which to admire most, the previous arrangement on board the 'Surveyor, or the determined manner in which her deck was disputed, inch by inch."
I hope that you will credit me with sufficient knowledge of the circumstance to understand your hesitation at sanctioning this proceeding. Be good enough to tell me simply what you think about it. If you do not send us packing, and look favourably on our request, the proper steps will be taken. Write to me, if possible, by return of post, because I leave here on the 29th inst. Your
By command of Colonel KUERT. Assistant Adjutant-General. FOURTH ENDORSEMENT. Headquarters Third Brigade, Second Division, First Army Corps. Respectfully transmitted to C.O., 6th Virginia, inviting attention to preceding Inst. By order of Colonel YOUNG. Captain Assistant Adjutant-General. October 31st, 1898, the monthly muster was in progress. There appeared in the camp a new Lieutenant Lieut. Jno.
Back by sundown. Manitou dropped in to dinner like a thunderbolt from the zenith. Astonishment of Blue Devils on guard. Much curiosity. Manitou a hero. All see in him an omen of American victory. Wrote Connie. 30th inst.: Shall try 'it' very soon now. If it's true God help the Swiss! If not profound apologies I suppose. Anyway its got to be cleared up. Manitou enamoured of mountains.
If Jameson had been tried here there can be no doubt that he would have been shot, and perhaps some of his colleagues also. The excitement of the public is now calmed down. I shall try to-day to make arrangements with Kruger as to taking over the prisoners, and I will confer with him as to redressing the grievances of the residents of Johannesburg on the basis of your telegram of the 4th inst.
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