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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMANDERY.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1885.
TO THE COMMANDERY STATE OF OHIO :
The District of Columbia Commandery appreciate your fraternal em- brace, congratulates you on your wonderful progress and prosperity, and trusts that each of you may live to enjoy many more anniversary dinners. JOSEPH R. HAWLEY, Commander.
ALBERT ORDWAY, Recorder.
ILLINOIS COMMANDERY.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX,
CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 1885.
Companion :- I regret to say your telegram was not received until this morning. Will save it, however, and read it at the next meeting. Yours Fraternally, RICHARDS ROBINS, Recorder.
GEN. J. M. SCHOFIELD, U. S. A.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX :
I regret very much it will not be possible for me to meet the Ohio Com- mandery to-morrow. Please present my kind regards to the Commander and all Companions present.
J. M. SCHOFIELD.
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GEN. W. S. HANCOCK.
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, Jan. 23, 1885.
Dear Sir :- Your favor of the 20th, inviting me to the annual dinner of the Ohio Commandery, on the 4th of February next, was duly received.
I am exceedingly sorry that recent family afflictions will prevent my being present. Some unforeseen event has always occurred, much to my regret, to deprive me of the pleasure of meeting my comrades of the Ohio Commandery. I still hope for better fortune in the future. I am,
Very truly yours,
W. S. HANCOCK.
A. H. MATTOX, EsQ., Recorder M. O. L. L. U. S.
P. S .- Up to the time of my affliction it was my determination to be present at the annual dinner.
W. S.H.
GEN. W. S. HANCOCK.
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, Feb. 6, 1885.
Dear Sir :- Please accept my thanks for the mementoes of your ban- quet. I trust you enjoyed yourselves and regret I could not have been with you, as was my intention before my recent sorrow. I am,
Very truly yours, W. S. HANCOCK.
A. H. MATTOX, Recorder M. O. L. L. U. S.
GEN. FRANCIS A. WALKER, COMMANDER, MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, Jan. 12, 1885.
My Dear Sir :- I very much regret that my duties will not permit me to avail myself of your very kind invitation to attend the second annual dinner of the Ohio Commandery, on the 4th proximo. Hoping you will have a grand, good time I remain,
Faithfully yours, FRANCIS A. WALKER.
LT. MATTOX, Recorder etc., etc.
GEN. SELDON CONNOR, COMMANDER, MAINE.
Gen. Selden Connor regrets that he cannot accept the kind invitation of the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order of the Loyal Legion, to attend the second annual dinner of the Commandery on the 4th proximo.
AUGUSTA, MAINE, Jan. 29, 1885.
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GEN. LUCIUS FAIRCHILD, COMMANDER, WISCONSIN.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S. ) MADISON, Dec. 26, 1884.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion of the United States :
My Dear Lieutenant and Companion :- I thank the officers of the Ohio Commandery heartily for the kind invitation to be present at their second annual dinner, and regret very much that my engagements are such as to render it impossible for me to accept. Another year I hope to meet the Ohio Companions if they will let me. Trusting that your festivities may be as pleasant as possible, I am, dear Recorder,
Fraternally yours,
LUCIUS FAIRCHILD.
COL. JNO. MASON LOOMIS, COMMANDER, ILLINOIS. MILITARY ORDER LOYAL LEGION U. S. ) COMMANDERY STATE OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 1885.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder :
I have the honor to acknowledge the invitation of the Commandery of the State of Ohio to be present at its second annual dinner, on February 4th next, and desire you to express to the Commandery my regrets that other engagements will prevent my acceptance of the tendered compliment.
Respectfully, JOHN MASON LOOMIS.
WISCONSIN COMMANDERY.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S. ) MILWAUKEE, Feb. 5, 1885. {.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX :
Dear Recorder and Companion :- Allow me to extend to the Ohio Commandery, through you, the cordial greeting of the Wisconsin Com- mandery, and their hearty good wishes for the long continuance of the lives and happiness of every member of your Commandery, and many happy reunions at your annual anniversary; also, their hearty thanks for the beautiful souvenir just received-the miniature cannon with the programme so delicately and fittingly designed. It shall grace our next lunch table in a conspicuous place, and shall be placed among our objects of interest in our hall. We, as a Commandery, greatly appreciate all the many atten- tions and kindnesses we have received through your Commandery. To one and all of you, many good wishes.
Yours sincerely,
LUCIUS FAIRCHILD, Commander.
JAS. R. SAVILLE, Recorder.
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GEN. W. L. ELLIOTT, COMMANDER, SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Jan. 13, 1885.
A. H. MATTOX, Recorder Ohio Commandery M. O. L. L. U. S.
Companion :- With many thanks for the kind invitation to be present at the second annual dinner of your Commandery, I regret my inability to be with you. Located, as you are, at so central a point of our country, and having so many prominent members of our Order in your Commandery, its meetings cannot be otherwise than pleasant, and I should be glad to be there. Remember me most kindly to my many old friends, and believe me,
Very truly, your obedient servant,
W. L. ELLIOTT, Bt .- Maj .- Gen., U. S. A., and Comd'r. California Commandery.
ILLINOIS COMMANDERY.
CHICAGO, Feb, 12, 1885.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder,
Ohio Commandery, Military Order, Loyal Legion.
Dear Sir :- The Commandery of Illinois sends cordial and warmest congratulations to the Commandery of Ohio, and sincere wishes for many happy returns of the anniversary celebrated on Feb. 4, 1885, which would have been forwarded in form before, but for failure to receive Ohio's tele- gram and absence of Illinois' Recorder.
JOHN MASON LOOMIS, Commander.
WM. ELIOT FURNESS, Registrar.
GEN. ALBERT ORDWAY, RECORDER, DISTRICT COLUMBIA.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S. ) WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31, 1885.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, etc.
My Dear Sir and Companion :- The formal expression of regret can- not convey to you my disappointment in not being able to accept your very cordial invitation to attend the annual dinner of Ohio Commandery.
Very truly yours, ALBERT ORDWAY.
CAPT. JAMES R. SAVILLE, RECORDER, WISCONSIN. LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder.
Please extend to your Commandery my thanks for their cordial invita- tion to their annual dinner. I deeply regret that it will be impossible for me to be present. May you have a most happy and joyous reunion, is my hearty wish.
Yours most sincerely,
JAS. R. SAVILLE, Recorder Wisconsin Com'd'y.
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LIEUT. EDW. M. RAND, RECORDER, MAINE.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S., ) PORTLAND, Jan. 30, 1885.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Commandery of the State of Ohio.
My Dear Sir :- To the cordial invitation to your annual dinner, on February 4th, please present to your Commandery and accept for yourself my hearty thanks with regret that the distance makes my acceptance im- possible. Our feeling of tender affection of our little sister of Ohio is mingled with pride and respect for the stature she has attained. For two years old she beats the record. With all good wishes for the 4th, and for the future, I am,
Ohio's sincerely, EDWARD M. RAND.
GEN. CHAS. A. CARLETON, RECORDER, NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 1885.
Dear Sir and Companion :- Many thanks for your kind invitation for the second annual dinner of the Ohio Commandery, and I regret exceed- ingly my inability to be present and meet our western Companions. Please extend cordial greetings from the Commandery of New York and myself, personally, and wishing you the pleasure and success that your zeal and enterprise warrant, I am,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, CHARLES A. CARLETON, Recorder.
To LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX.
CAPT. RICHARD ROBINS, RECORDER, ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 1885. CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Commandery of Ohio.
Captain and Companion :- I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 20th inst., conveying to me the very kind invitation of the Commandery of Ohio to be present at their second annual dinner. It would give me very great pleasure to be with you on the occasion men- tioned. Vivid recollections of the delightful times I had with your Com- mandery at Cleveland last June, tell me very well the pleasures in store for me at Cincinnati. Official duties call me and I must remain at my post the evening of Feb. 4. I will be with you in heart and spirit, and wish to con- gratulate your Commandery on its amazing success. Thanking you and the Commandery of Ohio for their kind invitation, and regreting my ina- bility to attend, I remain, Yours, etc.,
RICHARD ROBINS, Recorder.
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GEN. CHAS. A, CARLETON.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S., Į NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 1885.
Dear Sir and Commander :- Your order of exercises for second annual dinner, with warlike accompaniment, duly received, for which accept my thanks. If your Commandery progresses as it has in the past, you will need twenty-inch guns instead of the miniature affair at present your emblem. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES A. CARLETON, Recorder.
To LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX.
COL. ARNOLD A. RAND, RECORDER, MASS.
MILITARY ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S., ) BOSTON, Jan. 24, 1885.
Dear Mattox :- May I tell you, personally, how I appreciate your kind remembrance, and the official invitation to the annual dinner of your Com- mandery ? I greatly wish it were in my power to accept, and so see you again, but my business engagements preclude all thought of it, and I must ask you to frame courteous response of regrets. We go on quietly here but are generally successful, and I look forward to the Recorders' meeting at the Congress as marking out not only a pleasant time, but a new era of success for the Order. Sincerely,
ARNOLD A. RAND.
COL. A. A. RAND, RECORDER.
MILITARY, ORDER, LOYAL LEGION, U. S., Į BOSTON, Feb. 6, 1885. '}
Dear Mattox :- Your dispatch came to us in good time, and I trust our lame but most cordial response reached you in season. This morning the express brings us the unique design and bill of fare, and, anew, you have my congratulations upon your fertility of resource and nicety of exe- cution. Many years of success. Sincerely,
ARNOLD A. RAND, Recorder.
GEN. P. H. SHERIDAN, U. S. A.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 1885.
My Dear Sir :- I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of an invita- tion to attend the second annual dinner of the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order, Loyal Legion of the United States, to be given at the Burnet House, Cincinnati, Feb. 4, 1885. In reply, I have to thank the Committee for their kind remembrance, but am sorry to say, that on ac- count of other engagements, it will not be possible for me to be present on that occasion.
Very truly yours,
P. H. SHERIDAN, Lieut .- Gen. CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Cincinnati, O.
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GEN. W. T. SHERMAN.
ST. LOUIS, MO., Jan. 13, 1885. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, M. O. L. L. U. S.
Dear Sir :- I am just back from a three weeks' visit to New York, Phil- adelphia and Washington, and find your letter of the 5th of January, invit- ing me to the reunion of your Order on the 4th of February next. I have a great many similar invitations and must decline all, as I must claim all the advantages of my retirement, which presupposes a necessity for a ces- sation of labor by reason of age. Thanking you for your kind expressions of interest. I am, with great respect,
Your friend, W. T. SHERMAN.
SECRETARY OF WAR.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 1885.
My Dear Sir :- I beg, through you, to extend my thanks to the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion for the kind invitation, which I have re- ceived, to attend the second annual dinner of the Commandery on the 4th of February. It would give me great pleasure to meet the members of the Order on that occasion; but it is quite impossible for me to absent myself from Washington this Winter without great inconvenience. I am,
Very truly yours, ROBERT LINCOLN.
A. H. MATTOX, EsQ., Recorder, Loyal Legion. .
CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE.
Chief Justice Waite regrets that it is impossible for him to accept the invitation with which he has been favored by the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, to attend the second annual dinner of the Commandery, in Cincinnati, on the 4th of February next.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA., Jan. 27, 1885.
GEN. W. Q. GRESHAM.
CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX.
My Dear Captain :- I regret that my engagements here are such as to oblige me to decline the polite invitation of your Commandery to be present at the second annual dinner, at the Burnet House, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. I sincerely hope that all present will have an evening of delightful enjoy - ment.
Very sincerely yours,
W. Q. GRESHAM.
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FREMONT, Jan. 29, 1885.
LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder.
Dear Companion :- I regret to be compelled, in consequence of poor health, to say that I shall not be able to attend the Loyal Legion annual dinner on the 4th of Feb. As the battle of Shiloh is being fought over I would like to be present and take a hand in that fight again-at the dinner.
Truly yours,
R. P. BUCKLAND.
GEN. DON CARLOS BUELL.
AIRDRIE, KY., Jan. 20, 1885.
A. H. MATTOX, ESQ.
Dear Sir :- It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of the invitation of the Commandery of the Loyal Legion, to attend the re- union of the Society on the 4th of February, proximo, and I regret very much that my engagements will place it out of my power to avail myself of the invitation. With much respect,
Your obedient servant, D. C. BUELL.
ADMIRAL DAVID D. PORTER.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1885.
Gentlemen :- I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your kind in- vitation to be present at the second annual dinner of the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Feb. 4, 1885. I regret very much that my engagements will prevent my leaving Washington at the time specified, which will deprive me of the pleasure of being present on so interesting an occasion. I remain,
Very respectfully and truly yours, DAVID D. PORTER, Admiral. J. L. FOLEY, EsQ., and others of the Committee, M. O. L. L. U. S., Cin'ti, O.
VICE-ADMIRAL ROWAN, U. S. N.
Vice-Admiral Rowan has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the invitation of the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, to the second annual dinner of the Command- ery, to be given at the Burnet House, Cincinnati, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1885, and regrets that official duties will prevent his presence on that occasion.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1885.
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GEN. GEORGE CROOK, U. S. A.
PRESCOTT, Jan. 13. 1885. MR. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Ohio Commandery, M. O. L. L. U. S.
Dear Sir :- I regret most sincerely that, in reply to your kind invita- tion just received, I am unable to send anything but my regrets, and my best wishes for the complete success of your dinner, on Feb. 4, 1885.
Very sincerely yours, GEORGE CROOK, Brigadier-General.
GEN. M. C. MEIGS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1885. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, M. O. L. L. U. S.
Dear Sir :- It will not be possible for me to go to Cincinnati to attend the annual dinner of your Commandery, on the 13th of February next. Wishing you a pleasant time then, and continued prosperity to your branch of the Legion, I remain,
Faithfully yours,
M. C. MEIGS, Q. M. Gen., U. S. A. (retired.) Brevet Maj .- Gen. U. S. A.
GEN. ABNER DOUBLEDAY, U. S. A.
MENDHAM, N. J., Jan. 7, 1885.
Dear Sir :- It is with great regret that I find I shall be unable to attend the second annual dinner of your Commandery, in Cincinnati. I thank you none the less for the good feeling that dictated the invitation. It would have given me great pleasure to meet the Ohio veterans who contributed Sherman, Rosecrans, Hayes, Cox and a host of other leaders, who did so much to crush the rebellion. With much esteem, I am,
Very truly yours,
ABNER DOUBLEDAY, Bt. Maj .- Gen. U. S. A.
GEN. JNO. CORSE.
WINCHESTER, MASS., Jan. 7, 1885. A. H. MATTOX, EsQ., Recorder, Ohio Commandery, M. O. L. L. U. S.
Dear Sir :- I desire to convey my warmest acknowledgments to the Committee of your Commandery for their invitation to the annual dinner, to be given on the 4th prox., and to express my regrets at not being able to avail myself of this mark of courtesy. With the sincerest wish that you may have a delightful reunion, and that your Committee and the members of your Commandery may all live to return again and again to their merry annuals, I beg to renew the expressions of gratitude and regard, and sub- scribe myself,
Sincerely, a brother " Mollusk,"
JNO. M. CORSE.
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GEN. J. M. SCHOFIELD, U. S. A.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24, 1884. CAPTAIN A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion.
Dear Sir and Companion :- I have received, this morning, your very cordial letter of the 22d instant, conveying the kind invitation of your Com- mander and Commandery, to attend their annual renuion, in Cincinnati, on February 4th, and I hope it may be possible for me to be present on that occasion. If circumstances permit, it will afford me great pleasure to meet my old friends and Companions at Cincinnati. Please convey to President Hayes and the Commandery of Ohio my most cordial greeting and thanks for their kind invitation, and accept for yourself, my dear Cap- tain, my sincere regard and fraternal greeting.
Very truly yours,
J. M. SCHOFIELD.
GEN. D. S. STANLEY, U. S. A.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX., Jan. 7, 1885.
Dear Captain :- Your invitation is very flattering, and no one I know of enjoys a good dinner more than myself, but one thousand miles, over a bumpy railroad, is an obstacle not easily overcome. I must content myself with wishing all my Companions a good appetite, that glorious glow of brotherly friendship only known to reunited old soldiers, and not one head- ache the day after.
Yours truly,
D. S. STANLEY.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, M. O. L. L., Commandery of Ohio.
COL. W. F. VILAS.
MADISON, WIS., Jan. 12, 1885. CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Ohio Commandery, M. O. L. L. U. S.
My Dear Sir :- Your very flattering invitation to participate in the pleasures of the annual banquet of your Commandery, has strongly excited a desire to accept the proffered honor, and the toast you name I should greatly like to speak to, but upon surveying the engagements and duties which press upon my time .this winter, I cannot find an opportunity open to me to indulge my wishes, and I am reluctantly compelled to pray your excuse, and solicit for some other the favor I would gladly appropriate myself. Accept my grateful acknowledgments for the remembrance, so gratifying in every view, and present my cordial greetings to our distinguished fellow- soldiers, who will give delight to your feast. I have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
WM. F. VILAS.
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GEN. O. HOWARD, U. S. A.
OMAHA, Jan. 29, 1885. LIEUT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, M. O. L. L. U. S., Com'd'y of Ohio.
My Dear Sir :- I sincerely regret that my distance from Cincinnati, and my duties, make it impossible for me to accept your kind invitation for Wednesday evening, Feb. 4th, next. Please convey to your officers and comrades my sincerest wishes for their continued welfare.
Very sincerely yours,
O. O. HOWARD. Brig .- Gen. U. S. A.
GEN. JNO. POPE, U. S. A.
Jan. 24, 1885.
My Dear Captain :- I have this moment received an invitation to be present at and participate in the banquet, to be given by the Commandery of the Loyal Legion, on the 4th of February. Will you please give my warmest thanks to the Committee for their kind and most gratifying re- membrance of me on such an occasion. It is with great regret that my great distance from you compels me to send an excuse, instead of putting in an appearance in person, but you well know that I cannot be with you in the flesh as I shall assuredly be in the spirit. It is my hope to be a member of your Commandery, and a resident member in Cincinnati, and I shall then be able to enjoy a pleasure which circumstances now put out of my reach. With many thanks,
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX.
JNO. POPE.
GEN. W. B. HAZEN, U. S. A.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, Ohio Commandery, L. L.
Thanking you very cordially for your kind invitation to attend the sec- ond annual dinner, the 4th of February, I am compelled to decline, as it will be almost impossible to leave Washington at that time. Wishing you all a most happy meeting, I am Sincerely yours,
W. B. HAZEN.
GEN. C. C. AUGUR, U. S. A.
FT. LEAVENWORTH, KAS., Jan. 31, 1885.
Dear Mr. Mattox :- I am just in receipt of the Committee's courteous invitation to attend the second annual dinner of the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, at Cincinnati, Feb. 4th, next. I regret very much that my duties, at this time, are such that I cannot, with propriety, absent myself from my headquarters. It will therefore be impossible for me to be with you on the very interesting occasion. I am,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. C. AUGUR, Brig .- Gen. U. S. A.
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CAPT. PETER D. KEYSER, JR. V .- COM'D'R, PENN. COM'D'RY.
Junior Vice-Commander, Capt. Peter D. Keyser, regrets exceedingly his inability to accept the very kind and complimentary invitation of the Com- mandery of the State of Ohio, M. O. L. L. U. S., for Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, 1885. He tenders the warmest feelings of companionship, and wishes that all may have a very pleasant and enjoyable evening.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1, 1885.
GEN. M. F. FORCE.
February 4, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX.
My Dear Sir :- Mrs. Perkins, the most prized friend I have left, is dy- ing this morning-I suppose she is dead now. It will be impossible for me to go to the banquet this evening. I regret deeply not to meet our visiting Companions, but I cannot do it.
Very truly yours,
M. F. FORCE.
GEN. M. D. LEGGETT.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 29, 1885.
My Dear Mattox :- Present indications are that it will be impossible for me to attend our annual dinner. I am notified that Judge Wallace, of the United States Circuit Court, has set a case for hearing in New York, on the 5th prox., in which I am attorney for complainant. This is an important case, which I cannot neglect. I am making strenuous effort for change of time, but with little hope of success. Very truly,
M. D. LEGGETT
COL. JNO. MASON BROWN.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 24, 1885.
Dear Sir :- I am very sorry that I will be absent from the banquet of the Commandery of the Loyal Legion. On that day I must argue a case at Frankfort. Thanks for your kind offer to have my diploma corrected. I wish it to read, John Mason Brown, Colonel Forty-Fifth Regiment, Ken- tucky Mounted Infantry, Volunteers. Will you kindly have the correction made, and greatly oblige,
Yours very truly, JOHN MASON BROWN.
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LIEUT. AMOS TOWNSEND.
CLEVELAND, Jan 31, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX.
My Dear Sir :- I regret very much that an important business engage- ment, for the 5th of February, will prevent me the pleasure of being present at the annual dinner of the Loyal Legion, on the 4th of February. I had hoped to be able to be with you, but find, at the last moment, I cannot. Wishing you all a happy, joyous time, which I know you will have, I am,
Most faithfully yours, AMOS TOWNSEND.
COL. JOS. M. C. BELL.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 2, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, etc.
Dear Captain :- I have the kind invitation of the Reception Commit- tee in the name of Ohio Commandery, to attend the reception to be given on the 4th inst., to Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes. I regret very much my in- ability to be present upon that occasion, and know that it will be one of special pleasure. Please give my regards to the Companions whom I have the honor of knowing. Yours very truly,
JOS. M. C. BELL.
GEN. ROB'T E. PATTERSON.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 1885.
COMPANION A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, etc.
· Dear Sir and Companion :- I am in receipt of the very kind invitation of the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, to the second annual dinner, on the 4th of February, prox. Please accept my sincere thanks for the courteous remembrance. I greatly regret my inability to be with you, but right heartily wish you all a royal, good time.
With great regard, ROBERT E. PATTERSON.
GEN. T. KILBY SMITH.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 1885.
General Thos. Kilby Smith regrets that imperative engagements pre- vent his acceptance of the polite invitation of the Commandery of the State of Ohio, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, to be present at the second annual dinner of the Commandery. Absent in the flesh, he will be with his Companions in the spirit.
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GEN. S. D. OLIPHANT.
TRENTON, Feb. 3, 1885.
CAPT. A. H. MATTOX, Recorder, etc.
Dear Sir :- I have put off answering the kind invitation of the Com- mittee to the last moment, in hopes to be able to take Cincinnati in on my way to New Orleans and have another good time with you, but find myself unable to do so, and have to give up both. Please present my kind re- membrances to the Commandery, and my sincere regrets that I cannot ac- cept the invitation of your Committee, to be with you on the 4th inst.
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