"WAsHINcToN, June 8, 1886
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"GENTLEMEN: l thankfully accept the beautiful
and valuable sword and belt with which the par
tal kindness of portion of my Washington
friends, animated by their patriotic ardor has this
day requested me, through Mr.. John P. Pepper
to select for my use, that it may serve a safe
guard through the perils yet may have TO encoun-
ter.


wear and keep with grateful pride this token Of your
generous confidence, the bright blade drawn in the
cause of our beloved country, though it may fail to
win, in its best efforts, fame and distinction, sha
never be tarnished with dishonor in my hands.
also accept and return to Mr.. oseph Boyd my heart
felt thanks for the epaulettes which he presented to
me through the hands off Mr. Jno. Pepper.
81 remain, gentlemen, most respectfully, your
obedient servant,


"WM. J. PARHAM.


"To Messrs. Jno. p Pepper, Alex. Lee, Jas
Eddy, Hayden, Delany, and others"