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'sThe sublime assncation of heroic virtue and national
gratitude "-Gou. Chnon's Ioest.


The near and dear relations Of George Washing
ton Gusts To the Father of our country. procured
for him the enyiabe office of executor of the last
will and testament of that great man. His wife. il
seems, was not less alive to the merits Of public
benefactors and disnterested patriots. During the
heat Of the last presidential eecton--whe. all that
could be urged against Gen. Jackson had been con :
spicuously exhibited to the public gaze--when the
vias of envy. malice and corruption had been emp
tied upon his devo'ed head--this distinguished
lady, in language literally written in LETTERS
OF GOLD. presented to him, who, next to her
revered ancestor, had 81 filled the measure of our
counry's glory,' " tribute" fresh from the tomb
of Mount Vernon--and La Faycttc was the bearer.


"Washngton, Feb. %, 1926
The birth day of Washington, a III time for tribute
ct respect to him, whose glorious aciev pace
nec-t N the father Of our c0unry


On this day. present General jackson, ring Of the
hcros hair OF the color was when he led soldiers
vctory-- was made IN this city, and of American gold.
Wear it in remembrance of him WHO was first in the
hearts of his country, and of her who gives to you with
her best wishes for your health and happiness


ELIZA w. CuGTIS.
10 General Jackson %


To which Washingtcn's "ncxt friend'' replied
in the following language
Washington, Feb. 22d, 1895.
"My dear Madam


BY the hands of mutual friend General LAFAYETTE
have had the extreme satisfaction OF receiving ring
tanning the hair cf Gen Washngton which you have done
me the honor present. Believe me, shall retain and
wear it with the greatest pleasure. uiil wear it in
membrance OF your kind opinions expressed towards
and of the ilusrous and revered man. the recollection
whose virtues and patriotism, be unnindul
Of Could the present you tender me, be 1t all increased
in value It would be by the consideration that It's presen-
a,ion has been through who devoted himself ii earl,
life the service Of happy country and who the
friend and associate Of our beloved Washington.


pray you accept my kind wishes for your health and
prosperity in life


With great respect, and regard, Your most obcdi-
ent servant. ANDREW JACKSON.
y1Irs. E. w. Cushs.'


And this is the murJerer--thc adutcrer--thc
trator-of the Adams Conventions and Address
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We will, next week, if possible, present the
correspondence accompanying the presentation to