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CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, July 9, 1S49.
SIR: The committee of arrangements return you their grateful thanks for
the admirable manner in which you have complied with their request, to deliver
a eulogy upon the life and character of JAMES K. POLK, late President of the
United States.
Devoid of fulsome praise, it spoke truth in its most convincing form, and
was an effort worthy one statesman,occupying a proud andhonorable position,
to the memory of an illustrious brother statesman-now no more.
In order that it may be laid before the American peop'e, and in conformity
with the resolution of the Jackson Democratic Association, we request of you
a copy of your address for publication.
We are, with the highest regard, your obedient servants,
B. F. BROWN,
J. E. DOW,
THOS. RITCHIE,
JOHN M. McCALLA,
J. D. HOOVER,
THOMAS J. GALT,
GEO. W. PHILLIPS,
Z. W. McKNEW,
Committee of Arrangements.
To the Hon. HENRY S. FOOTE.
WASHINGTON, July 9, 1849.
GENTLEMEN: A copy of the eulogy to-day delivered by me, upon the life and
character of JAMEs K. POLK, late President of the United States, is herewith
transmitted to you for publication, as you have decided that this is the proper
disposition to be made of it, and have requested me to enable you to make it.
For the very kind terms in which your request is couched, you will please
accept my cordial acknowledgments.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the highest respect and the warm-
est kindness, your friend and fellow-citizen,
HENRY S. FOOTE.
Messrs. B. F. BROWN, J. E. Dow, THOMAS RITCHIE, and others.
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