[Pamphlets. American history]

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WORCESTER, June 17, 1850.
Hon. G. WASHINGTON WARREN, Chairman of Com., &c.
Dear Sir,-I greatly regret to find myself denied, by the state of
my health, the gratification which I had anticipated, of attending the
commemorative celebration of the " Battle of Bunker Hill," at Charlestown, this day;-but every sentiment of my heart will be with those
who are engaged in the festival. I pray leave to offer a thought, to
occupy any vacant moment which may not be more appropriately
filled:
The future conflicts and triumphs of our country-Like the Battle of Bunker Hill, may
they ever be for freedom and the rights of man, and receive the sympathies of humanity, and
the plaudits of the civilized world.
I am, sir, most respectfully, and with a grateful sense of obligation
for the honor of the invitation by the committee, their and your obedient servant,
LEVI LINCOLN.
[From Commodore SrMITH, Chief' of the Bureau of Docks and Yards, Navy Department.]
WASHINGTON, June 15th, 1850.
Gentlemen, —I have had the honor to receive your invitation in
behalf of the Committee of Arrangements of the city of Charlestown
and the Bunker Hill Monument Association, to attend the celebration
of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill, on the
17th inst., and regret that my public duties will deprive me of the
pleasure of being present and uniting in the ceremonies contemplated
on this interesting and patriotic occasion.
I am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH SMITH.
To Messrs. G. WASHINGTON WARREN, Chairman, and WM.
W. WHEILDON, Secretary, &c., &c., Charlestown, Mass.
BOSTON, June 13, 1850.
To G. WASHINGTON WARREN, Esq., Chairman of Com., &c.
Sir,-I have received the invitation you have done me the honor to
send me for the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the
battle of Bunker Hill. It is not probable that I shall be here on that
day, and if I am, it will be because I am detained by engagements
that will prevent me from joining in your celebration,-a circumstance