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those who possess them, is the sincere wish, my dear Commodore Elliott, of your most obedient servant,
SILAS E. BURROWS.
H. M. S. Sybille, HONGKONG, July 7th, 1857.
MY DEAR SIR, I had the pleasure of receiving yesterday through the Admiral, your letter of the 22d March, and the handsome silver pitcher and mug, you have done me the honor of presenting me as a remembrance and from grateful feelings towards me and the officers of my ship, for protection extended to the citizens of the United States and to American shipping at Whampoa.
I beg to assure you that I accept this token of good feeling from you as a citizen of the United States with great pleasure.
I was chiefly employed elsewhere during the time the Sybille was at Whampoa, but it is gratifying to me as it is also to the officers who carried on the duties of the ship, during my absence, to know, that our exertions to be useful have been appreciated by you and your countrymen.
It was our duty to assist all our neighbours whether English or American, and it is as you say, satisfactory, to see the Parent and Child work well together. Accept my best thanks for your flattering letters and for the remembrance, and believe me to remain, my dear Sir, your most obedient servant,
CHARLES B. ELLIOTT.
To S. E. BURROWS, Esq., Hongkong.
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Washington July 17. 1850.
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Understanding that my friend, Mr. S. E. Burrows Esq., whom I have known in Europe, I take great pleasure in commending him, (to all who may know him) as a gentleman of mild and amiable disposition, & accomplished manners, and distinguished reputation in business, and a philanthropist.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
I beg to certify that the above Signature is that of Mr. Millard Fillmore President of the United States of America.
London Decr 12-1860
GEORGE M. DALRYMPLE.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America