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Sacramento 20 November 1856

Rev. J. A. Benton

Dear Sir

The undersigned, Young
Men of your Congregation, desirous of making
Some acknwledgement [acknowledgement] to one who has endeared
himself to them by his constant and faithful
labors, and especially by his able and interesting
Courses of Lectures, beg your acceptance of
the accompanying purse and contents ~

With it please accept the assurance of
the high estimation in which we hold you,
as a Gentleman, as a Clergyman, and as a Friend ~

With great Respect
We Remain
Sincerely Yours

Lucius A. Booth [name circled]
Edward B. Kenyon
John McNeill
John Arnold
J. E. Perkins
Geo. H. Weaver [George H. Weaver]