"Captain Randolph: I have been commissioned by the members of
Company D, (Barry Guard,) under your command, to present you in
their behalf this beautiful sword and belt, in testimony of
their high appreciation of your uniform urbanity to, and kind
treatment of, your Company, and of your ability as an officer.
While I feel honored in being the medium of communication
between the Company (which, among all others, possesses my
highest affection) and yourself, I can refer with pride to this
testimonial as conclusive evidence, not only of your high
qualities as an officer, but also the kindness of your heart.
Captain, I commit this sword to your keeping in confidence, that
possessing those qualities as an officer and a man, you will
never suffer it to be dishonored."