Life sketches and faith work . r of the Church, U. H. HuTCHiNs, , July 15, 1867. Washington, D. C, December 16, Scheetz, Sir:—The bearer, W. G. Raymond, has been extensively knownin Washington and vicinity for the last two jears, first as Lieu-tenant of the Provost Guard in this city, in which capacity he dis-tinguished himself by his skill and integrity, and won the confi-dence of all law-abiding citizens; he continued in that positionuntil promoted by the President. His extensive knowledge of Washington and vicinity, his pastexperience, and his skill in obtaining
Life sketches and faith work . r of the Church, U. H. HuTCHiNs, , July 15, 1867. Washington, D. C, December 16, Scheetz, Sir:—The bearer, W. G. Raymond, has been extensively knownin Washington and vicinity for the last two jears, first as Lieu-tenant of the Provost Guard in this city, in which capacity he dis-tinguished himself by his skill and integrity, and won the confi-dence of all law-abiding citizens; he continued in that positionuntil promoted by the President. His extensive knowledge of Washington and vicinity, his pastexperience, and his skill in obtaining the confessions of the par-ties arrested, or sufficient evidence in the cases (which latter cameunder my own observation), qualify him a most successful and effi-cient officer, and I cheerfully recommend him to your confidence,hoping he may obtain a good position in your Detective Corpsjwhere I feel assured he will render most valuable and eflectiveservice. Yours respectfully, Henry B. Todd, Capt. and Prov, Mar. Chapter Mt. Jewett, Word by the Way, Elmira, Various Places in Massachusetts, Back to Lansingburgh, In Vermont, Jersey City and Vicinity, Glorious Work, Again IN Lansingburgh, Back to Jersey City. he latter part of July, 1887, I was led to fulfil anengagement made months before, to go to , Fa., where my son Edwin and family re-side. On my way there I passed through Geneva,where I was immersed in the fall of 1837, inSeneca Lake. I also passed through Corning,stopping all night at Bradford ; in the morning Ipassed by the property that legally belonged to me, which isprized at $80,000, now illegally in the hands of others. As wewere ascending the mountain, the passengers and workmen werecursing and swearing until I was sorely tried and was led torebuke the devil, and ask the Lord to put them in fear. As wereached the Kenso Bridge, which is 301 feet high, spanning a ravine2000 feet across, I noticed that the ring-leader of the scofferswalked up the isle to
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