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Singleton, was passed by the Club, rerognizing his claim to be honored 

 in an especial manner, in consequence of his bavins; been a member of 

 the Club for fifty years. He was unanimously elected an honorary mem- 

 ber. 



The Secretary was directed to convey to Col. Singleton the proceed- 

 ing of the Club in this matter, which pleasing duty he had the gratifica- 

 tion to perform by the subjoined letter : 



Charleston, February, 1850. 

 CoL. Richard Sixgleton : 



Dear Sir — The pleasing duty devolves, upon me, to present to you the 

 following resolution, passed unanimously by the South Carolina Jockey 

 Club: 



"In consideration of the long period that Col. Richard Singleton has 

 been identified with this Club as a member, and the agreeable character 

 of our social intercourse with him, together with the benefits that the 

 American Turf has derived from his support, he is hereby unanimously 

 declared an Honorary Member of the South Carolina Jockey Club." 



In conveying to you the above resolution, permit me to accompany it 

 with the assurances of my own personal regard, and my most respectful 

 appreciation of the kind courtesy that has ever marked your intercourse 

 with me as an oflacer of the Club. 



John B. Irving, Secretary. 



In reply to the above letter, Col. Singleton acknowledged the honor 

 conferred upon him, and signified his willingness, at all times hereafter, 

 by his experience, advice, and countenance, to further the prosperity of 

 the South Carolina Jockey Club, and to promote the interest of the sports 

 over the Washington Course. 



1851. — Wednesday, Feb. 5. — Jockey Club Purse, |1,000, for all ages, 

 weight for age. 



T. B. Patterson's b.m. Charmer, by imp. Glencoe, out of Betsey 



IM alone, by Stockholder, 6 yrs., 11 



M. R. Singleton's br. g. Capt. Minor, by imp. Monarch, out of imp. 



Cheap, by Glaucus, out of Christabel, by Woful, 5 yrs., . 2 2 



Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 57 sec. ; 2d heat, 7 m. 55 sec. 



Same day. — Hutchinson Stake for 3 year olds. — Colts, 90 lbs., fillies 

 87 lbs. Eight subscribers at $250 each, h. ft., $50 if declared before 

 the 1st November ; if two or more start, the Club to add §500. — 2 mile 

 heats. 



