Resolution

Handwritten resolutions from the News Boys Association wishing good health and prosperity for the ill Russell A. Alger, dated December 31, 1906, less than a month before his death:

Hall of the News Boys Association
Detroit Dec. 31st

At the regular weekly meeting of the News Boys' Association the following [?] resolution was unanimously adopted.

Whereas-
This with [?] agreed[?] that the association is advised[?] of the continued illness of our generous and most adored[?] friend Genl. Russell A. Alger. Therefore-
Resolved
That one do [?] to [?] & [?] of his [?] our heartfelt sympathy & express the hope that he may soon be [?] with perfect health & that happiness & prosperity may be abundantly showered upon him during the new year - further
Resolved
That as a further evidence of our esteem two of our members be chosen to present these resolutions at his residence.

By order of the [?]
James T. Stemling
Pres.