The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-22

in memory the Captain George Lincoln; in which
published assent and Will furnish the original for that
purpose.
many persons who dissent from the sentiments contained d
the letter. that should be published; but now that call
also made by yourself and the author behalf of those
who approve them, and the of giving them publicity
cannot be viewed as an appeal to the synPuy o, Pa
dice OF either party enclose the letter. with request ina
my letter OF invitation and this communication DC also
printed with it.
1t should be understood that the preliminary arrange
meuts for the funeral honors all completed Except
the actual issuing the invitation TO such officers and c
zens as might wish to oin previous the invitation to
Gen Howe and after a voluntary innaon from one of
his staff that such request as that contained IN my oe 10
b. F. EDMANDs,
Bosroy, June 80, 1917.
GENERAL. The remains Of the late Captain Lincoln, of
Ia will sho lily arrive this port and afterwards be inter
red at Worcester with military honors
Gen Hobbs, of Worcester, has requested me to take the
proper perform such ceremonies here may
have detailed pany from my regiment receive
and the body Worcester the morning of the day
the inerment, and wish to have the proper meas
bring such officers may wish participate in
the ceremonies.
If you approve Of the idea, should like have you in
The ceremonies will be the fourth fifth day after the
rival OF the vessel with the remains.
Yours, respectfully,
b. +. EDMANDS,
Colonel LIST infantry, LIST brigade
Commanding LIST division M. " NJ
South WEYMOUTH July 5, 1917.
DEAR SIR have this morning received yours of the 3oh
umo relative the ntermen of Captain Lincoln, VINO
do not approve of the object expressed in your letter
seems to that The ~ which he M one rhich ought
H. The Mexican war has been pronounced, justly, think,
infamous; and do not know OF any reason which has
urged with equal truth and propriey as reason for ma
king war on the government Of the United States II the
treaties, have if that have failed to
pay their just debts at the proper time 50 have ours if
that government have raped the rights and liberties
of individuals who desired reside within her borders, so
have And what adds the enormty of the whole
is the hypocrisy which has been manifested in re-
gard and progress of this war, in assigning
false reasons for its ncepon and the most palpable alb
would not have occurred had it not been Tor the exist
ence Of slavery in own county, and desire on the
it into the Mexican territories? The whole scheme was
eontryed as believe to extend and perpeale tina, sys
whose voice is loud in the defamation of bert while
In like this, however cool one may be in danger
however daring in exploits or however reckless OF conse
any public honor which would apply with equal
force to the case OF dnes or pirate who should ex
Captain Lincoln belonged to the regular amy and
that his duty obey the orders of his superior officers
MexVn territory repusnant his inclnations,
that he made any effort be excused from the duties
placed par with the volunteer corps of the army, whose
niamy, hope. may be as lasting the they have
the defence of his country, would have been
ready than myself to do him honor but in the invasion OF
another country he loses all sympathy and all my
spect Such of my feelings regard to the sub
matter OF your letter and while thus plainly and
briefly express them in all honesty and with all due
spect those who may differ from in opinion, accord
to others the same liberty which claim for myself, OF
thinking and expressing their thoughts in accordance with
their conviction OF duty must therefore, decline taking
any part this matter, and leave your hands, the
hands of those who may feel ain interest the
With sentiments OF the highest respect, remain yours
NC,
APPLETON HOWE,
Major General LIST Division, M v M.
Colonel b. L. EDMAyDs,
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