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Funeral Obsequies of the late Col. Ransom

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The Montpelier Patriot contains a detailed
and interesting account of the impressive ccre-
monies attending the final ntcrmcnt, at Norwich,
of the remains of the gallant, brave and true
hearted RANSOM, which took place on the I'D
ult. The number assembled is estimated at near
ten thousand. The Rev. Mr.. BUTLER, OF wells
River preached the sermon on the occasion, and
an cuogy was pronounced by Adjutant General
IloPKISs of Rutland. OF these productions a
correspondent Of the Pa,rit says:-
"Mr Buffers sermon was repcic with elias ical hcnu-
ty sound theology, warm hearted sympathy, genuine
patriotism and ipassioned coqucncc, and was stct-
ed to with intense interest, and with sttdled ana cnas-
tened feeling which the solcmnity OF the occasion was
calculated to inspire And the address OF Gen Hop;
knS who had long been intimate trend OF Colonel
Ransom, was highly creditabe both to the head and
heart OF the speaker. 1t is spoken OF WIN universal
admiration as being most splendid production But
as both the sermon and the culogy VIII probably lie
published should not deem it expedlent to attempt
TO report them even it it were in my power to do So
"rhc Coffin" says the Patriots account, "was
covered with black velvet surnounted with a
silver plate bearing the following inscription
Nag. Gen. TRUMAN b. RANSOM, Cot. of the oh
Regiment q. $. htaniry JeH at Chapuhepcc,
Sept. 10. 1877. AIRED 49," We would have
omitted the "Nqj. Gen.
The following letters from Major Bliss, Gen
Tayor's Adj and andnuensis, and Gen. PIERCE
received by the Committee Of Arrangements
were read -
LEBANON, N. H., Feb 81, 1913
Dear Sir--I have received your note Of the 10th
inst conveying invitation to attend the funeral oh.
seuuics OF the late Col Ransom, at Norwich to-mor-
row hut regret to say that temporary indisposi-
ton, from which am suffering will probably de.
prvc OF the satisfaction which should feel in as
sstng render the last honors one who in his lit,
and in his death, has deserved well Of his state and
country
With many thanks for the honor Of your invitation
remain, With high regard and esteem,
Your obd'l servant, w. W. S. Bliss
Ira Davis, ESD, Norwich, VI.
LOWELL, Mass, Feb 22d 1913.
My dear Sir,-On my return to this city last evening
after an absence OF two weeks. found your letter of
the 18th inst, inviting me in behalf of the Committee
OF Arrangements to be present to-day the funeral of
my lamented friend the late Col. Ransom
! received n letter from Gen. Hopkins some DAYS
since, and 1t has been from that time matter of sin
cec regret that circunstancesbeyond my control must
deprive me OF the opportunity OF participating with
friends and ncgbors in the last testimonials of respect
for the memory of gallant and accomplished brother
officer, who from the first so largely shared in my n-
ieclions and confidence. You will probably see the
letter which | wrote to Gen. Hopkins and hope at
no distant day in personal interview with you, to re-
cur to incidents illustrative of the distinguished con-
duct and devoted spirit Of our friend whose brief mill
tary career lett nothing regret but its sudden and
melancholy termination.
Your friend and servant,
FRANKLIN PIERCE
Ira Davis Esq Norwich Vi