, 1862-05-14

Capt. William 8. Swan, Of Company G, 57th
Illinois regiment, at the great battle OF Shiloh
was severely wounded and lost his sword.
Capt Swan was formerly in the mail service,
holding the responsible position Of route
agent on the Ga1cna and Chicago Union Rail
road. He Tas most excellent and popular
officer in that service, but bis patriotism
would not let him remain here when be
thought his country needed him in front Of
the enemy, and he resigned his position in the
mail service to take position as Captain of |
the company which he commanded on that +!
bloody field On his return to this city to re- !
cuperate from his wound, his old associates in |
the Chicago Post Office, who know him we'll,
and honor him for his noble qualities, deter
| mined that the Captain should have another
! sword, IS good q one as ever graced soldiers
| thigh and 1t was Immediately obtained, with
| the accompaniment Of an elegant silver
mounted Colts revolver. Yesterday WIS tae
| day fixed for the presentation, and goodly
| pnrty, at about 2 o'clock, proceeded from the
Post Office to the Captains house, where the
pleasant ceremonies took p1ace.
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dressed Capt. Swan, as follows:
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~ toll and with them our best wishes for your 50
s, 1etu.n to your family and friends.
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L. Grxr1Frrr.-In acknowledging the pleasure
.x fee, On this most unexpected occasion, can b
ooi briefly express my sincere and heartfelt than
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n1s hands Of Providence in bringing confusion
ds traitors and in contributing to the pefnaneac!
Id ddi our good Government.
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Ths sword bears the following iuscripti
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