The New York herald., 1863-11-13
The Gettysburg Battle Field.

GETTYSBURG, Nov. z, 1868.
To His Excellency A. G. CURIIN Governor or Pennsyl
slR-ln accordance with previous arrangements in
soldier dead the Gettysburg battle field and awarded
the to f. H. Bieseckor the lowest bidder, for
specihcstions, Of which you have copy.
The contractor commenced tho work on the Goth ut
and has been removing about SIXTY bodies @ day
vision to avoid the possibility Of an error In the
marked graves. 4.
the cemetery grounds have been completed. At your
suggestion and consultation with representatives
from other States, have extended invitation to the
President and Vice President Of the United States,
and the members OF the Cabinet, to participate
In the exercises on the 10th instant.
have also invited Lieutenant General Scott and Ad-
mirai Charles Stewart, the distinguished and time
nonored Ia the army and navy
him to the officers and privates OF the Army OF the Poto
mac to be present and unite with in doing honor to
this last resting place Of their brave comrades 1t
TO very desirable and peculiarly fitting and appro
prate that these living comrades Of those who noby fell
through their vaor and blood, Should be represent
ed here and have taken the liberty to suggest to the
Commanding General that If not altogether Incompatible
with the movements Of the army small delegations from
zach regiment company be sent here on this OCCASION
galantly fought hope the request will be acceded
The orders Of Free Masons and Odd Fellows being the
two most prominent charitable and benevolent assoca.
tions IN tLe country have been invited throughout all
the command OF Major General Couch together with
military escort from the Middle Department. under Major
General Schenck.
There will be procession formed In the town about ten
O'Clock in the morning. tho civic portion under the chief
marshaiship OF Hon. w. II. Lamon, United States
Marshal for the District OF Columbia, assisted by
the United States Marshas from each district through
out the loyal States. In addition 70 these the Governor
Of zach state has appointed two assistant marshals.
The procession win proceed 70 the cemetery grounds,
where prayer will be offered up by the Rev ]. h.
Stockton chaplain Of the United States Senate and the
GRAFTON delivered BY Hon. Edward Everett after whcn
drge, selected for the occasion by Prof. LOngelow viii
bs sung by q choir. This will be followed By dedica-
tory by the President OF the United states SET
ting apart the ground to the sacred for which has
been prepared. Each part Of the programme will DO
followed with music by Of the several bands which
will be In attendance.
Most OF the Governors Of the eighteen States having
lots in cemetery will be present In person, with large
delegations. Those who cannot attend in person will
send representatives The officers Of the different rail
roads making extensive arrangements to afford
proper travelling facilities TO the people, and think
that tho combined Efforts Of . numbers OF COM
panios will insure accommodations over the rail
roads The citizens OF the town Of Gettysburg will
generally open their houses and do all IN their power TO
make every comfortable. and the accommodations
which be given here, together with the opportunities
which will be afforded to leave on the cars for York.
Harrisburg and Baltimore in the evening after the
cses over will be sufficient for the immense
Of people which will be assembled this memorable
occasion.
have the honor be, with great respect Excel
leucy's obedient servant, DAVID WILLS.