The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-27

A Splendid Present.

Mrs Eliza Shearer of Pottsville, Pa, Will serve
to show the cordiality of feeling existing between
the detachment of the l4th Regiment veteran
Reserves stationed there for some time, ana the
citizens of that vicinity. This lady rendered
herself particularly estimable to these men py
her untirng efforts to render comfortable thelr
sick comrades in hospital and by various kind
nesses shown them during their sojourn in that
locality. The album was made to order by the
firm of Altemas & Co., Philadelphia and has a
capacity for two hundred pictures. The binding
is rich and substantial the sides being heavily
nannelled plate on the first side bears the
name of the recipient in deeply engraved char
acters while ON the other side the inscription
Presented to MRS. ELIZA SHEARER, 6y 60. "A,
14th Req U. s. I7aualid Corps 1864 is elegant
ly impressed in gilt on the binding. On the gilt
edge of the leaves are representation OF the Y.
& Coat of Arms and the inscription, in raised
letters, g TO the Soldiers Friend The cost OF
this gift was seventy-five dollars and it's presen-
tation reflects credit alike upon the appreclatlVe
sentiment, taste and iberality of its donors
Hid. QRs Co. A.. 14rH RECT. V. r. c.,
RENDEZVOUS OF DISTRIBUTION, Apftto, Oh
At meeting of this company, held this 9th
day of April 1864, at 8 O'Clock, P. M, for. the
purpose of taking action with reference to the
presentation to Mrs Eliza Shearer, of Pottsville,
Pa. of a Photograph Album, which meeting was
oroanized bv choosing Capt. Granville Fernald,
Chairman and Lieut. John F. Smith, Secretary.
1t was unanimously
Resolved That in presenting this gift to our
friend Mrs. Shearer, we evince but slight de-
gree of the unqualified respect and esteem we
entertain for her. No ordinary token woulo pe
Sufficient recognition of the services and merits
of one who is so deserving the title OF ne
Soldiers Friend"
Resolued, That in addition to this feeble tes-
al IF
hearty thanks for all favOrS bestowed upon us
by Mrs Shearer and at the same tlme haylne
in grateful remembrance the KINDNESS ana pen
evidence of numerous other ladies ana gentle-
men of Pottsyille we extend to them all a mos
cordial greeting Of thanks through her whom
we have selected as their worthy representative
TO receive this gift.
ResoIped That we ever preserve in our hearts
the most gratifying recollections of our sojourr
i'm the town of Pottsville, and we shall neVe
cease to wish abundant success to It's loyal In
hehitants i'm every department of business, ant
in all efforts tending to benefit the sold1er, ngnt
ing and suffering for the salvation of our com
mon country May kind Providence Dles
them with happiness and peace, and protect then
from all the dangers to which they are exposed
from disloyal and dangerous parties In their owl
community, and may we soon rejoice togethef II
returning peace and prosperity TO our peloVe'
land and native homes. - -,r
ResoIved. That committee of five member
of the company be selected to prepare sGlea b
half of the persons who subscribed 1or tne pul
chase of the gift, and transmit copy Oh ines
resolutions with the same.
After the formal adoption of the foregoing res
olntions, it was voted that Sergeants Gibson
Reed, Bowen, corporal Elliott and private kec
be selected as the committee of presentation.
Appropriate speeches were made by member
OF the company in support Of the resolutions an
complimentary Of Mrs. Shearer, and the worth
people of Pottsville.