Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

The undersigned formerly editor cf The
Dubuque Tribune, aud other Iowa journ.
als,) is collecting material for History
Of the part taken BY the State Of Iowa in
the war for the suppression Of the Great
Rebellion, now happily near its end. No
State has been rendered more illustrious
by the valor Of Der sons in the Geld, than
has Iowa. The people Of no State have
more honored Themselves by the moral
and material support they have rendered
their sons and brothers in arms The
facts need but proper setting forth, to
form record Of enduring fame.
The proposed History will include the
following subjects:
LIST. A shor. sketch Of the origin Of the
Rebellion.
81. An account Of all official State &C.
ton, whether Legislative or Executive.
responsive t. the demands for troops to
suppress the Rebellion.
81. A short account Of each regiment
furnished by the State with the battles and
marches in which it participated.
18th. The name Of every Iowa soldier,
By Regiments and Batteries, designating
those killed in battle, or who died, or be.
came disabled from any Cause while 10
service.
5lh Incidents illustrative Of the valor
aud beroism Of our soldiers, both dead
and living.
9Th. The contributions made by the
different townships, cities and counties Of
the State. in aid of volunteering. and for
the support Of families Of soldiers
7th A full account Of the efforts Of the
patriotic people Of the State, through the
agency Of Aid Societies and Sanitary
Fairs, to promote the welfare Of the sol.
diers in the field
S;h An account Of tho operations Of
the State Military Agency. and such other
means rs have been employed to benefit
our soldiers, whether in sickness or health.
9th A sketch Of the organization Of
the Home for The Orphan Children Of
Iowa Soldiers, and list of the contribu-
'Ions for itS support.
Every etfor, will be made to render the
proposed work perfect memorial of the
bravery and patriotism Of the men and
women Of Iowa, rs exhibited in the great
struggle for the suppression Of rebellion,
and the establishment Of the National au
,hori,y in The rebeious States. The co.
operation of every loyal Iowan In this
labor is earnestly invited Persons hav.
ing knowledge Of facts or incidents suit.
able to be embodied in tho proposed work.
are particularly requested 10 com mun icntc
them TO the undersigned without delay.
Letters from soldiers to their friends mar.
rating occurrences Of interest, will be e,-
pecia!ly valuable. and copies Of all such
are solicited. When parties prefer, the
original letters may be sent, and they will
be carefully preserved and returned, il
desired. Returned soldiers will be able
to render valuable aid to the undertaking
by com munica,ing interesting facts within
their knowledge, or furnishing informn.
ton where such facts can be obtained -
Persons in the service. both officers and
privates, are invited TO contribute to the
Objects Of the proposed History, as far as
their opportunities will permit
The work will be completed ia one vol
ume Of large size, and will be issued from
the press at the ear'iest date consisten,
with a proper degree Of completeness
A p. WOOD.
DUBUQUE, April Sih, 1865.