Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-13
Patriotism OF Iova...A Book for
every Friend Of Iowa Soldiers.

The undersigned formerly editor Of the
Dubuque Tribune, and other Iowa journ.
als,) is collecting material for a 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 her sons in the field, 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:
ls, A short sketch Of the origin of the
Rebellion.
81. An account of all official State &C.
ton, whether Legislative or Executive,
responsive to the demands for troops to
suppress the Rebellion.
Sd. A short account Of each regiment
furnished by the State with the battles and
marches in which it participated.
4th. 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 in
service.
5,h Incidents illustrative of the valor
and hcroism Of our soldiers, both dead
and living
9Th. The contributions made by tie
different townships, cities and counties Ct
the State, in aid Of volunteering, and for
the support of families Of soldiers
Ith. A ful! 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.
dicrs in the field.
S.h. An account Of the operations Of
the State Military Agency, aud such other
means as have been employed to benefit
Cur odicts, whether in sickness or health.
Oh \ sketch Of the organization Of
the Home for the Orphan Children Of
Iowa Soldiers, and list CT the contribu-
tions for il support.
Every effort viii be made to render the
proposed work perfect memorial of the
hro'cry and patriotism of the men and
women OF Iowa, IS exhibited in the grea,
struggle tor the suppression of rebellion,
and the establishment OF the National au
thJrity in the rc0clious States. The CO.
operation Of every loyal Iowan In this
labor is earnestly invited. Persons hay
ing a knowledge Of facts or incidents suit.
able to he embodied in the proposed work,
arr particularly requested to communicate
the II to the undersigned without delay.
Letters from soldiers - their :riclds mar
rating occurrences Of interest, will be e.
p"ciaIly valuable, and copies Of all snch
ara solicited. When parties prefer, the
original letters may be sent, and they will
bo carefully preserved aud returned, if
desired. Returned soldiers will be able
TO render valuable aid to the undertaking
hy communicating Interesting facts within
Their knowledge, or furnishing intorma-
ton where such facts can be obtained -
Persons in the service. both officers and
privutes, are invited to contribute to the
Objects Of the proposed History, as far as
their opportunities will permit.
The work will be completed in one vol
ume of large size, and will be issued FROM
the press at the earliest date consistent
with proper degree Of completeness,
A P. WOOD.
Dubuque, April S:h. 1865.