Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-20
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GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
For Invalid Soldiers.

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Incorporated by Act of Assembly of The Com
monwealth Of Pennylvanla, March 8, 1887.
The Board Of Supervisors appointed by the
above Corporation to carry out the objects Of
the act Of incorporation, respectfully announces
10 the public that the Legislature Of fenusyl-
vAnia has authorized the raising Of funds for
the erection. establishment and main teuanees Of
an Asylum for Invalid Soldiers Of the late war.
to be built on the battlefield Of Gettysburg, and
as an ioducement to patriotic sitizens to contrib
ute TO this benevolent object, have empowered
the Corporation 10 distribnie amongst tho sub
scribers such articles Of value and interest, from
associations with the late war. or any moneys,
effects, property, or estate, real or personal,
whatever. in this State or elsewhere, at such
time or upon such terms. and in such way and
manner whatsoever as TO them shall seem az,
any laws Of this Commonwealth 10 the contrary
notwithstanding.
The enterprise is cordially recommended by
the following named ssell-known gentlemen
Major General George G. Mcadc,
Ex Governor Andrew G. Curtin,
Major General Gal. pennypaoker,
Major Goneral h NJ. Gregory,
Major General John r. Brooke,
Major General Chas II T. Collis,
Major General ny. J. Madill,
Major General Jas l., selirldge.
Brgadier General JAS A. Beaver
Brgadcr General Horatio g. sickels,
Bngader General Joseph r. Knipo,
Brradier General Wm. J. Boulton,
Bhgader General 5. L NJ. zuliek,
Btigadier General John X. Murphy,
Brgadier General John +. Ballier,
Bngadier General 7. +. Mcoy,
Brigadier General r. L. winslow,
Brigadier Gentral Harry Peasants,
Brigadier General j. p. S. Goblin,
Brigadier Geoeral J. NJ. Campbell,
Brigadier General Thes. M. Walker.
Brigadier General WIN. Cooper Talley,
Bngadier General D. NJ, Gregg,
Colonel \. S. stumbaugh.
The site for the institution thirty acros) has
already been parehasod, and Il is hoped that the
good work may commence before midsummer.
Subscriptions will be received at the office OF
the Association, No. ll26 Chestnut street, Phil.
adelphia, on and after Monday, the 9th day Of
May, 1867.
For each subscription of Eve dollars a certid
cate will be issued, which will entitc the holder
10 such article Of value a. may be awarded tc
/ It's number.
\ The frat distribution Of awards viii be made
Immediately upon the receipt Of so 600 subscr p
\ lions, Of s. each.
The distribution will he public, and under the
/ direct supervision OF the COrpoTators.
Persons at a distance are requested to remit
their subscriptions when praetieable) by Post
office money order or registered letter, to Insure
prompt delivery.
Direct all letters 10
J. d. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board Of Supervisor,
Box llsl, P. O.. Philadelphia.
The following Is q schedule Of the awards 4
be made under the first distribution. The itemi
Of Diamonds and other precious stones we're pur.
chased from citizens Of the South during ID,
war, and their genuineness Is certified to by
Messrs. Henle a Bros, the most extensive dia
mond importers in the country, aud by J. Her
mann, diamond setter, New York.
Gettysburg Asylum for Invalid Soldiers
Incorporated by Act Of Assembly Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania. March 9, 1867.
0hioe ll26 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
First Disposition.