Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
miscellaneous.
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
For Invalid Soldiers,
Incorporated by Act Of Assembly cf the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, March o, 1867.

Incorporated by Act Of Assembly Of the Com.
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, March 9, 1867.
Tho Board Of Supervisors appointed by the
above Corporation to carry out the objects Of
the act OF incorporation, respectfully announces
TO the public that the Legislature Of Pcnnsyl-
vAnia has authorized the raising Of funds for
the erection. establishment and ma tenancea Of
an Asylum for Invalid Soldiers Of the late war.
to be built on the battlefield Of Gettysburg, and
as an inducement TO patriotic citizens 10 contrib
ute 10 this benevolent object, have empowered
the Corporation 10 distribute 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 ct,
any laws Of this Commonwealth TO the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The enterprise is cordially recommended by
the following named well-known gentlemen
Major General George q. Meade,
Ex-Governor Andrew @. Curtin,
Major General Gal. Pennypacker,
Major General E NJ. Gregory,
Major General John X. Brooke,
Major General Chas. II T. Collis,
Major General NY. J. Madi,
Major General Jas l.. Selfrdge,
Brigadier General Jas. A. Beaver,
Brigadier General Horatio @. Sickels,
Brigadier General Joseph +. Knipe,
Brigadior General VIM. J. Boulton,
Brigadier General S. i NJ. Znlick,
Brigadier General John X. Murphy,
Brigadier General John i. Baliier,
Brigadier General T. y. M'Coy.
Brigadier General r. r. Winslow,
Brigadier Central Henry Pleasants,
Brigadler General j. p. s. Goblin,
Brigadier General ]. NJ. Campbell,
Brigadier General Thes. NJ. Walker,
Brigadier General VIM. Cooper Talley,
Brigadier General d. NJ. Gregg,
Colonel r. S. stumbaugh.
The site for the institution thirty acres) has
already been purchased, and It is hoped that the
good work may commence before midsummer
Subscriptions will bo received at the Office Of
the Association, No. 1126 Chestnut street, Phil
adelphia, on and after Monday, the 9th day Of
May, 1867.
For each subscription OF Eve dollars ocrtia
cate will be issued, which will enttle the holder
to such article Of value as may be awarded to
its number.
Immediately upon the receipt Of so, 900 subscrip-
tions, Of s. each.
The distribution will he public, and under the
direct supervision Of the CorpoTators.
Persons at distance are requested to remit
their subscriptions when praeticable) by Post
office money order or registered letter, to insure
prompt delivery.
Direct all letters 10
J. d. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board Of Supervisors,
Box l4sl, P. o.. Philadelphia.
The following Is a schedule Of the award to
be made under the irst distribution. The items
Of namnuaa and ofhnr 40
chased from oitizens Of the South during the
war, and their genuinencss is certified TO by
Messrs. Henlc q Bros, the most extensive dia.
mond importers in the country, and by ]. 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.
Office 1926 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.