The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-05-24
~ GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
" FOR INVALID SOLDIERS.

Incorporated by Act of Assembly of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, March q, 1867.
The Board of Supervisors appointed by the a.
bove corporation to carry out the objects of the
act of ncorporators, respectfully announce to the
public that the Legislature of Pennsylvania has
authorized the raising of funds for the erection,
establishment. and maintenances of an Asylum tor
Invalid Soldiers of the late war; to be built on the
Battlefield of Gettysburg, and as an inducement
to patriotic citizens to contribute to this benevo-
lent object, have empowered the Corporation to
distribute amongst the subscribers such articles of
value and interest, from association with the late
war, or any moneys, effects, property, or estate,
real personal, whatever in this State or else
where, at such time or upon such terms, and IN
such way and manner whatsoever, as to them shall
seem fit any laws of this Commonwealth to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
The enterprise is cordially recommended by the
following named well known gentlemen:
Major General George G. Meade
Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin,
Major General Galusha Pennypacker,
Major General E. NJ Gregory,
Maior General John r. Brooke.
Ma jor General Charles II T. Coils,
Ma ior General H'y J. Madil,
Major General Jas l.. Selfridge,
Brigadier General James A. Beaver,
Brigadier General Horatio e. SIckels
Brigndier General Joseph F. Knipe,
Brigadier General VIM. J. Bolton,
Brigadier General Sam" ell NJ. Zulick,
Brigadier General John X Murphy,
Brigadier General John f. Ballier,
Brigadier General T. f. Mccoy,
Brigadier General r. Z. Wnslow,
Brigadier General Henry Peasants,
Brigadier General j. p S. Goblin,
Brigadier General J. M. Campbell,
Brigadier General Thos. NJ. Walker,
Brigadier General VIM. Cooper Taley,
Brigader General D. W. NJ. Gregg
Colonel f S. Stumbaugh.
The site for the institution thirty acres) has al
ready been purchased, and it is hoped that the
good work may commence before midsummer.
Subscriptions will be received at the office of the
Association, No. 1925 Chestnut street, Phiadel-
phia on and after Monday, the 9th day of May,
1867
For each subscription of five dollars certificate
will be issued, which will entle the holder to
such article of value as may be awarded to its
lumber.
The first distribution of awards will be made
Immediately upon the receipt of $4,000 subscrip
tions of So each.
The distribution will be public, and under the
direct supervision of the Corporators.
Persons at a distance requested to remit
their subscriptions (when practicable) by Postof-
fee money order, or registered letter, to insure
prompt delivery.
Direct all letters to J. D. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board of Supervisors,
Box 1881, P o Philadelphia.
The following is a schedule of the awards to be
made under the first distribution. The items of
Diamonds and other precious stones were purcha-
sed from citizens of the South during the war; and
their genuineness is certified to by the Messrs
Hene & Bros the most extensive diamond i'm
porters in the country, and by j. Hermann, dia-
mond setter, New York.
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM FOR INVALID SOL
DIERS,
incorporated by Act of Assembly of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania, March 6, 1867,
Office II26 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia.