Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-27
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GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
For Invalid Soldiers.


Incorporated by Act Of Assembly Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, March 9, 1867.
The Board of Supervisors appointed by the
above Corporation 10 carry out the objects Of
the act Of incorporation, respectfully announces
to the public that the Legislature Of Pennsyl-
vAniA has authorized tho raising Of funds for
the erection. establishment aud main tenances Of
sn Asylum for Invalid Soldiers Of the late war.
TO bo built on the battle-h Of Getty sburg, and
as an inducement to patriotic citizens TO contrib.
ute to this benevolent object, have empowered
the Corporation 10 distribute amongst the 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 10 them shall seem ct,
any laws Of this Commonwealth TO the contrary
notwithstanding.
Tho enterprise is cordially recommended by
the following named well-known gentlemen
Major General George @. Meade,
Ex-Governor Andrew O. Curtin,
Major General Gal. Pennypmeker,
Major General L. NJ. Gregory,
Major General John X. Brooke,
Major General Chas. II 7. Collis,
Major General ny. ]. Madill,
Major General Jas L. Selfridge.
Brigadier General Jas. A. Beaver,
Brigadier General Horatio O.. sickols,
Brigadier General Joseph y. Knipe,
Brigadier General VIM. J. Boulton,
Brigadier General S. L NJ. Zulick,
Brigadier General John X. Murphy,
Brigadier General John y. Ballisr,
Brigadier General I. y. MCoy.
Bngadier General R. Il. winslow,
Brigadier Gen'ral Henry Peasants,
Brigadier General j. 7. S. Goblin,
Brigadier General J. NJ. Campbell
Brigsdier General Thes. NJ. Walker,
Brigadier General VIM. Cooper Talley,
Brigadier General d. NJ. Gregg,
Colonel +. S. Stumbaugh.
The site for the institution thirty acres) has
already been purchased, and Il is hoped that the
good work may commence before midsummer.
Subscriptions rill be received at the Office Of
the Association, No. ll26 Chestnut street, Phil.
adelphia, on and after Monday, the 9th day Uf
May, 1867.
For each subscription Of Eve dollars 4 oertd
cate will be issued, which will ontite the holder
to such article Of value as may be awarded to
its number.
The first distribution Of awards win be made
Immediately upon the receipt Of 1900 subscrp-
lions, Of IS each
The distribution will be public, and under the
direct supervision Of the corpo7stors.
Persons NJ distance are requested to remit
their subscriptions when praesicable) by Post
oihee money order, registered letter, to insure
promp, delivery.
Direct all letters 10
J. d. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board Of Supervisors,
Box 1881, p. o.. Philadelphia.
The following IL a schedule Of the awards to
be made under the first distribution. The items
Of Diamonds aud other precious stones we're pur.
chased from citizens Of the South during the
war, and their genuinenoss is certified TO by
Messrs. Henle d Bros, the most extensive dia-
mond importers in the country, and by J. Her
mann, diamond setter, New York.
Gettysburg Asylum for Invalid Soldiers.
Incorporated by Act Of Assembly Of the Com.
monwealth Of fPennsylvanla. March 9, 1867.
once ll26 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.