Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-11
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GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
For Invalid Soldiers.

Incorporated by Act Of Assembly Of the Com
monwealih Of rennsylvania, March Q, 1867.
The Board Of Supervisors appointed by the
above Corporation 10 carry out the objects Of
tho act Of incorporation, respectfully announces
to the public that the Legislature Of Ponnsyl
yania has authorized the raising Of funds for
the erection, establishment and maint tonances Of
an Asylum for Invalid Soldiers OF the lato war,
to be built on the battlefield Of Gettysburg, and
as an inducement TO patriotic citizens 10 contrib
ute to this benevolent object have empowered
the Corporation to distribute amongst the sub
scribors such artioloG of value and interest from
associations with the late war, or any moneys,
effects, property, or estate, real or personal, 4,
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 ht,
any laws Of this Commonwealth to tho contrary
notwithstanding.
The enterprise Is cordially recommended by
the following named well-known gentlemen
Major General George q. Meade,
Ia. x.Govenor Andrew G.. Curtin,
Major General Gal Pennypaoker,
Major General f. NJ. Gregory,
Major General John r. Brooke,
Major General Chas. II. I. Coils,
Major General ny. j. Madill,
Major General Jas L. selfridgo,
| Brigadier General Jas. A. Beaver,
Brigadier General Horatio G. sickels,
Brgadier General Joseph f. Knipe,
Brigadier General VIM. ]. Boulton,
Brgadier General S. L. NJ. Zulick,
Brigadier General John X. Murphy,
Brigadier General John +. Ballier,
Brgadier General t. +. M'Coy,
Brgadier General r. e. Winsiow,
Brigadier Central Henry Peasants,
Brigadier General ]. p. S. Goblin,
Brigadier General J. NJ. Campbell,
Brigadier General Thes. NJ. Walker,
Brgadier General VIM. Cooper Talley,
Brigaiier General d. NJ Gregg,
Colonel f. S. stumbaugh.
The site for the institution thirty acros, has
already been purchased, and II is hoped that the
good work may commence before midsummer
Subscriptions will be received at the Office of
the Association, No. 1l26 Chestnut street, Phil
adolphia, on and after Monday, the 9th day of
May, 1867.
For each subscription of Eve dollars a corti0.
cate will be issued, which will entitle the holder
70 such article Of value as may be awarded to
its number.
The first distribution Of awards viii be made
immediately upon the receipt Of 10000 subserp-
lions, Of IS each.
The distribution viii he public, and under the
direct supervision Of the Corporaiors
Persons at distance are requested to remit
their subscriptions (when practicablo) by Post
Office money order or registered letter, to insure
prompt delivery.
Direct all letters 10
j. b. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board Of Supervisors,
Box liSl, p o., Philadelphia.
The following Is n schedule Of the awards 10
be made under the first distribution. The items
Of Diamonds and other precious stones we're pur.
chased from citizens Of the South during the
war, and their genuinenoss Is certified 10 by
Mossrs Henle a 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 Pennsylvania. March Q, 1867.
Office 1926 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
First Disposition.
Eighty thousand Subscribers at Five Dollars
Each.
L.. ! Diamond Necklace "a prillfnnis