Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-28
Remember the Fallen Heroes.
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WABiIlhutoE, ID. O., May 8, 1865
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No H.
T. The 3rtA day of May. 1868, is designated for the
pirnose OF sfrewing with flowers otherwise decor
ating the graves Of Comrades WIN trd In defence of
their country during the late rebellion, and whose
bodies ow lie n almoste very 81 age and haml
chuich-yard In the land. In this observance no form
OF ceremony IL prescribed but Posts and Com AIDES
Will IN their own way arrange such lifting services
and testimonials Of respect as crcum may per
init.
We are organized Comrades, ms cur Regulations
tell Us, for the purpose, among other things pre-
serving and strengthneng those kind and fraiernal
feelings which have bound together The soldiers sat-
lori, ami marines who united B., suppress The late
belen." What can aid more tu assure his res t tkan
BY cherisilng iendcrly the wemory % our heroic
dend, who made their breasts n baitcaie between
our cSnhiry and It's foes. Their soldier lives We're
the revcllle of freedom to In chains and their
deaths the tattoo Of rebellions tyranny in arms We
shonld guard their graves with sacred vigilance All
That the consecraied wealth and taste Of the nation
fan add To THEIR adornment and security, ia but MT
ting tribute to the memory Of her slain defenders.
Let no wanten foot tread rudely on such haow ed
grounds Let pleasant paths invite the coming and
going Of reverent visitors and fond morntrs. Let
no vandals Of avarice or neglect, no ravages OF
tiaie TESTIFY to the present or to .he coming genera.
free and undivided Republic.
II ether eyes gov duh, and other hands slack, and
other hearts cold III the solemn trust, ours shall keep
1t well as long as the light and warmth of life remain
to us.
Let us, then, at the time appointed gather around
their sacred remains and garland the passienless
mounds above them with the choicest flowers offspring
tiTc; let us raise above Them the dear old ag they
saved from dshon0r; let in this solemn presence
renew our pledges to aid and assist those who they
have lett among us a sacred chprge upon nations
gratitude, the soldiers and sailors widow and or
phnn.
H. 1t is the purpose of the Commander in Chief to
inaugnrate this observance with the hope that il will
be kept up from year 10 year, while survivor Of the
war remains 10 honor the memory Of his departed
Comrades. He earnestly desires the public press TO
call attention to this Orer and lend its friendly aid
in bringing IL 10 the notice oi Comrades in all parts
of the country in time for simultaneous compliance
Herewith.
III. Department Commanders will use every effort
to make this Order effective.
BY order Of JOHN A. LOGAN,
Cnmmander-ii-t'h ief
N. =, CHAPMAN,
OFFICIAL: Adjutant General.
WIN. 4. COLLINS, A. A. q.
Id t(rs Dept. of Delaware, !
May l1ih, 1865.
Official copy furnished Ios.s in this Department
for ilfurniatiun and action.
BY command- A. II. GRIMSHAW,
- Dept. Commander.
VIM. II. CLoWARD, A. A, q. lny2e-3teed
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