The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-08-05
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The following letter has been, sent to
the Federal and Confedotate Generalr. in
pursuance of ehe raseIution soree lime
since adopted BY the Hdttysburg Battle
Reld Memorial Asspeiation. One form
/ ios letterawas addressed 10 all: Is
GETTYSBURG, PA, July 20, 1869. -
GENERAL: The Gettysburg Battlefield
Memorial Association, organized soon
after the battle, since incorporated and
holding in absolute tenure the more i'm
portant portionsTof ,tlie battle grounds,
being memorial aud historical in its pur-
pose and character, has unanimously
adopted drIresolutiopsI( (already published)
which accompany this letter, determin-
ing to proceed to, Indicate the field with
enduring memorials CONSTRUCTED of the
granite from its hills, md thus to perma-
nently mark out the positions and move
ments of the armies, corps, divisions and
important commands in the battle.
Its object is to perpetuate the history
of the battle in its simple truth, and to
that end to make the battlefield its own
interpreter. It seeks to preserve this
field, truly indicated as an enduring his
torical memorial of the military events
of the 1st, I'd and Sd of July, 1868, as
school for study in practically illustrating
the art of war, and an ever eloquent,
though silent exponent, alike to citizen
and foreign visitor, of the battle of Get
tysburg.
The more effectually to accomplish
this its purpose, and before proceeding
to erect tho Indications, the Association
desires to derive the important requisite
information from authentic and original
sources. 1t earnestly realizes that JUS
tice to themselves and fidelity to the
truth of history entitled the officers who
commanded the forces in action to desig-
nate the positions and define the move
ments thus to be perpetuated.
With this high historic purpose in
view, I am. instructed by the board, as
secretary, and on behalf of the associa-
rate in this work of indication, and to
attend n reunion of the officers of your
brigade, division, corps and army, upon
gether and determine the positions and
important points proper to be thus en-
duringly designated.
week commencing with the 23d day of
August next. The place of meeting is
the Gettysburg Springs Hotel, upon the
battlefield, where the accommo odations
are ample and excellent.
1t is requested that, at the same time
that they reply to this invitation, the Of
ficers invited, address the surviving rank
ing officer Of their corps, and express, if
practicable, their intention to be pre-.
sent; and be is also requested to commu-
nicate with the secretary. Arrangements
ore in progress to secure to the visiting
officers the courtesy of free travel to and
probably also from this reunion over
the railroads leading thither. The asso-
citation has also arranged for the commu-
tation of the hotel charges to very
moderate price, while securing comfort
and every desirable attention. The press
of the country has also been requested
to further the consummation desired,
and is generously responding
The officers and directors sincere ly
hope that you, General, may find it both
agreeable and convenient to accept the
invitation hereby rendered to this re-
union, which will be an occasion of great
personal and public rs we'll as historic
interest. Awaiting your reply. T am,
very respectfully, yours,
D. McCONAUGHY,
Sec'y of Gettysburg Battlefield Memo
rial Association.
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