Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-07-25
Soldiers, Attention!

Auditor Crowell has received the fol-
lowing Circular which will explain itself,
and it is hoped that all Soldiers will be
prompt in giving the information desired:
THE PRISONERS REUNION.
Comrades: In response to the prompt
ing Of survivors Of Southern prisons in va
rious parts of the country, those residing
in Toledo and vicinity have decided to
hold reunion in this city this fall, of
such prisoners in the West who can make
it convenient to assemble here. There is
every indication that this will be the larg-
est gathering Of that class of our soldieTy
held since the close of the war. The re-
sponse that comes in from all sideS-as far
East as Central New York and Pennsyl
vania, and as far West as COlOrado-are
enthusiastic for such q reunion-and the
writers promise to come, and bring their
friends and families with them. The Hi
Rois branch of the National Survivors As
sOeiation have signifed their cordial ap-
proval Of the scheme, and their intention
prisoners scattered through Ohio, Illanois,
Michigan, and Kentucky, will be well rep
resented.
q INV ldlGo " III Dc cGEuAEu OAl ali
railroads leading to the city and at all ho-
tells, so that the visitors will be at the least
possible expense.
OCTOBER 1sT AND %, 1879,
have been fixed as the DAYS for holding the
reunion. At that time Toledo and its en-
virons may be expected to look their low
hest. We can reasonably expect fair wea-
ther, with bright warm suns, and placid
bay aud lake for the excursionists. The
islands will be teeming with their rich
vintage. the fruits and flowers and foliage
OF this fertile region will be in full glory of
perfected splendOr. No pains will be
spared 70 make the reunion and its ex-
ercises as attractive as possible. The gath
ering together of many old friends-com-
rades through all the trials and troubles of
that worst phase Of a soldiers life, but
who have not seen each other since they
separated in Parole Camp, fourteen years
ago, will in itself be sufficient induce
ment to bring many here. But this will
not be all, Very many new features of
interest will be placed oh the programme,
and those which frequently mar the sue
cess Of reunions will be sedulOusly avoid
ed. Politics will be strictly debarred; no
long tiresome speeches, by men more anx-
lous than anything else to grind their own
axes, will be permitted. As much of the
time as possible will be given up to
what is the real pleasure OF every reunion
the informal and unrestrained meeting
Of old comrades. and exchange Of recollec-
tons, "reminiscences, and comparisons Of
what Fortune and Fame have brought to
each man since leaving prison.
Every survivor is expected to act as a
Committee Of One to stir up himself and
comrades on the subject Of coming, and to
insure large attendance.
As 1t Is very desirable to know as soon as
possible about how many will be in at
tendance, survivors who contemplate com
ing, are requested to communicate at their
earliest convenience with J. J. Brown.
Sec'y Tri-State Prisoners of War Assoc'n,
Toledo, Ohio.
All survivors Of southern prisons in Ash
tabula county are respectfully requested
to send in their names to w. H. Crowell,
County Auditor, who has in his possession
the blanks for making the proper record,
and will send IN due time a report to the
Secretary of the above named association.
The information desired is the name, rank,
company, regiment, when captured, when
released, present regiment, post Office,
county, state.