The Portland daily press., 1881-07-06
The Soldiers Reunion.
HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE Com,
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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE CON-.
Association of Me-, Soldiers and Sailors,
Portland, July 9Th, 1881.
10 the 0ttcers Of the several Veteran Associa
tons.
CoMRADEs-A grand reunion and encamp-
ment OF Maine veterans under the auspices Of
the Association of Maine Soldiers and Sailors,
will be held at Portland on Tuesday, Wednes-
1881.
An honorably discharged soldiers who serv-
ed IN Maine organizations at any time during
the war OF the rebellion, and all honorably
discharged Union soldiers and sailors who now
are, or at any time have been, residents of the
State OF Maine, are cordially invited to take
part in the reunion.
Invitations have been extended to the Presi-
dent OF the United States, to Generals Sher-
man, Sheridan, Hancock and other distin-
sulshed military gentlemen to be present as
guests of the Maine veterans
Comrades representing regiments, batteries
or veteran organizations OF the army or navy,
are requested to furnish the committee with
the names and address of corps, division or
naval commanders under whom they served
during the war, in order that they may be in
vited to attend
Suitable camp equipage having been tender
ed the Association by the United States gov
eminent, it is the purpose of the committee to
provide tents, straw and water for the veterans
free Of expense.
Appropriate music will also be provided for
onO AOuhiou, duu arrangements Will be made
with responsible parties to furnish rations or
meals at low rates, to those who desire them.
Reglmental Associations, Grand Army Posts
and other organizations formed for the occa-
sion, are at liberty to make their own arrange
ments for subsistence if preferable, or veterans
Will be permitted to bring rations with them if
most convenient, with the privilege of pur-
chasing tea or coffee of the caterers within the
encampment.
Arrangements are also in progress with the
several railroad and steamboat companies for
reduced rates of fare during the time of the
reunion.
1t is hoped with the assistance of the yeter-
ans throughout the State to make the reunion
tne most successful and entertaining that has
ever been held in Maine. The executive COM
mittee are very sanguine that the veterans will
generally avail themselves of this opportunity
OF coming together again, since they are re-
celvlng assurances from all parts of the State
OF the intention of the veterans to be present
and participate in the festivities.
IL IS impossible for the committee at this
early date to give the programme of the three
days entertainment. Circulars, however, will
be issued as soon as possible giving the details
OF all arrangements, and in the meantime the
committee will be glad to receive suggestions
and answer any inquiries that may be made by
tina veterans
:, Very respectfully in behalf of the Executive
committee. GEO. M. SEDERs, Sec'y.
Executive Committee Geo. L. Beal,
chairman; Gen. John M. Brown, Col. Thomas
q. Koberts, Col. Edward Moore, Col. Fred.
Robie Col. Charles Walker, Col. A M. Ben
son, Major VIM. Ell Green, Capt. George III,
Abbott, Lieut.. Chas W. Roberts, H. 2. In
gals, Esq, VIM. Ell. Pennell, ESQ.,, G. d. Star
bird, Esq, G. M. Soldiers, ESQ.,, secretary.