Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-11
The Soldiers Reunion.
HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE CON-
Association of Me. Soldiers and Sailors,

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE Con-,
Association of Me. Soldiers and Sailors,
PORTLAND, July 9Th, 1881.
To the Ofcers of the sererai Veteran Associa-
tions:
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-
day and Thursday, August 23d, 24th and 18th,
1891.
All honorably discharged soldiers who
served in Maine organizations at any time
during the war of the rebellion, and all hon
orably discharged Union soldiers and sailors
who now are. or at any time have been, resi-
dents of the State of Maine are cordially in
vited to take part in the reunion.
Invitations have been extended to the Pres
ident of the United States, to Generals Sher-
man, Sheridan, Hancock and other distin-
guished military gentlemen to be present as
guests of the Maine veterans.
Comrades representing regiments, batter
les, 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 he invited to attend.
Suitable camp equipage having been ten
dered the Association by the United States
government, it is the purpose of the commit
tee to provide tents, straw and water for the
veterans free of expense.
Appropriate music will also be provided
for the reunion, and arrangements will be
made with responsible parties to furnish ra-
tons or meals at low rates, to those who de-
sire them. Regimental Associations, Grand
Army Posts. and other organizations formed
for the occasion, are at liberty to make their
own arrangements for subsistence if prefer
able. or veterans will be permitted to bring
ratons with them if most convenient. with
the privilege Of purchasing 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 veter
ans throughout the State to make the re-
union the most successful and entertaining
that has ever been held in Maine. The ex-
ecutive committee are very sanguine that the
veterans will generally avail themselves of
this opportunity of coming together again.
since they are receiving assurances from all
parts of the State of the intention of the vet
Grams TO be present and participate in the
festivities.
II is impossible for the committee at this
early date TO give the programme Vi the three
days entertainment. Circulars. however,
will be issued as soon as possible giving the
details of all arrangements, and in the mean
time the committee will be glad to receive
suggestions and answer my inquiries that
may be made by the veterans.
Very respectfully in behalf of the Execu-
tive Committee. GEo. NJ. SEIDERs, Sec'y.
Executive Committee-Gen Geo. L. Bea, chair
man; Gen. John VI. Brown, Col. Thomas A. Rob-
erts Co Edward Moore, Col. Fred ROhie, Col. Chas.
Walker. Col. A. NJ Benson. Major VIM II Green.
Capt George II. Abbott, Lreut. Chss. W. Roberts.
H. Z ingalls,, Esq, VIM. II. Pennell, Esq, c. ID.
Starbird Esq, c. NJ. Seiders. ESQ.,, Secretary.