The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-08-02

According TO notice the survivors Of Gen
]. Finley's Brigade met in reunion at Metro
politan Hall, Jacksonville, on Wednesday last
the 9th ult Capt s. Pasco, called the assem-
blage to order, and General Finley was called on
to preside The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. r. 81. Weller, and C. s. Senator
Call. delivered most excellent and appropriate
welcome address, which was responded to by
General Finley in an address of considerable
length
Committees were appointed to cooperate
with q committee previously appointed from
Perryls Brigade Association, in the collection of
Of historical material and in the creation of q
general memorial fund for the erection of mon
ument to the Confederate dead of Florida, to be
known as the Business Committee
A committee, consisting of Capt A. Doggett,
Col Bird, Capt Allison, Capt Hogan and Gen.
eral Finnegan, was appointed to confer with
like committee Of PerT5's Brigade as to perfect
arrangements for general re union Of all ex-
Confederate soldiers and sailors in Florida
Resolutions were adopted expressive of the
feelings of the members Of the Brigade relative
10 the attempted assassination Of the President.
The Business Committee reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed
ResoEoed, That the survivors of Finley's Brig
ade be and the same are hereby organized into
an association to be known as the Survivors
Association of Finley's Brigade"
ResoIoed, That this brigade fully concurs in
the suggestion OF Perry's brigade, that all re-
unions hereafter shall be composed of all ex-
Confederate soldiers and sailors residing in Flor
ar2n -.
can be perfected for the accomplishment of the
purposes of our association.
Resoloed, That We tender a vote of thanks to
the city authorities and citizens Of jacksonville
for their kindness and hospitality extended 10
the members of Finley's brigade during their
attendance at the reunion also, to the militia
companies for courtesies, and to the hotel keep
ers with whom they have lodged, and TO the
managers of the railroad companies and steam
boats for allowing round trip tickets at reduced
rates of fare.
Resotced, That the erection of q suitable monu-
ment 10 the memory Of our brave and patriotic
dead should be considered by c.ch and every
citizen Of the State of Florida as a matter of
solemn duty, and that this brigade, collectively
and individually will cooperate with all meas
ures and efforts having that object in view.
Resolced, That committee of three be ap-
pointed by the chair with full power to carry
out the object of the above resolutions.
ResOlUed, That committee of one from each
regiment of this brigade be appointed to collect
material for the presentation of the Historical
Record Of the brigade, TO be known as the His
torical Committee
Resolutions were also adopted commemoratng
the services as matrons during the war of Mrs
Isabella NJ Harrison, Mrs. E. A. Harris and
Mrs. NJ. NJ Reid.
The members of the Brigade and invited
guests, were treated by the citizens of Jackson
vile TO most delightful excursion TO the mouth
ofSt Johns river, which was heartily enjoyed by
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