The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-11-30
AKIND DEED In THE WAR.
Interesting Train OF Incidents Con
Meeting Name and Georgia.

Interesting Train or Incidents Con.
Meeting Name and Georgia.
A Maine paper relates that Gov.
Robie's wife recently addressed the
Biddeford Grange, and her remarks
having been quoted by the Dixie Farm
er, of Atlanta, Ga, Gov Robie wrote the
editor the following letter:
Sidney Herbert Lancey:
DEAR SIR: l thank you for the copy
of your Interesting magazine. l have
read its contents with much pleasure.
tary notice you were pleased to bestow
upon the paper which Mrs. Robie pre-
pared for a Grange meeting in Name
We hardly expected it would be repro
duced 80 far from home. 1t was MY
fortune in the year 1912, before l had
reattained my majority, to teach an nacad-
emy in Thomas county, Ga. | stillmem-
Der with admiration the kind and hos
pltabe characteristics Of the citizens Of
that county. look back that period upon
as one of the happiest years of my life.
l have watched the progress which your
state has made during the past Is years,
and l rejoice at your success. 1t was
my fortune to be an officer (paymaster, }
sAA eAAS SAAOAA ebA II lAttiC lASioGalt
occurred IN the seven days battle
in front of Richmond, Va, which I
shall never forget. was temporarily as
sistlng in caring for the wounded prison.
ers at Savage Station; and while dis
charging that duty found Col. Lamar,
of Georgia, who was severely wounded
by mime ball, which had penetrated
the groin. making fearful wound. The
surgeons were discussing the necessity of
amputation at tie hip Joint Col. Lamar
expostulated, and asked me TO use my
influence and his wishes, against such a
course, which did, being myself a sur
geon and physician. told him that /
was once either. of Georgia, and when
young man received many favors from
her people, and was glad of an op-
asked me for blanket, which | was
very glad to ind and present to him.
After this little episode, circumstances
required that | should leave with haste,
and although | have often inquired L
have never learned the fate of that brave
otticer. My only object IN making men,
tton Of this incident is to inquire of you
whether Col. Lamar still lives? The
Grange organization has accomplished
much in restoring good feeling and
kindly relations between the extreme
sectio is Of our country. The future
greatness of a "free and united Nation"
Increases every year. as the representa-
hves OF different and remote sections
become better acquainted and their pur
poses better understood. May ourffriend-
ship grow and be perpetual SO as to es.
tabllsh eternal peace. Yours truly and
raternallv. FREDERICK Robe.
Acknowledging the receipt of this let
ter Major Lancey wrote: II was horn
n Bangor, Me, was educated at Water
VIE, and Was scloolmate of Gov. Ding
ey and GOV. Chamberlain. So you see
have reason to love Maine. Some
weeks ago | read in the Maine Farmer
the resolution of the Third Maine vet
erns as to soldiers home for disabled
Confederate soldiers and sailors. Show
ing it to the Mayor w. I. Carey of Au-
.usta, member of the House from Rich
were adopted unanimously by rising
vote. In the senate, as Col. Lamar is
chairman of the committee o Il the state
of the republic, he called up and e!o-
quently advocated the resolutions which
tiad passed the House."
Major Lancey also inclosed the follow
ing letter from Col. Lamar:
HAMBLINsvILLE Ca, Oct. "a, 1883.
My Dear Major: Yes! l am the Col
Lamar TO whom Gov. Robe refers.
was wounded in the groin by mimic
ball While leading my regiment tthe he
roic Eighth) in charge in one of the
series of battles around Richmond. l
! Sas captured and carried to field hos
! pital ut Savage Station. l cannot describe
to you my sensations ut this critical Pc
rod of my life, when the surgeons were
discussing the propriety OF taking off my
leg or periorn- ing an operation to take
| up the iemoral artery. Well do l re-.
! meinber the kind gentleman who inter-
| posed in my behalf. l was very grateful.
l need not he ashamed to tell you that
my tears bore witness to the sincerity
and force of my feelings, love him
| like brother and he shall find me one
indeed If the wonder working dispen-
sations of Providence SHOULD ever place
him III the want of brouhers arm OF
mind or bosom. take this occasian nv
dear Major, to assure you OF my hugh
esteem and most cordial regards,
L. NJ. LAMAR