The National tribune., 1885-09-24
MISS CLARA BARTON.
The Germans Honor the American Florence Night
insa,e.

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which she organized her forces and the thor
oughness of her system, and the Germans hold
her in no less grateful esteem than the Ameri-
| cans. Recently the German survivors of the
| Franco Prussian war who reside in Milwaukee
! elected her member of their society, and sent
her finely gotten up diploma, handsomely
framed. The following correspondence passed:
| LETTEE-COPY.
MISS CLARA BARTON: As Germans will,
| wherever they meet in this wide world, form
| associations some in order to cherish the dear
| habits and customs which they brought with
them from the old country, others to foster the
mother tongue which is dear to them, and still
| others to memorize the great times aud deeds
| which they have witnessed, here, also far
| from their old and beloved homes in the land
| OF the free and tue brave, at the beautiful city
OF Milwaukee, small number of those who
| have lived to see Germany in the DAYS of its
greatest trial. the years 1870 and 1871 that will
always be memorable in the history of the
world, have associated now for mutual aid in
times OF distress as formerly in times of danger;
to live IN memory of their heroic deeds, and to
think of those who have faithfully stood by
them when struck by the enemy's bullets or
trampled under the hoofs of their horses; of
those who mercifully came, dressed their
wounds, brought them refreshing drinks while
their temples were burning and raging with
field.
We, that have served in the German army,
have como together and formed an association
under the name of "Verein Deutscher Wofien-
genossen." The object of our association is to
render aid and assistance to its members in case
OF need or distress and in case of the death ofone
OF Its members, to provide for the family of the
deceased and for those dependent upon him.
When we now meet We think of the wo and
the happiness of the days gone by in which we
bled for our Fatherland and fought for its honor
But how could we forget those who performed
still greater deeds of valor? How could we
forget those who dressed our wounds and ten
derry nurSed US, and who performed the last
act OF Kindness when mothers love was power
less to reach; those who spoke to US words Of
consolation when we were about to give up all
hope How could we forget you dear Miss
Barton, whose name at that time was upon
every lip; who appeared an angel of mercy
wherever there were wounded to be nrrSed
where the mention of your name alone sutfced
to inspire the dying with new hope when the
lives of so many of US have been saved by your
efforts and sacrifices alone.
As a token of gratitude to you for the Sa-
marian acts of kindness which you have per-
formed, we have resolved to elect you an hon
orary member of our society and. confidently
hoping that you will DO US the honor 10 accept
such membership, we take the liberty of trans
mitting to you certificate of such honorary
membership. which, plain and inexpensive
though it be, will yet prove the love and graft
tude we all entertain for you.
May the Lord prolOng your days for the sake
of suffering humanity.
Signed by order of the association.
F. l.. KREIGEB, President
SEAL (Verein Deutscher
Naffengeno5sen.
milwaukee. 1885
AUG. 6, 1885.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
DIPLOMA OF HONOR
Miss CLARA BARTON,
from the
Society of German Brothers-in- Arms
milwaukee,, Wisconsin.
AS directed by resolution of the Society
on the 18th of July, 1855.
This Diploma is made for
MISS CLARA BARTON
In recognition of her services in caring for the
wounded in the hospitals and on the field at
the memorable battles of 1S70-7l in the
German Army.
Confirmed and signed for the members Of the
Society OF German Brothers-in- Arms
Captain-F. S kRIEGER.
SEAL (Verein Deutscher)
WaffengenoSseu,
Milwaukee. 1855. |
COPY OF MISS BARToN's LETTER.
DANvIILE. II. Y, Aug. 2I, 1885.
10 the Perein Deutscher IFqfeageaOSsen, LII
aUa1skes Wis.
BROTHERS AND COMRADES FROM THE FA- |
THERLAND: If had felt that words would fit |
tingly express an appreciation of the honor so
and unexpectedly conferred upon me
by you, should, in spite of the pressure of many
things, not the least of which is present physi-
cal weakness, have found some terms in which
TO clothe my thoughts; but realizing how en-
tirely inadequate my best would Be- | have
remained silent when should have spoken.
That the little that one could do in such an
Il
dying for their country should be SO long re-
membered; that its memory, like the fragrance
of precious oils, should be borne to strange
lands, be SO treasured and rewarded, was to me
That you should generously
reach out brotherly hands to welcome me- to
your association is one Of the most touching
incidents of my life.
How viyidly during these few days have 7 lived
over the old scenes: Hagueneau and Werth,
Metz, Sedan and Paris all passed in |
panorama many times before me. Again the sui
len roar of the guns. the blaze of musk ketry. the
gallant charge, the victors' shout, the glitterng
helmets pressing eyer on to the west, while the
solemn trains thundered wearily back with
heir precious freight Of dying and of dead. ! :
All these we have together lived We have /
watched :hc coming of peace and the growth
If great empire, and together given our
learts' rich lave to the united Fatherland
fhe noble loyalty of its people, the tender low
ng touch of its royal hands, her grateful re-
nembrauce of little deeds. have drawn me to | ,
Germany with a grasp second only to your
'wn, who cheerfully offered your lives upon ,
Ter altar OF national sacrifice AS she has
me we welcome you to our more new {
nd rugged home, and as our hands and hearts I
lave Joined there in the bloody tide of battle | I
o let them join here in the calm waves OF t
eace, fraternity and love.
Brothers-in- n-axIns shall you be 10 me as we'll ] 2