Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-18
THE GALLANT SEVENTH.

Their Reunion At Winsted Yester-
 day-General HawIey Present-A Lett
 ter From General Terry-Thanks To
 The Ladies.
 The annual reunion of the Seventh regi- ment c. V. was held yesterday at Winsted. This regiment, one of the hest in the State, was mustered into service early in Septem- be1, 1861, and served during the war. Gen eral Alfred H. Terry was the first colonel of the regiment and he was succeeded by Colo nel Joseph R. Hawley. The regiment fought in many of the principal battles of the war and many of their men lie buried on south ern battlefelds.
 About 10:30 o'clock a business meeting was held at the hall of Palmer post, G. A. R. The following off, sers were elected: President, General Joseph R. Hawley of Hartford; first vice president, N. s. Wood of Meriden; second vice president, William H. Pierpont, New Haven; secretary, Stephen Walkley, South ington; treasurer, L. B. Peck, New Haven. The death roll for the year was as follows: Company c, Sergeant H H. Smith; Company F. Ensign Butts; Company G, H. H. Hale, w. D. Reid; Company I, Henry MeLain. After the business meeting the vets adjourn ed to Union hall where they proceeded to devour most sumptuous repast prepared by the citizens of Winsted. The hall was beau tifully decorated with flags and flowers. At the front of the hall and over the platform the word "Welcome." On each side of the flag were large paintings of Lincoln and Grant. On the table were many beautiful bouquets. The colla- tion was furnished by the citizens of Win sted and was sufficient to feed a regiment. rTyI-z 1-1 II |, the veterans and did all in their power to please the men. After the dinner the vet erans adjourned to Music hall where the time was spent in speech making, singing, etc. General Hawley presided over the meeting, and in opening the meeting gave a brief and interesting history of the regiment. Speeches were also made by MT. Chamber and others. During the day replies were received to the telegrams sent to the Four teenth, Eleventh, Eighth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth, which were holding reunions at various places. Letters were also received from many absent members of the regiment.
 The following letter was received by Sec retary Walkley from General Terry:
 FORT SMELLING, Minn, Sept 10th, 1885, month. I trust that need not tell you that it would give me pleasure to attend the % coming reun- that the years are passing and that more and more of comrades going over to the silent major ity, but my wishes in this matter must be subordi nate ts my duty, and my duty forbids my absence from my fort at the present time. I beg you to give to each one of those who may be gathered at the meeting my best wishes for his happiness and feeling that am always
 General Terry's letter was received with applause and all present hoped that their old comrade would be present with them at some subsequent reunion.
 After singing 'tAmerica" the meeting was adjourned to meet next year at Middle town.
 A beautiful basket of flowers was given tc Senator Hawley to present to his wife for the many deeds of kindness she hsd performed for the Union soldiers. It was presented by the Palmer post of Winsted, a post named 1T | honor of Captain Palmer of the Seventh, who gave his life for his country Before the "vets" left the. hal three rousing cheers were given fol l the citizens of Winsted, for Palmer post, G A: R., and for the ladies' auxiliary corps The New Haven men present were: L. Slut hH, J. B; Morgan, William H. Clark, D. R Adams, Samuel Peck, L. E. Bradley, R. Az l gett, Leander Parmelee, Morris Parmelee John Phile, w. H. Pierpont and L. E. Peck Many veterans were present from distan | posts. The reunion was 8 most successful | and pleasant one and will be long remem bered by the veterans who were present | Many of the wives and children of the mer were also present.