The National tribune., 1885-06-04
DEPARTMENT OF THE Potomac.
GRAND ARMY or THE REpIKI 4,

DEPARTMENT OF THE Potomac
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
WAsHISGToN. ID. c.. May % 1885.
CoMRADE: The representatives to the National
Encampment from the Department of the Potomac,
in obedience to the instructions of last annual
Department gathering, will present to the Encamp-
ment which assemblies at Portland on the 23d OF
next month. the name of Comrade :. :. Burdett for
COMMUNICATIVE Chief.
To the delegates who met at Minneapolis this an
nouncement IS unnecessary, for IL was the earnest
wish not only of those who voted for him at that
time but of very large number who then felt UNI
der obligations to support other candidates that his
name should again be brought before the Encanp-
ment. The many messages received during the
year, reassuring us of their devotion and help and
the expressions of goodwill coming from those
who delegates this year for tho first time,
courage 10 believe that his support will be gem
erous and hearty.
We do not ask Comraie Burdett's election sim
ply because he was brave, earnest faithful SOL
dier. because of any honor that might accrue to
this Department by reason of his selection, do
urge IL on personal grounds greatly as we es-
TEEN aud love him. We present his name because
he is able, fearless, outspolcn friend of the SOL
der, who we believe, can just now be of greater
service to the individuals comprising entire
membership than any other cornrade in the Order
TO secure proper Legislation in the interest of
soldiers and sailors Is the most important work to
be done by the Grand Army at this time This is
admitted. 1t is equally well understood that this
work must be accomplished at the Capital of our
Nation ii is in this city, therefore, that the Com
mandcr-in-Chief should have his Headquarters
during the coming sessions of Congress. Ii is no
less important that he be acquainted with public
men, familiar with the manner of transacting pub
lie business and privileged TO the floor of the
House of Representatives; for stranger to Con-
gress 10 its methods could hope. within the short
time allowed to do the work necessary to q reaizu-
ton of the veterans hopes.
Fortunately for Order, Comrade Burlett is
especially fitted to do this great work. He is a
lawyer by profession, and his home is in Washing
ton. He has represented his State for four years in
the National House of Representatives and filled
the important Office of Commissioner of the Gen
These honor md
trust acquainted him with public men and public
business, and earned for him the character of a
thorough able and conscientious public servant
subsequently he continued the practice of his pro-
fesson in this city, and is now recognized one OF
the abcst and most eloquent men at the bar of this
District
Added To his fitness is the equally important
factor of Willingness to aid his comrades For two
terms he has served this Department as its Com
mander with an earnestncss of purpose which has
won for him the love of all, and in asking Others
to share with the honor of his promotion to the
highest Office in the gift of his comrades we do no.
hesitate 10 affirm That his services will be freely
given To the whole Order as they have been TO q
single Department.
Fraternally, etc. n. NJ Brooks, J. t. Burke Jas
W. Wisner, John Cameron Chas. Ill. Ingram Dan
A. Grosvenor, Jos. Dickcnson, Frank H. Spracue
Il. +. Hawkes., A. II. q. Richardson, Geo. T. Corson
Harrison Dingman Chas. &. Royce, Vim. Gibson
ID. =. Alexander, Representatives. and Delegates
Department of Potomac. Care r. o. Box 262.l