The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-05-24
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Francis Marshall, Co C, 9th H., Deer Plain,
ILL.,, writes that his regiment was at Blakely
and participated in the charge on the 9th of
April 1865, Notwithstanding what Comrade
Bolinger, Co. K, 18TH Ohio, says to the con-
trary.
J. U. Test, Co. c, Coles MD Cav, York,
Pa, informs the readers Of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE that the spy Richardson was hanged
about three miles from Frederick Md, on the
farm of Col. w B. lMalsby.
Alexander w. Terrell Co. I, 42d Ohio, Attica,
Kan, contends that the rebel prisoners at Camp
Chase were treated with the greatest humanity
and kindness
c. L. Hewitt, Co !, 7th Mimi. GAINESVILLE,
Mimi, while en- route for Mobile on the steamer
Magenta saved a comrade-G. w. WiIson-who
had imperfect vision, from stepping overheard
in the night.
David s. Cornell Eau Claire, Wis, while on
the march from Atlanta to the sea started on
foraging expedition. and in by-road came
across 10 Union soldiers who had been caught
by Mosby's guerrilas and murdered. On the
tree from which the bodies were suspended
were these words: Eve will serve all the
damned Yanks we catch in this manner"
n. Patterson, Secretary 32d Ohio Associa-
ton, Normal, Ill, calls upon all members of that
organization to send in their Names as there is
q movement on foot for a Reunion of the regi-
!
campment. lie has already received go names,
and hopes to be able to enlarge the list
b. Cole Pittsburg Pa, writes that the monu-
ment to be erected on the battlefield of Gettys-
! burg by the 62d Pa. has been accepted by the
Commissioners Of Monuments, and will be
| placed in position July l.
In answer to Henry Stokes, 9TH Ill. Cav,
! Coltersviile, H., W. Chaplin, Co. B, 5th ILL.,
Cav, writes that the 9Th III. Cav, as a regiment
never camped at Natchez, Miss.
G. w. McConkey, 9Th III. Cav, Oakland, ILL.,,
answering James A. Walker Co y, 4th Iowa
Cav, who claimed that the 9Th Ill. Cav. was
never in Winslows Brigade, says it certainly
was in that brigade during the siege Of Vicks-
burg.
L. E. Crosby, Co H, 42d Wis, would like to
know at what time and place the 10th Wis
was organized.
In answer to Col. J. B. Dodge, regarding the
Sergeant's squad that fell in line with the Both
Ind at Shiloh, w. G. Darnold Co L, list Ohio,
Butte, Mont, replies that the said soldiers were
from the 5lth Ohio
c. II. Checker Co K, I'D Ohio, Hope, Kan,
wishes to inquire why none of the comrades Of
his regiment have anything to say through
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE in regard to their
warIike exploits.
A. ID. Robinson, Co. E. 45th KY, Warren, w.
Va, IN reply to Inquiries as to whether the
bodies of Maj Hall and his band of scouts who
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1862, were ever removed, says that the Majors
remains were taken to Mount Pleasant, w. Va,
| but he cannot say as to the others. The at
lacking party Of rebels was under the command
of Col Witcher.
! T. j. Montgomery Co. G, 10th Ind. Cav,
| EnOn, o., writes that u years ago this May the
10th Ind. Cav, while on it's way South on the
| i. d N. r. T., about five miles north of Galatin,
! Tenn, was purposey run into by construction
| tram. The engineer and fireman, after pulling
! the throttle valves wide open, jumped from the
| engine which dashed at lightning speed into
| the train bearing the soldiers Two were killed
and Is badly wounded.
| J. u. DaTow, Cos. K and T, 18th I'll. Cav
| Geno junction, Wis, would like to be informed
| if there is any intention of holding general
| Reunion Of the 18th and 4th Ill. Cav The
| scheme was proposed at the St Louis Encamp-
ment, but he has not heard anything about it
! since.
| B. F. Burton, Cisne, H., in reply to A. w.
Chaplin, Co. b, 4th H. Cav, in regard to his state
ment of the 5th H. being at Natchez, Miss,
would like to know when that regiment was
| ever stationed there, as he lBurton) was mem
| Der thereof and served with it from 1861 to
1865, and was only absent therefrom three
months during 1863, soon after the surrender of
| picksburg
William Edwards, Co. G, 18th Pa Cav Lime
| Ridge, Pa, thinks the dier-hating Members
who have found their way into the National
| Congress through false promises will soon be
discharged from their comfortable berths.
| +. w. Frost, Emerson, Ga, informs COM
rades who are seeking change of location that
| If they will address him, with stamps he will
| give them information in regard to the locality
in which he has settled. He is much pleased
with his new home and thinks it place which
will benefit the health of old soldiers.
l.. d. Mills, Co. K, 10Th Mich, Brooks, Mich,
wond like to hear from some of his comrades.
| w. J. Brown, Co 3, 1st w. Va Cav, Elm
| Grove w. Va, claims his regiment was in the
advance in the charge at Monterey
| c. NJ. Castle, Co. d, 102d H., Page Center,
| Iowa, while lying at Shclbyville was, with q