New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-17
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
THE TRANSFER OF LIEUTENANT DUVALL.
PLEA FOR HIS RETENTION AS MANAGER OF
THE ARMY LIFE INSURANCE FUND

PLEA FOR HIS RETENTION AS MANAGER or
THE ARMY LIFE INSURANCE FUND
ne Edffor OF The Tribune.
sr' From the time the Army was organized
uhul quite recently there has been no progressive
spirit TO keep pace with the march OF fruitful events
~h"n nave been for some time Transporting to make
'he United States, in law, mechanics arts and sci
eces' as well as in social matters. benefit to the
human family. great blessing, as well as a sound
PRINCIPLE has been established by the officers of tho
o'od states Army, in establishing system of life
Insurance of their own, for the benefit OF officers
WIDOWS and their dependent families, whereby the
pchenclares receive I'm all VI the deaths Of the
mstlfd $4,000 This system provides safe and
rc'Aoie rlnSutance, with absolute confidence in the
hsunhg power, confidence which has hong been
saaAfn by ths failure insolvency Of established
Insurance companies in civil life. 1t provides against
immefiae suffering humiliation the part of the
wives and children, other dependents left behind
them by worthy and brave officers at their death ;
anc Is guarantee against much Of the suierngs and
trials witch have heretofore faento the lot OF gifted
reilred and tenderly reared women who have given
their lands, and all that they are, creditable TO
our ,guntry and its civilization to the brave defend
ers o. our Flag and the Nations cause.
ms ysem OF Insurance has been carefully worked
ont within the last few years under the care anu
supervision, marked by high integrity. business tact
ana TALENT from a prctenson in chaos to
P'0'N' cihClcHb anu PRACTICAL cOnlltlOn, DY Lieu
tenant William r. Duvall, 5th United states Artillery.
who had been detailed for the duty by law Of Con
grcss, acting under General Drum, late Adjutant-
General of the Army, and COmmssary General RObefT
. M%ieely L. 5. A.. with three other officers Of the
Army, the whole number constituting board OF
trustees for its management roll Of nearly 900
officers and reserve fund Of more than 100000
have been successfully achieved up to this time.
result mainly due to the and trustwOrthneSs Of
Lieutenant Duvall who has handled all its affairs
most succc ssfully.
The secretary Of War has recently struck blow.
most unwitingly, at this institution which
Is really integral part Of the Army
by relieving Lieutenant Duval at a critical time and
ordering him rejon his battery. No fault was
found with Lieutenant Duvall i'm any regard, for he
Is highly esteemed everywhere on account OF both
his ability and his naturally polite and agreeable
disposition and bearing. Everybody Is Therefore
alarmed for the welfare Of the Insurance Associaton
now In critical period Of rs existence. It's " co
efficient OF cohesion IS very slight the sole strength
being In the absolute confidence Of the members I'm the
integrity and capacity Of their secretary and treasurer
Lieutenant Duva who serves in both capacities
without extra pay allowances and with The aid OF
only one clerk MILES.
NewYork. Sept. 10, 1880.