St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-15
The SOLDIER SLEEPS.
Continued From First Page.

Ransom post, G. A. R., of which Gen.
Sherman was charter member and the
first commander. has issued the follow
ing special order:
Headquarters Ransom Post No. 13t, De-
partment of Missouri, G. A. r.. ST. Louis,
Feb. II, 1891 Special Order No. tom
rades: With the deep sorrow and grief that
Will fillHll hearts. especially of the members
CT Ransom post whom he loved so much and
who were so devoted to him. announce the
death of comrade William Tecumseh Sherman
who having successfully fought some of the
grea test battles and led the longest march OF
war has fallen by the wayside in the march
Of life His fame will fill the pages OF his
tory. His services are his country's price
less heritage, but his comrade friendship and
love is ours. Words however. are TOO empty
for his eulogy, language too barren 70 express
our grief. A year ago. on the seventeen an
niversary of his birth. Comrade sherman
wrote US: Ransom post has stood by me
since its beginning, and l will stand by it 10
my end, and then, in its organized capacity,
it will deposit my poor body in Calvary
alongside my faithful wife and idolized sol-
der boy." And this post If his family ac-
quiesce accepts the sacred trust. A further
order will be issued concerning the funeral
arrangements. BY order of L. B. Ripley,
Commander Official: j. P. Cluly, Adjutant
In February, 1896, on the occasion of
Gen. Sherman's SEVENTEEN birthday,
the members of Ransom post, q. A. r,
of which Gen. Sherman was the first
commander, sent the general many con-
gratulatory letters and kilograms. The
old warrior in replying to these, among
other things, said:
l have again and again been urged to allow
my name to be transferred TO the roster OF
some of the many reputable posts of the G..
A. r. here, but my invariable answer has
been no; that Ransom post has stood by me
since It's beginning. and viii stand by it to
my end and. then, that, in its organized ca
pacity it will deposit my poor body in Cal
vary cemetery, alongside my faithful wife
and idolized soldier boy" My health con-
tnues good, so my comrades of Ransom
post must guard theirs, that they may be
able 70 fulfill this sacred duty imposed by
their first commander. God bless you all.
W. L. SHERMAN.
Cavalry cemetery is in this city and
is one of the most beautiful spots in st.
Louis. 1t is expected the generals de-
sire in the matter will be carried out,
although, of course, the famlliy's
wishes will rule in the case.
A special meeting of Ransom post G..
A. r., was held tonight to, arrange de-
tails for the funeral, but nothing def
mite was accomplished owing TO the I'M
certainty as to when the remains of the
general will reach here. The following
telegram was received from New York
III lCpiy W tllC ulS pdlCu oCilG OlllS dltcl-
noon:
The family is glad to accept the offer of
escort on arrival of the remains of Gen. Sher-
man at st. Louis Send delegation, of not to
exceed four, to meet cOrtege at INDIANAPOLIS.
Gems. Howard and Socum have by request
provided for everything from here to st.
Louis. Will probably leave New York Thurs
day evening. j. j. HOWARD"
The meeting was addressed by Gen.
Merritt, commander of the department
of the Missouri, and several prominent
Grand Army men, among them being
Col. ID. p. Dyer, GeorgeC. Bailey. II. NJ
Pollard, Smith P. Gait. Maj. Pierce and
Col. Leo Rassieur, department com
mander q. A. r. 1t was given out that
the funeral arrangements would proba-
bly, not be completed till tomorrow
night. and perhaps not till Monday, as
the family of the deceased must be
communicated with as to certain mat
tiers which the local committee is not
prepared to decide upon.