Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-31
history demand the greatest possible correct

history demand the greatest possible correct
ness, and no deserving veterans name should
be omitted.
''The superintendent of census has r..
ceived numerous complaints from comrades
in different parts of the country, saying that
when the census was taken they did not
realize its Importance and that their record
of service was not reported as fully as they
wish, while others claim they were absent
from home and were not taken at all, as vet
Grams.
'All posts of tho order are requested to give
this matter attention, and each post is au-
thori2ed to send to the census office, Wash
iugtOn, ID. c., for blank cards to be used for
obtaining the names and service of those in
correctly taken and those who believe they
We're not taken at al. These cards contain
instructions for filing in the desired infor-
nation and are reGrected and 'fruuked.
costing no postage TO return.
"Whcn il can be done without expense to
the posts it would be well to have this order
inserted i'll your local papers, as all veterans
are interested.
The publication heretofore known as the
q. a. Il. Directory or National Roster of
the Grand Army of the Republic, authorized
and commended by our order, will not be is
sued separately owing to the enumeration
made under the present census law. ~ above
explained. Comrade w. II. Austin, compiler
of the G.. A. IL. Directory, win assist in the
government work, which will be completed
under the same general classification as was
proposed for the National Roster.
''IheSo headquarters are advised that the
Sons OF Veterans, numbering over one hun
dred thousand members, with camps not only
in nearly every state, but also in Canada and
even fal-atf Alaska, arc now all united in one
order and under ono banner, tho flag for
which their fathers fought.
'Tho commander therefore urges
upon all post and department commanders
and all individual comrades the duty OF en-
couraging by every means in their power the
growth of this young and rising organization.
AS our Legitimate successor, If for no other
reason, it has ClaiWs upon our attention, but
as the conservatory pf patriotism like that per-
vading our comrades of 1861 TO 1865, and
which has since so vitalized our order and,
we trust, has descended to our sons we
should give il every possible assistance that
it NAV prove one OF the richest legacles of the
war and its veterans to a great and free coun-
try Particularly should Memorial daY be an
occasion for special recognition on the part of
the Sons and they should be made TO fully
understand their share in this our annual OBJ
seryance so that for all time to come our
grand principles Of fraternity, charity and
loyalty may abide in this nation, the guaran-
tee of its power, prosperity and peace.
'"rhe commissioner OF pensions advises
this Office that all letters of inquiry relating
10 claims for pension pending in that bureau,
should give the name OF the claimant and of
the soldier, his company and regiment, and
the number of the claim, whether original or
certificate. Also the poStoffice address of the
writer In case inquiries are made relative
TO two or more claims separate letters must
be written in each case Much delay is caused
In properly answering inquiries made of the
pension office because the above facts are not
given and comrades should take due notice
ane govern themselves accordingly