The National tribune., 1893-06-29

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Gen. James Forsyth, ofthelU. S. Army.
To Nellie c. Bacon. Correspondent of Forsyth
Corps, we are indebted for the following notes,
In addition to former mention:
The monument to Duncan Forsyth Is stu
ated in one of the prettiest spots in Forest
Cemetery beautiful with flowers and trees and
the singing of birds in the topmost branches
In such scene of beauty the unvailiug of this
tribute to our boy hero took place.
When President Bills, of Forsyth Corps, to
whom had been assigned the duty, lifted the
Stars and Stripes the laurel-crowned monument
was disclosed. l---E-
1t is entirely of granite, a ~ foot shaft rising
from two bases; Richmond, Va.," on the
first and on the second, in bold relief. the name
Forsyth" Directly above is design of the
G. "A. r. badge, with initials IF, G. and L., the
watchword of the GAR
On one side these words appear: 1t is sweet
and fitting to die for ones country"
On the other: George Duncan Forsyth,
captured at Limestone Station Sept 8, 1863
shot and killed in Libby Prison April ~ 1864.
Age % years. Date of erection, May &c. 1893,
by Forsyth Post and other Posts of GAR,
and Forsyth Relief Corps, of Toledo"
LIEUT.. FORSYTH.
The military life of George Duncan Forsyth
was brilliant one. Though but mere school
boy at the outbreak of the war he responded to
the first call of Lincoln for troops, enlisting
April 1S, 1851, in the 14th Ohio. for three
months. Soon after his return he re-enlisted,
and was mustered in Lieutenant in Co. b,
Tooth Ohio. Subsequently he was appointed
Adjntant, and with large portion of his regi-
ment was captured at Limestone Station and
taken to Libby Prison, where on the morning
of April ~, 1864, he was shot and instantly
killed by bullet from rebel guard when
leaning out of The window to get fresh air, he
not feeling well that morning.
His remains were sent home by his brother
officers and now resting in Forest Gene
terry, where the monument has been erected.
Charlotte L. Forsyth, the honored mother of
Lieut.. Forsyth, and member of Forsyth Corps;
his sister, Adelaide Forsyth, with her brother,
Allen Forsyth, now of Chicago, were present at
the unwilling. letter of regret was received
by his mother from Gen. James Forsyth of the
Regular Army, that he could not personally
unite with the other members of his family in
grateful thanks to the Grand Army of the Re-
public and the Woman's Relief Corps for their
loyalty to his brother, George Duncan Forsyth.
At its last meeting touching letter of
thanks addressed to Forsyth Corps and Pres-
dent Bills, was read from Miss Forsyth, ex-
pressing her grateful appreciation, and that of
her mothers, of the beautiful remembrance.
She said: 1.-THE fragrant wreath of those lovely
flowers. placed upon that mound that covered
the dust of Duncan Forsyth, seemed to rise
like incense to that urn, uniting the two the
beautiful in nature and the beautiful in art"
DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: For the first quarter of
1893 the Department of Vermont expended as
follows:
Turned over to Posts-............ ....... S157 SO
Relief-............ I2S AZ
Relief other than moDey...... 10 81
Total. S456 90
Died in Rutland, VT, Sarah ]. Fay, who went
out as nurse in Co. G. Cd Vt. Mrs. Fay proved
herself brave and loyal woman in the days
that tried mems souls Officers and men alike
testify to her bravery and devotion under the
most trying circumstances. Though not in
need the members of Roberts Corps looked
after her kindly; also, attended her funeral.
Corps gave q reception to the GAR and
friends in Good Templars Hall, serving a
bountiful supper. The awarding of tea-set
and server was the chief attraction. Frances
Stillson, daughter of II. J.. Stilson. editor of
the Bennington Banner and Organist of the
First Baptist Church, was the winner. Sixty
dollars was added to the relief fund.
Whitney Corps, Turnbridge have painted
their W.RC. building. This is a very smart,
active Corps, though small.
Washburn Corps Bradford, is preparing for
National Apron Festival. Their Jerusha Dow
Album and New England Suppers were both
successful entertainments The President of
this Corps is great worker, and has faculty
of enlsting others.
Vermont has contributed her mite toward
the representation of the Order at the Column
bian Exposition, both in funds and decorations
Past Department President Ellen NJ. Seaver,
Montpelier, has received from Alice A. Henry,
Senior Vice Department President. on behalf
of Corps 81, very handsome well useful
gifts of silver, consisting of one dozen table,
spoons one dozen desertspoons, and two dozen
teaspoons The gift was surprise, but was
received with a grateful heart.
The Corps of Vermont contributed to Phil
Kearny Post, of Richmond, Va, to assist them
to decorate the graves of our fallen heroes, to
the amount of $63 Al.
Skinner Corps, Manchester Depot, gave an en-
tertainment to raise funds for a soldiers mon
ument. They were well patronized.
Cummings Post and Corps Hinesburg, cele-
brated the seventh anniversary of the Corps
and the 9th of the Post. President Finney, of
the Corps. presiding. Comrades j. FL. Allen
and III. II. Tilley made some happy remarks,
selections were read, songs sung, and refresh
ments served. The evening closed with the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" all singing.
Brooks Corps, Montpelier, VT, invited MEM
bers of Post and Camp to meet with them at
social in their rooms. Refreshments were
served. and the evening was pleasantly spent.
Later Brooks Corps gave successful supper for
the benefit of the treasury.
Memorial Day was sacredly kept by the
Corps of Vermont Although there was
scarcity of flowers no comrades grave was neg
lected.
G. A. Custer Post and Corps, Bennington, car
ried out impressive observances. Among the
floral mementoes was a GAR. badge filled
with flowers in memory of the unknown dead.
The Corps served dinner in GAR. Hall to the
veterans. In the afternoon all visited the Sol
ders' Home, decorating the graves of soldiers
buried there and conducting appropriate serv
ices.
Eliza J. Cutting, Department Corresponding
Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Department President Emily L. Clarke and
Past Department President Dean attended the
10th anniversary of Corps 80, Beverly.
Department President Johnson, of California,
announces tho receipts of the California Relief
Corps Home for 1891, 49, as $4. 055.84; disburse-
ments, $3,74502. The Home is iourishing.
There is to be Massachusetts, W.R.C. Re-
union at Nantasket Beach June 20, including
first. class clam bake and fish dinner. o, those
succulent clans! How we all wish ourselves
there.
The permanent Department of Montana was
organized May 10 at Great Falls, Mont, and
that excellent organizer, Isabella Krkendal, is
now promoted from the Provisional to per-
manent Presidency. -
Paul Revere Corps fU5. Walleston, Mass, has
lust celebrated its fifth anniversary. In the
aftarnoon IL eyem nj fled the ritual in the pres-