The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-08-24
A New Jersey Comrade Urges the Election
of Gen. r.. Burd Grubb.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: see by re-
cent issue Of your paper that Comrade E. Burd
Grubbs name was mentioned for the Com
mander-in Chiefship of the Grand Army of the
Republic. As one who knows him thorou ghly
L can speak for him to the letter, and can
testify to his fitness for the position at this time
when matters of vital importance NAV come
before the head of our organization. I should
think one who has had experience in great
diplomatic affairs, such as the reciprocity treaty
with Spain-he having been called by Presi-
dent Harrison to assume the responsibility of
Minister to that country and was successful in
establishing such treaty, and also caused to be
raised the embargo on pork to that country
must eminently qualify him for the response
bilties that during the coming year must rest
on the Commander in Chiefs shoulders
AS soldier he was among the best, begin
ming in 1861 as a Sergeant and serving all
through the war, when he returned with the
stars on his shoulders, having been promoted
several times for galantry. He was the subject
of personal mention by his commanding officer
AS a comrade beginning with the organization,
he has ever aintained his interest in it. From
the Communicating of Post to the position of
Commander of the Department by unanimous
choice, will show how he is admired by his
comrades in New Jersey. Three Posts within
a radius of three miles of his home can fully
testify to his liberaEty toward them and to
needy comrades. AS Department Commander
he was instrumental in bringing into the ranks
over 500 comrades who had dropped out
He has always been an advocate of the most
liberal laws in favor of the soldier with regard
to pensions, and an ardent worker and fighter
for veterans rights. With the helm in his
hands the Grand Army would be guided to
victory. Respected and beloved as citizen,
the State of New Jersey, which sent to the war
more men in proportion to her population than
any other State in the East, would feel highly
hOnored. Further, has the Department no
claim worth considering? While the writer
would not detract from the record or fitness of
other candidates. as l understand it, Massachu-
sets has been honored by the choice of two
comrades, Devens and Merrill the latter
having served two terms, virtually max
ing three; Ohio has had its share by the
election of Comrades Earnshaw and Kountz;
New York has had two Commanders-in-C Chief
Wisconsion two, Pennsylvania three, Illinois
two, and Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, Mich
igan, Potomac, Rhode Island, and Vermont
each one. New Jersey has never had either a
Commander Chief a National Encamp-
ment. Why, now with such a magnificent
candidate should he not be elected by acclama.
ton?
When at the battle of Chantilly Col. Grubb
had his horse shot under him, he sprang up at
once, and graspng the colors, shouted, Come
on, boys; follow me-" That is the Way we
comrades of New Jersey know him; always
leading-never following
Yours in F., c., and LII. L. HARTsHoRN,
Commander, Department of New jersey GAR
Gen. E. Burd Grubb will receive the solid
backing of his native State. At recent meet
ing of Bayard Post, 8, Trenton, it was resolved
that the Post unanimously indorse his candi-
dacy for the office of Commander-in-C Chief, and
urge upon the delegates from the State to do
their utmost to secure his election.
For Junior Vice COMMANDMENTS Chief.
Florida's candidate for Junior Vice Com
mander-in-Chief. Comrade William James, of
o. NJ. Mitchell Post, A, Jacksonville, enlisted
April II. 1861, as private in Co. d, 10th ILL.,
He was promoted to Orderly-Sergeant and
served with his regiment until mustered out,
in August, 1861. He re-enlisted in Co. c, Tooth
Pa (Roundheads), for three years; was pro-
NOTED to Sergeant and served with his COM
pany until Oct Ii, 1862, when he was commits
stoned Captain, Co. B, 33d U. S. @. T., serving
with this regiment until mustered out in
March, 1866. He went to Jacksonville Fla.
at close of the war, where he now resides, and
entered into the business of fruit growing. In
1884 he was elected to the Florida Legislature
from Duval County. He was member of
Ellsworth Post 172, Oquawka, Ill. He took
transfer in 1884 and organized o. NJ. Mitchell
DAnA IL,