Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-19
of the Sons Of Veterans and aides Aid
societies, but by our loyal citizens through.
out the length and breadth Of our beloved

of the Sons Of Veterans and ladies' Ala
societies, but by our loyal citizens through.
out the length and breadth Of our beloved
State.
Memorial day and its observance is an
educator to tlis young and rising genera
ton in the lessons which it teaches Of
love, Of country and it' free institutions
and devotion TO the flag, "Old Glory. !"
Nav it continue to be observed long after
the last survivor Of the war has been laid
TO rest, to show to the world the price paid
for our liberties which we are now enjoy
ing us a people.
The financial affairs Of the department
have becn in good hands under the able
management OF my Asst. Quartermaster
General john Williamson, who has been
careful, economical and systematical in
all matters pertaining TO his office 1t
will be rcmcm bered that by vote of the
eAcsmpment last year at Skowhcean the
per capita tax was cut down from 12 to
10 cents per term (serni -annual). BY this
action the department has been deprived
CT some $500 in It's revenue. For Il full
statement ] refer you to the report #
Assistant t,uartcrmaster General William
son.
/ would respectfully recommend that
the printed proceedings for 1925 he made
NJ by the outgoing Asst. Adjt. Gen. A.
VI Sawyer
! wonld recommend that these depart
ment documents now deposited in the
Maine Historical rooms at Portland be
taken out and properly flied and book
If inventory be made Of the same.
\ pension bill has been presented in the
House OF representatives in behalf Of our
prisoners IT war confined in rebel prisons
during the Rebellion, asking for "a per
diem pay Of S2 per day during their i'm
prlsonncnt aud pension Of SIC per
month during their lives. Believing this
to be Just and humane act due to onr
brave boys who suffered untold horrors in
these hell holes ~ the South rather than
accept liberty and freedom by Joining the
rebel army, | sincerely hope that this
measure, long delayed, will have the heart
support of the encampment.
The work of the assistant adjntant's
office has been most admirably admin
ist.rcd under the able and Intelligent adj
Of my assistant adjutant
general, A. NJ Sawyer Co,nrade Saw
yer has devoted his entire time to the
e'NA'' VI AiA1 olliIC ali leu
tiers ard official communications promptly.
none being allowed to lay over more than
one mail, or the necessary time to investi-
gate the matter under discussion.
am well satisfied from years expert.
ence that this Office is 10 sinecure, but re-
quires all his time to answer all post
adJutantS and other department officials
which comes into his
hands. He has most certainly proved the
past year the right man in the right place
The perplexities of the office are many
and require all the ability. patience and
zeal that q cnmrade can command to
stralghten out the reports of many Of the
post adjutaDts.
In the year just about to close l must
say that Comrade Sawyer has more than
Tiled my expectations aud has performed
his duty without friction or trouble with
any post in the State. Il deem this state
ment due to tried and faithful official
and one who has worked early and late for
the best interests of the order
l wish to thank the comrades for their
support In placing me ut the head of this
department. as its department commander.
1t Is an honor which | appre ciate most
July. ! assure yon, and in surrendering
The high trust which l received at your
hands one short year ago. wish to thank
sll the department officers and members
II the staff for their cordial support
throughout the year. To S. v c. Good
Win and j. V. c. Jefferds | am indebted
or the good work they have done in visit
ng posts. Medical Director W. H. True
las been untiring in his efforts to pro-
tbp n r. of hi, !
Chaplain Webster has proved himself to |
ne Jealous and efficient in his duties AS
,haplain.
To the members of my official staff, one
md all, | am under obligations for
'aurtesies extended during the year. In
'pector W. H. simmons has done good |
work as inspector of the department, and |
personally visited many of the posts and |
Inspected them Judge Advocate L. II. |
carleton and Mastering Officer Moses A |
Stafford and Seuior Abide Camp C. L. /!
"ardwcll have performed TO my satisfac- |
ion all the duty imposed upon them. The |
council of administration has been called |
ogethcr once at Portland, on Dee. Is last. !
\ full representation was present, with |
me exception, and he sent letter of ex-
'lanstion and regrets, which all goes to /
show that the interest has been good.
In passing over my badge of office to |
NY successor, hope and tiust it has |
suffered no detriment al my hands during |
he year just closed. | have endeavored |
10 far as my time would permit to work |
or the best interests of the department |
md all its diversified interests. and | |
gladly and checrfully surrender the great |
rust and again take my place in the |
anks to work for the noblest and grand |
st organization ever organized by man
the Grand Army of the Republic.
Following the commanders rtporr.
Assistant Adjutant General SAWYER made
his report, which follows:
William II. Green, Commanding Depart-
ment OF Maine, Grand Army of the Re
public.
Dear Sir and Comrade:
In c)mpliance with the rules and reyu-
ations. L have the honor to submit the
GLOWING report Of the standing of this
department. and the business of this office
or the year 1895.
The headquarters of the department of
Maine was opened, Feb. Is, 1896, at 81
Free strset, Portland, Me, and general
'rders No. was issued, Feb. Is.
The report to national headquarters for
he first term, ending June 80, was
July 81, 1895, and the second
Continued on page .) !