The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

Gov. Clough yesterday received a
batch of correspondence from Manila,
among which was letter from Col.
Ames, thanking the governor for his
commission as colonel, and another
newsy letter from Gen. Reeve. enclos-
ing his farewell address delivered to
the regiment upon his assuming the
rank Of brigadier general
Gen. Reeves farewell address is as
follows:
It IS with feelings Of prolonged regret that
] Telinquish control OF this regiment which
fer 80 many years II has been nay pride and
honor to command, a regiment composed OF
officers and men who have ever performed
their duties faithfully and fearlessly. II is no
wonder that you have established a reputation
~ peace and war In which the individual and
the state may be proud. There Is no regiment
IN this army that stands higher In the o3ia-
len Of its superior officers than the Thirteenth
Minnesota There Is no regiment whose gal
lantTy under fire has bgCn more highly COM
mended. Mindful as | am Of these facts /
cling to the organization with pride and
affection which time can never destroy.
For my successor, who. Ike myself, has
risen 10 his present position from the ranks.
10 commend 70 your loyal and enthusiastic
support. And In bidding goodbye. / wish 10
thank you, one aud al for The individual
kindness and consideration which has made
smooth the rough places and encouraged me
in the discharge Of my duties, when encour-
agemeut was Oftentimes needed.
OF oct. 4, TO the governor, reads as
follows:
Yours Of Aug IS at hand today, having
beer delayed IN the mails in some way. We
are all very much gratifed at the comDli-
entary terms in which you speak Of orr
record. We have tried 10 do duty and
50 deport ourselves that Minnesota will not
BE- ashamed OF us. BY wife is here, having
arrived the last steamer from Honolulu. l
shall visit the hospital today and convey your
message 10 the sick.
Another letter, under date Of Oct ?,
directed 10 the governor, says: The
regiment Is IN better health than for
some time" Col. Reeve In this letter
explains that some OF the messages
sent about the condition OF the sick
have been lost in transit and further
Communications will be addressed 70
the governor. instead OF the press.
Col Fred Ames writes the governor
as follows:
Yesterday / received your telegram ap-
pointing me the colonel Of my regiment de-
sire 10 thank you very much for the honor
you have done me. the confidence you have
IN me. In making me colonel Of this hne reg
iment ! shall DO everything tn my power 10
merit this confidence and continue the hne
showing which the Thirteenth Minnesota has
made since 10 was mustered into the service.
! shall also remember that much credit for
the work Of our regiment IS due 10 your
efforts in our behalf Officers and men thor
ougnly appreciate this TACT ! enclose you
duplicates of my acceptance Of the Office and
cath OF muster. the originals having been
sent 90 The adjutaut general Of The army at
Washington. We're YOU satisfied with the way
the boys OF the Thirteenth carried the day
CA Aug. l3 al M1niia2 on. IL was masulh-
cent not "a sign OF fear not man faltered
or hcsltated, and large part OF the regiment
under terrific Gre from an unseen foe and
100 chance TO return g. The same blood
showed up In our boys veins that day that
flowed BOO the veins OF the "Old First" at
Gettysburg. and Il was only due 10 poor
marlWmanship az the Spanards that we did
fE.snHHH I'D
wont over us. We an hope that the war is
practically over. that viii soon be- re-
turned 10 dear old Minnesota. and assure
You that when we do return all shall be
pleased u the first hand 10 be grasped Is the
hand OF David s. ClouRh whether he is Etlll
the chief executive OF Minnesota OF plain
private citizen. Again thanking you. I am,
very truly, F. ". Ames,
Colonel Thirteenth Minnesota.