The National tribune., 1900-05-10
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Reunion to be Held at Fredericksburg
May 25

At the 30th Annual Reunion of the Society o
the Army OF the Potomac at Pittsburg last year
the very cordial invitation OF the civic authortie
and citizens OF fredericksburg, Va, to meet tEcr
this year was unanimously accepted.
That historic ground, consecratcd by the blood
OF nearly 100000 dead heroes, is the Mecca tc
which every veteran should make ut least on,
pilgrimage. and no better opportunity than tn,
present will: probably. ever be offered Tn,
territory embracing the battlc.icds of Chancel
luTSvlllc thc Wilderness, SpOttSyly ania COur
House, Todd's Tavern, Laurel Hill, and Salem
Church, 1t is expected. Congress will soon SCI
apart as a great National Park. n project that
has been heartily indorsed by the Society Of the
Army Of the Potomac. the Grand Army Of the
Republic, and the Society OF United Confederate
Veterans. The bill received thc approval of the
Secretary Of War and of the Committee on Military
Affairs in both Houses Of the present Congress-
and passed the Senate on the 2d instant
The dates and program for the 3lst Reunion
are: First day, May %. 1900, 1890 a. m, corps
meetings in the Court House. IL III. society meet
ing in the Court House; ] D. III, lunch in the
Opera House. Following the lunch visit to
Marye's lights, the monument to the mother OF
Washington. the great National Cemetery and
other points Of interest; D. m, public exercises
in the Opera House, the orator 10 be Mai. Gen.
Daniel L. Sicklcs I, S, A. (rctrca). with Brcvct
Brig Gen. Henry +. Trcmain. 4. S. V. as Alter
nate. Second day. Saturday, May 20, $50 a IN,
excursion via the Atlantic & Coast Line r. r. to
Richmond Va, spending six hours in the Capital
OF the former COnf"deracy arriving at Fred
Of The members Of the society their families and
invited guests, in the Opera House.
The usual concession is made by nearly all the
Passenger Associations. North South East and
West. Of fare and one third on the certificate plan
or full fare going and third fare returning 10
those who have paid 70 cents upward for their
going journey, provided not less than 100 certif-
Gates are taken
The following special directions to those CON
tcmpIating the trip have been issued: Begin
nIng with May % the railroads will grant n fare
and one third for the round trip. The return
ticket is good TO start until May &c, returning,
continuous trip by the same route. At the near
est important railroad station purchase full fare
ticket TO Fredericksburg; announce 10 the agent
that you are going 10 the Army of Potomac Re
union and ask him to give you certificate Fill
in and sign the certificate and the first day of
the Reunion, or Immediately upon arrival there
after hand IT 10 the undersigned Recording SeCrc-
tary Gen liOTatio c. King to be certified by him
and viScd by the agents Of the railroads When
purchasing return ticket present the viSed ccrif-
cate 10 the ticket agent in Fredericksburg and
pay one third the regular fare back home After
the Special Agent has left on the 26th no cerifi-
cate can be validated, and no refund of fare can
be expected because Of failure to secure certili-
Gates or to have them countersigned."
There three hotels and many boarding.
houses at fredericksburg Many private citi,
zens will open their houses during the Reunion
so that all who attend will be Hospitality provided
for But it is of the highest importance that The
Local Committee be advised as early as oSsibIc,
Of those intending 10 go, and they sLs suld send
their names, address and number to be accom-
modatcd TO Capt S. j. Quinn Secretary of The
as nearly as possible what they desire Those
who fail TO do that will have no cause to ccnsure
the officers Of the Society or the Local Committee
The rates will he very reasonable
As Fredericksburg is but two hours ride from
Washington il IS expected that the President and
Cabinet, Ma. Gen. Nelson \. Miles a large dele
CATION from Congress, and especially of the
Senate and House Military Committees and
many Of the distinguished officers resident i'm the
Capital and in Richmond will attend the Reunion,
All soldiers who served east of the Ailcganics
sailors and marines who Co-Operated with The
Army Of the Potomac. are eligible for membership
The initiation fec is 81, and the annual dues are
So
All members in arrears may be reinstatcd upon
payment Of ST. which will include the dues for the
,urrcnt year. Send for applications for mcmbcr-
,hip blanks and all dues TO Col Samuel TrucSdcll
Treasurer. 253 Clifton Place, Brooklyn n. Y.
These Reunions are nearing their close Go |
o this, especially il you have not been in Fred |
since the historic battle, bring your |
wives and children and invite all veterans 10 ior
he Society. They will be cordially welcomed |
'ou will never have another such opportunity.