The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-10

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cinnati and Past Commander Department
of Ohio-I commend the noble sentiments
you have uttered and the noble impulses
which have inspired them, and hope that
the suffering veterans Of that old army
may feel the touch of hands extended and
hearts that throb for all other humanity.
in men who were brave in the hour of
conflict, and gentle and tender when the
clouds of war had disappeared.
It was a fitting thing that you, as the
representative of the Grand Army, should
give expression to these high and noble
sentiments.
William c. Armstrong, Member of the
National Council of Administration, In
dianapolis. Ind.-The vote of the post
was one of unanimous approval, and that
sentiment so far as I have heard it ex-
pressed outside Of the post hall is also en-
tlrely cOmmendatOry.
Mr.. Armstrong says that it was his sug-
sestion that his post lead in the matter, |
ard that contributions by posts and COM |
radcS of Indiana be invested in a cottage |
at Mountain Creek, to be known as the |
Indiana cottage, but that as the recon-
uenoation was to send contributions d.
rect to Colonel Falkner, the contribution |
of the post was so sent. Judge Torrance
approves of the idea of a cottage erected |
10y the contributions Of comrades ana |
friend of particular states, and suggests
that any money already forwarded may no
DOUBT be applied in that way.
Thomas H. Dickson, st. Paul-lt was
a noble thing to do, and it marks an epoch
in our history. You will be sustained by
the best sentiment of the country, and it
will make your administration memorable.
Edgar Allen, United States Attorney,
and Past Commander Department Of V1r-
ginia, Member of the Executive Commit
tee, C. A. R., Norfolk, Va.-Your letter
strikes the right keynote. I shall send my
contribution by check to-day and will try
to get this department to make a liberal
donation in the same direction. Tread
your circular letter to several ex-Confed-
crate since receiving it. They were very
much touched by the spirit of amity 1t
displayed as well as the happy way: IN
which 1t was expressed. g. ~.
W., w. Warner, past commander, Bas-
sett Post Sc. Allegan, Mich.-The spirit
that prompted your Letter is much to De
commended We must never forget that
we fought the south, not to conquer ana
hold as subject provinces, but on the con
trary, to restore and save the union.
am certain that there is no cement more
binding than that of mutual courtesy, fair
treatment and honor. On this tree Of your
planting I trust the fruit Of peace In
high, lofty and true sense may grow, as
1 believe it WILL when you and are dead.
e. I. Vevan, Justice of the Peace, East
St. Louis, ILL.,, Late Company K, First
United States Army Hancocks corps,
seeing a brief notice Of Judge Torrances
letter in a local paper asks for particulars
| in order that he may contribute.
| w. M. Scott Commander Department OF
Georgia G. A. R., Atlanta IS Just
| what would naturally have expected
coming from a big hearted, brave man,
who sees an opportunity to do a grand,
! charitable act and is not afraid to do the
right thing at the right time. You could
1 have done nothing atlthis time that would
/ have been more fitting than this in the
| closing days Of your brilliant career as
| that we did not make on your mind more
lasting impression as to the needs OF the
old confederates Of Georgia..
| Emma M Rea, apolis-Allow me
| to add my sincere congratulations to the
hundreds that am sure you will receive
for the noble and manly suggestion made
in your last order. That it will meet with
| the hearty endorsement of the rank and
| file of the Grand Army Of the Republic
| is most certain. Only those who have
visited the south and have enjoyed the
kindness and hospitality of those who
wore the gray know OF the love which
now exists between the men who forty
years ago were arrayed against each other
In battle Were Judge Rea living know
how every fibre Of his being would thrill
with enthusiasm and intense desire to help
in the magnanimous scheme, and it is in
his memory as we'll as from my own heart
that have written this note Of congratu-
lation. ..
John c.. Linehan, Past Department
Commander of New Hampshire and Mem
Der of the Pension Committee, Concord
I most heartily approve. In the line which
you have been laboring you have been do
ing Gods work and should be Endorsed by
every comrade in the order, as feel sure
you will be. ...
| B. H. Warner, Chairman Committee or
National Encampment, Washington-Sucf
broad and magnanimous sentiments as
you express will be Of great value to the
standing Of the Grand Army and to the
cultivation of a spirit of fraternit,
throughout our whole land. I
:, Robert E. Bradford, Chippewa Falls
, Wis.-James Comerford Post, No. 6S, do
mates and mails to Colonel Falkner SO To-
, the purpose recommended in your letter
General N. A.. Curtis. Past, Commando
Department Of New York, Inspector O
) National Soldiers Home, New York City
> I was very glad to learn OF your patriotic
feeling and wise judgment as expressed IL
your letter. We won and should be tn
first to extend the right hand Of fellow
ship. For what other purpose did w
hght except to maintain the union? w
, wanted the south as friends, as co-labor
!. ers IN building up this country, and 1T /
our duty to make them understand It b
friendly words and generous acts
5 A. e. Howe, ex-Confederate Membe
] Of Board of Visitors to West Potnt-It i
an effort worthy Of your big heart and
felt honored In the fact that I have hat
> the opportunity of meeting and associat
g ing with you as official visitor at ives
: Point, even for q short period II botl
4 sections Of our country had acted soone
i upon the line Indicated by you, much O
Q the strife and bitterness between then
8 would have been avoided. believe Won
proposition will met with the hearties
approval Of all good people.
Robert Chisholm, Birmingham, Ala
y am an old Confederate who learned unde
s Lee what the life of soldier is. I hon
$ I am so situated that will never nee
$ help from any one, but that does no
. prevent my full appreciation of YOU
& most magnaninous conduct in behalf q
e a lot of poor fellows less fortunate tina,
e I have been. A few more men like yo
e and the world would be better of. I wan
to add my thanks, with those who wi
70 profit by your kindness, to you, and t
l. all the Grand Army men who feel Xix
a you. I went into the army as q mere Lac
81 and while did the best I could as ,
ss soldier, and shed bitter tears when tn
10 war ended, yet have lived long enoug
vi to see that God was kinder to us tina
st we were to ourselves, and that this Unto
in ought to stay I am in it to stay an
It'll no power of man will ever draw me
1T mine out OF it again. And that ought ,
be much for a South Carolinian to fe
a.. or say.
D. c.. Barfield, Falkland, KY thank &c
at that such a, man as you are lives on tt
in earth and is at the head of the G. A.