Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
WADHAMS POST
Presented Rebellion Records to the
 Rev. W. J. Slocum.

Rev Father Slocum is the recipient of very handsome token of esteem from Wadhams post, G. A. R., and it goes without saying that the reverend l gentleman fully appreciates the honor conferred upon him by the few re- maining survivors of the civil war now residing in Waterbury. The gift consists of 125 neatly bound volumes of the Rebellion Records, with num- Der of maps and cuts, all of which will make very valuable addition to Father Slocum's library, which is said to be one of the best in the state. The post will soon have to move to new quarters and besides the members are fast thinning out, and at a meeting held Saturday night, after looking over the field and talking of men who have shown friendly interest in the | welfare of the organization, it was de cfded to make him a present of the most valuable papers and documents in possession of the post. The resoiu- tion conveying the gift to Father SIo cum was adopted unanimously and was as follows:
 Headquarters, Wadhams Post, No 49, Department of Connecticut. G. A. R. Waterbury, Conn, Dec B, 1905. To Whom It May Concern: At a regular meeting of Wadhams post, No 49, Department of Connecti- cut, G. A. R., held on the evening of December 9, 1905. 1t was unanimous ly voted; that
 Whereas, in view of the fast de creasing membership of the local G. A. R. post from natural causes, and for other cogent reasons. the bound volumes of the Rebellion Records" with accompanying maps, now in pos session of Wadhams post, should be placed in the custody of some person who would appreciate and properly preserve the same, and,
 Whereas, the Reverend William J. Slocum. pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of this city. has ever shown marked interest and evinced high regard for all who have followed "The Flag" therefore, be it
 Resolved. that the Rebellion Rec ords" and maps be, and are hereby given to Father Slocum as testimon- lal of the affectiOnate esteem in which he Is held by the members of Wad- hams post, No 4g, c. A. R.
 By vote of the Post,
 GEORGE ROBBINS.
 Commander
 GEORGE L. PLATT,
 Adjutant
 The resolution forwarded to the pa- rochial residence was accompanied by the following communication:
 Waterbury. Conn, Dec g, 1905. Rev William J. Slocum, City:
 Dear Father Slocum--I enclose here. with copy of vote of wadhams post conveying to you the "Rebe:.on Rec ords," passed at our meeting last evening, and I desire 10 add D the more formal vote, my personal satis- faction, that by this action we have honored ourselves. and placed the Records" in the hands of gentle man and scholar who has, from the sacred desk, on the rostrum and iE private intercourse, ever pheld the principles, for. which we fought, and shown himself friend of the soldier. With high regard, I am, sir,
 Sincerely yours,
 GEORGE ROBBINS. P. c.
 The action of the pest was com plete surprise to Father Slocum and when he heard of it he remarked that he felt quite pleased to know that the members of Wadhams post had con sidered him worthy custodian of the records which tell the story of the struggle in which the donors had play ed such an important part. It was a Christmas present which any citizen would be proud of. but 1t is the good fortune of but few to be similarly hon ored. -