The National tribune., 1909-10-28
FOR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
Kit Carson Post Indorses John
McElroy, One Of Its Members.
Garfield Post Follows-Unani-
nous Choice.

Inc 1OllOWlUS endorsements anu iCt>
ters are self-eXplanatory.
HEADQUARTERS Kit Carson Post, 2, G. A.
R., Oct. IA, 1909.
Editor National Tribune: hand you
herewith a copy of the resolutions
adopted by this Post at its last meeting
with the request that you publish the
same, and 1 desire to say that in
presenting the name of Comrade John
McElroy to the next National En-
campment as candidate for the eNalt-
ed position of Chief, Kit
Carson Post and the Department of the
Potomac will honor one of its most
faithful and Jealous comrades one who
is we'll and favorably known all over
the country where veterans of the civil
war are found, and who has myriad
of friends and no more enemies than a
bright brainy man should have.
Comrade McElroy's services in the
war were long, arduous and faithful,
including Is months in Andersonville
and other prisons. Since the cessation
of war and battle strife, with his
Generals and men. the formation of
armies and the record of events on both
Isides of the contest, he has become a
recognized authority on all subjects in
which our comrades are>interested.
He Joined the Grand Army of
the Republic in 1866, and has al
ways been an interested and active
member. has been counseled with as to
its business. has helped to shape its
legislation, has attended every National
Encampment with one exception, and
has supported all of the Commanders
n-Chief with his great ability, extreme
loyalty and splendid personality.
Comrade McElroy served the Depart
ment of the Potomac as Senior Vice
~ 4 In,- Ixft,
firing work in secur ng places, pro-
motions and reinstatement for veterans,
their widows and orphans, and also
las been Senior Vice Commander-in-
Chief and was one OF the leading spirits
in the two National Encampments held
lin Washington.
Comrade McElroy performed most
faithful service for his comrades while
editor of the Toledo Blade, and for over
% years he has championed the Grand
Army of the Republic, the interests of
the veterans and their widows and or
phans as Editor of The National Trib-
une, which with its enormous circuia-
ton is acknowledged as the representa-
tive organ of the veterans and the faith
full and fearless exponent and defender
of the principles dear to the soldier and
for which the war was fought.
He has been conspicuous for the en-
ergy and ability with which he has ad-
vocated every law now on the statute
books for the benefit of the veterans
and their dependents, and has unfinch-
ingly fought Their opponents. whether
Presidents. Pens'o Commissioners,
Congress or powerful newspapers.
HIS extensive acquaintance, not only
with his comrades of the Grand Army
Of The Republic. but with men in high
official standing, Senator's Representa-
tives. Secretaries and heads of Depart
ments, and his easy access to all records
and important papers, in addition to his
enormous fund of personal information.
all fit him to be the standard bearer of
the faithful. The Grand Army of the
Republic numbers among its members
many who are dear 20 the hearts Of all.
but those who know John McElroy best
love him most, and believe that there is
no nobler man, stancher patriot. more
loyal citizen or efficient leader than our
splendid comrade, John McElroy.
And that is why we. the members of
Kit Carson Post, have Endorsed him for
Commander-in-Ch
Very truly yours, in F., c. and L.,
John Middleton,
Commander, Kit Carson Post, 2, G.
A. r.