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Mckee, T R, Room 102 Boston BEK, Denver, Col Manning. A L, Dunlap. la, R Manley, RL
Mann, Wm W, Ranelsburg, Nebraska. R Nelson, W A. Hazelton. la
Nelson, TC, Hazelton, lowa
Preston, II M, Ft. Dodge, lowa Peasley, R H, Kansas
Roe, A J, Burlington, lowa. dead
Small, IL J F. Chicago. III
COMPANY G.
C C Tupper, d'd Benton Bar Jan 12 G O Hanson, died at Decorah L D Townsley, River Forest, Cook W L Winsor, Clinton, Mo county, HE 'T Steen, died at Omaha
J F Nickerson. d'd in rebel prison J E Simpson, Norfolk, Neb A A Burdick, killed at Tupelo A E Anderson, Decorah, Iowa ( C Thorson, d'd at Eldorado, la R A Gibson, died U S service J H Womeldorf, Neligh, Neb R Anderson, A, Albert Lea, Minn Anderson, A M, d'd wounds rec'd
A W Erit, died in service
JO Johnson, Hesper. lowa N B Burdick, died at Decorah R Hard
G W Sharp. Fargo, Dakota, R Andrus, E V, Decorah, lowa. dead
Aker, DO, Ridgeway, Iowa
Anderson, Peter Anderson. E
Corinth Ballard. Strawder
Olmstead, H. Independence. Ia Potter, Jas W, Fayette. la Ralston, Nelson. Canton, S D
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Brown, J HI, died at Decorah Bowers, . died in Ohio Clark, J M Cutlip, J
Coon, CA, Sabinal, Texas
Carey, A A, died at Castalia, lowa Engbertson, E, Aastad, Minn Davis, N J, Berrian Springs, Mich Eastonson, G. d'd at Mound City la Ellsworth, W D. d'd Benton Bar- Fladmark, SM M racks Green, L D
Fuller, A S, Sioux Falls, S Dak Fuller, A, .. .. ..
Gorhamer, O H, d'd St Louis, 63
Gilbert, L, died at Keokuk
Groves, A 11, Decorah, Iowa Halverson. A,
Hall, Giles
Houge, G A, Albert Lea, Minn Hanson. Hans, Lake Park. Minn
Hanson, Halver, Sheldon, Dak Jenson, A, d'd Sept '63 in Miss Johnson, A.d'd Greensville, La, 65 Johnson, NO
ville, 62
Johnson, Heury, 20, d'd Huntsville, 82
Kirkland, G W, Freport, lowa Larson, Hover, d'd Savannah, Ten Kittleson, C B, Norway Lake. Minn Larson, John, Larqui Parle, Minn Kittleson. (
Manson, 1
Larson, Peter Low. Lewis L.
MeCalles, P, died at Hesper
McLoud, S
Miller, O D. Stuart, Neb, dead Meyer, C
Meader, M , Hesper, lowa Moe, Peter, Springfield, Minn Nelson. Swen
Oleson. E
Oleson, J, died at 'Thoton. lowa Pollock, Jos, must'd out at Selma '65 Oleson. Ammon, died at Memphis Oleson, A HI, Egge, SD)
Romberg, L O. d'd at Chewalla 64 Palmer, R, lives in Nebraska
Ricker, J. died at Savannah, 62 Raucha, Fred. Skidmore, Mo Rocksvold, O P, Thoton, lowa Ryerson. F, Ashby, Minh Smith, I K, Baraboo, Wis. R Simmons, R, Lake Park, Minn Staples, CJ, d'd at Frankville, la Skinner, F, Forest City. I Simmison. Nels Severson, Nels Steen, John, Wahoo. Neb Steen, Henry Belgrade, Neb Smith, G M, died at Decorah IowaStalim, Lars L, Sioux City. Iowa Sernson. S A, killed at Tupelo, '64 Simmons, John, Flandreau, S D Tinke. .
Thompson, A K Taylor, W HI HI
Thompson, J B, Speilville, lowa Wright, CF
Wheeler, Horace, Algona, lowa Wait. W. Nashua, Jowa, R
Wold, L T, d' at Vicksburg. '63 West. S. Red Cloud. Neb
Crane, John Crowell, J M
Connolly, C. d'd at Somerville, Mass Christopherson. C, Hartland, Minh Dunn, Van R, Dewitt, Nebraska
Gilbertson, O, Gilchrist, Minn Gulbranson, A, Rothsay, Minn Honson, Klaus Hanson, Ole
Hall. Austin, d'd at St. Louis, '63 Helgerson. G, d'dat Nashville. 61 Harris, F' W, Hand, Andrew J.
Johnson, II E, Evansville. Minu Johnson, Henry, Ist, d'd Hunts-
Montgomery, Wmn V Madinn, DL
Maloney, J, died in feld
Miller, S, Yoyaima Bay, Oregon MeCabe, C. Sherburne, Minn Nass, G 11, Woodside, lowa Oleson, ()
Oleson, OG, killed at Shiloh
Pierce, Fletcher
Peterson, N, d'd Camp Woodss. 63 Raucha, Ed
Skinner. C. d'd '03, steamer Cresent
Slattery, Thomas
Thompson, T. Lincoln Center, Kan Torgenston, M, d'd 65 at Montgomery Tobiason, Andrew, Windom, Minn Thoryson, Andrew, Crastad, Minn Mrs. Jennie Burdick Sturdevant. Spring Valley, Mint Wiley, Wm, died at St. Louis. '63
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COMPANY H.
Atkinson, W LC, Omaha, Neb Brown, Tom, Jewel City, Kansas, R Becket, Ed, Dubuque, lowa Currie, John G, Butte City, Mon, R Clark, BA, Colesburg, Iowa Cox, W H, Blaine, lowa Evans, James, Dubuque, lowa Fishel, S K, Ft MeGinnis, Mon Franks, Joseph, Lamont, lowa Grimes, R M, Kearney Neb Hosting, Alfred ti, Strawberry Pt, lowa Hamblin. R E, Arcadia, Ohio Hamlin, F M, lowa Falls, Jowa Jones, David, Monona, lowa Kuhnes, J C, Manning, lowa, R Light, Robt, Tilden, Neb Langslou, Aaron 1, Transferred from V'o D, 27th la to Co D, 12th la McConnell, Alex S, Hopkinton, Iowa Nauman, Geo, North Platte, Neb Royse, Win, Atlantic, Iowa, R Shorter, James, Shell Rock, Iowa Sloan, S B, Greeley, lowa Winch, Edward, Arena, Wis Ward, John W, Burlington, lowa Struthers, Craig, Nob
Briggs, G 1, Marens, lowa Benediet, R W. Blackhawk, S D Benedict, John W. Lexington, Neb Crist, John W, Central City, Dak Crosby, J M, Yankton, S D Duncan, & E, Custom House, Kansas City, Fishel, SO. Towa Falls, Lowa Fishel, Robert W, Greeley, Łowa Flennikon, J B, Battle Creek, Nob Gilmore, A C, Indianapolis, Jud dead Horaer, ties, Dubuque, lowa Henry, Philip, Greeley, Iowa Jackson, S M, Lincoln, Neb, R King, Wilson, Emerick, Neb Kuce, Samuel G, Colesburg, lowa Light, Joseph A, Norfolk, Neb Mason, John S, Worthington, Iowa Moreland, CD W, Earlville, lowa Med'une. W HI, Ruthven, lowa Plaster, II J, Washington, DC, 1921
Smith, Thomas, Turkey River Towa Shorter, Win, Shell Rock, lowa Trumble, James, Mauchestes, Iowa Wisegarber, Wm, O'Neil City, Nel) Van Anda, John N, Fremont, Ncb
COMPANY I.
Roster of survivors of to. 1, 12th lowa V. V. Infantry, corrected by Judge McCallum, Sibley, lowa.
Austin, N. E. Andrew, Iowa Allen, Engene, Cedar Rapids, lowa Austin, Marion, Staplehurst, Nob. Brintuer, Win. Brayton, lowa Brown, J. Unknown Butters, John F. Sioux City lowa Buchanan, James, Tama, lowa, R Belknap, Albert, Scribner, Neb., R Benhka, Frank, Guttenberg, lowa Campbell, E. B. Armstrong Grove, lowa Campbell, Thos. Humboldt, lowa Cobb, Edgar C. Keokuk, lowa Cobb, Win. A. Walla Walla, Wash. ('bates, J. W. Talcott, S. D. Crane I. K. Maquoketa, Iowa Davenport, A. G. Superior, Neb. Devine, John, Columbus, Ohio Caro Arcade Hotel
Dupray, Wm. H. Sioux City, lowa Eddie, Thomas C. Salina, Kansas, R Fry, Win. L. Scranton, Iowa Goodnow, M. B. Ord, Neb. Hatfield, Aug. Jersey City, N. J. Harding, James, Baldwin, lowa Hendricks, Win, Winterset, lowa Jenkins, Alouzo, not known. Johnson, Hans, not known.
Nagle, M D, Dubuque, lowa Nims, Weed, Maquoketa, lowa O'Niel, Andrew, not known. Palmer, A L, Seattle, Wash. Paup, David, Sac City, Iowa Paup, Seth, not knowu. Perkins, J H, Seattle, Wash. Pasech, Lorenso. Postville, lowa Ray, John S, Naponce, Nob. Reardon, John, not known. Rolf, Marion, Maquoketa, lowa Scheopf, John, die I Oct. 21, Isst at Marys- ville Kansas Swank, John, Muscatine, lowa Sumbardo, O L, St. Paul, Min. Starbuck, Win, Hullman, Jowa Smith. Henry, Maquoketa, łowa
Schmidt, John, not known. Sherburn, Dan, died at Selma Ala. 1865. Ist Leut. Thompson, Jas L. Franklin, lowa Teskey, George, Ellwood, lowa Van look, Samuel, not known. Van Duzee, E M (Maj.), St. Paul, Minn. Wells, Chas A, Sabula, Jowa Wilson, T, Maquoketa, lowa Wilson, J F, Fulton, Jowa
TWELFTH IOWA V. V. INFANTRY.
Kennedy, S L, Cedar Rapids, lowa Kohler, Wm. Dubuque, lowa Korns. Peter, Reubens. Kansa , Lewis, Lewis, Home City, Minn. Lewis, Peter, Land, Wis. Markham, W II. Hawkeye, Kan Mckinley, Maquoketa, lowa
MeCarron, W F, Athous, Tenn.
MeCallum, D D. Sibley, Jowi
Me Dermont Mike. Epworth, Iowa
Williams, S, Atlantic, low i Williams, Sidney, Colfax, III. Wintersteen, Henry, Monmouth, III., d'd'stof dis .asp contracted in Rebel pris. W.avines, Mik y, not known.
Wood, Joel, not known. Yoley, George, Clinton. Jowa Z dik r. Ja- FiC'apto, Lincoln, Neb, Fare State Journal.
COMPANY K.
Brooks, John Brown, 1 JJ, Bloomington, Nob
Billings, Abram, Laizero, NY Barden, Henry A, Brekner, J M, Charles City, Iowa Bugbey, S M, 1012 5th St. North
Minneapolis, Minn Dolles, Godfrey, Hopkinton, lowa
Church, P, Arborville, Neb Deut her, Albert, Nat. Home, Ohio
Freeman, Richard, Spencer, Ohio
tilchrist, J N, Durham, lowa
Keith, W B, Precept, Nebraska
Merriam, IL C, Nagent, Iowa
Mathis, W R, Omaha, Neb
Morgan, J B, Davenport, lowa Mosher, Alvin MeConnell, Alex S, Hopkinton, Iowa Myers, Joseph A- dead
Robinson, Monzo, Albion Neb, R
Willard. Porter U, Hopkinton, lowa
Blood, George W Billing . (has ), Bloomington, Nob Blanchard, Thos Le Mar, Kausas Baldwin. Newton, Ada, Kansas Blanchard. Tra D. Crookston, Minn Davis, WIN, Des Moines, Iowa
Ellison, W HI, St. Edwards, Neb Fuller. OT, Webster Grov., M . Horn, Samuel, Colesburg, Jowa Kemp, Wm, Kirwin, Kansas Merriam, C' E, Hopkinton, Iowa Mathis, E R. Omaha, Neb Morehouse, PJ, Masonville, Jowa Morgan, Wm B, Bloomington, Nob Mickey, Isaac, Waukon, Iowa Phillips, CE, Blair, Neb dead
Webb, Laurence, Cedar Rapids, lowa
Waldroff, Henry, La Porte City, lowa. Young, AS, Nashua, Iowa
NOTE: - Comrades whose names are followed by the letter "R" have had their mail returned from post office given.
FOURTH REUNION OF THE
Membership Fee.
List of names of constades who have paid the membership for of $1.00 at and since the reunion at Sious tuy to August 1%. 1992.
FIELD AND STAFF. Major S. D. Brodt beck.
Geo. IT. Cobb, R. K. Kellogg. Mrs. S. R. Edgington. D. V. EHs- worth, B. W. Armstrong, C. M. Runkle. $2 00.
CO. "B."
1. R. Andrew, John D. Cole. Wm. Winter. M. A. Mender.
Co. "(."
D. B. Henderson, W. I. Henderson. Gilbert Hazelett. S. Komp. N. H. Spear, G. H. Lattimer, 1. W. King. N. J. Davis. James Barr. W. A. Kent. J. L. Jordan. P. R. Woods. .. W. Bysong. J B. Hazlett.
"O. "D."
J. D. Ferner, Wm. M. Van Karnan. W. L. Lee. J. Watrobok. HI. C. Morehead, Geo, Nauman, J. O. Sariweb. Hiel Hale. Ed. Butolph. T. J. Lewis, J. W. Coates. J. W. Rowan. F. Rankin. A. A. Stewart, S. R. Burch. J. N. Weaver. B. P. Zuyier. 1. M. Blanchard. L. M. Ayres.
J. Margretz. J. . E. Rich. J. Ballon. S. J. Crowhurst. J. W. Shumaker. C. D. Morris. A. B. Perry. C. V. Surtus. S. Cook.
CO. .. F."
J. E. Ainsworth, J. W. Gift, R. W. Tirrell. F. W. Coolidge, J. R. MeKce, J. Johnson, J. R. Eldridge. J. Bremner. Mrs. A. J. Hoe, 25 ets., J. Widger.
CO. "G."
J. E. Simpson. Hans Hanson, G. A. Hauge. Ole Gilbertson,
TWELFTH IOWA V. V. INFANTRY.
Erick Bugbertson. A. D. Anderson. A. H. Groves. John Steen. (. W. Kirkland. (. 11. Ness. "Nels O. Johnson Roswald." Peter Moe. S. Young. S. West. A. S. Fuller. Heury Stern. $2.00.
Horace Wheeler. G. W. Horner. Jame, Shorter. ! 11. 1. Briggs. W. H. Cox. S. C. Fishel, Joseph A. Light. J. B. Nemikon. J. W. Ward, J. A. Van Anda.
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A. Billing's. N. Il. Baldwin. Dr. J. B Morgan. P. C. Church. W. R. Mathers. W. B. Keith.
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Attention, Comrades!
It is desirable that all changes of post office address and all deaths of members of the regiment be reported to the secretary promptly by any comrade having knowl- edge of the same, for use in our next reunion and in compiling the next roster.
J. E. SIMPSON. Secretary. Norfolk, Neb. Sept. 24th, 1892.
Attention, Comrades !
It has been determined that we will send a copy of the proceedings of our last reunion to each surviving comrade whose address we have. And we hope that those who have not already paid membership fees or dues, will remit said dues of one dollar, or send twenty-five cents, the cost of said pamphlet, to the undersigned, treasurer of the association, at Manchester, Iowa. All who signed our by-laws and became members of our association, whose names ap- pear on page - of this book, are entitled to a copy free of charge.
Wo are anxious that all who can will become members of our society, and if you will send one dollar to the treasurer and direct him to do so, ho will inscribe your name on the roll making you a member, and you will be on- titled to this book without additional cost. Unless this is done we hope you . will send the 25 cents.
Comrades, let us not forget each other. Help a little in the good work. If you know of any comrade who served in our regiment whose name does not appear on our book, or whose address is changed, be kind enough to send his name and address to Aber Dunham, Secretary. Manchester, Iowa.
By order of Executive Comittee.
R. W. TIRRIEL, Treasurer,
Manchester, Iowa.
FIFTH REUNION
OF THE
TWELFTH IOWA
Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
HELD AT
SIOUX CITY, IOWA,
OCTOBER 10, 11, 12, 1894.
NORFOLK, NEB. PRESS OF THE DAHA NEWS. 1991.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.
H. C. CURTES, President, Le Mars, łowa. JOHN STEEN, Vice President, Wahoo, Nebraska. ABNER DUNHAM, Secretary, Manchester, lowa. R. W. TIRRILL, Treasurer, Manchester, Iowa. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
H. J. GRANNIS, Randalia, Iowa.
M. D. NAGLE, Dubuque, lowa.
J. E. ELDRIDGE, Stark, Kansas.
The following members are a committee, each for his own company, to report the death of their comrades who may pass away, reporting the time and place of death and such details of interest that may appear, to the mem- bers of the Regiment when next they meet in reunion.
This is a very important duty and one that should be well attended to. Co. A, R. P. Clarkson, DesMoines, Iowa.
Co. B, J. D. Cole, Lansing, lowa. Co. C, D. W. Reed, Suite 81, Chamber Commerce, Chicago, III. Co. D, E. B. Soper, Emmetsburgh, Iowa. Co. E, J. S. Margretz, Hittsville, lowa. Co. F, R. W. Tirrill, Manchester, Iowa.
Co. G, J. E. Simpson, Norfolk Neb.
Co. H, J. A. Van Anda, Fremont, Neb. Co. 1, J. F. Zediker, 321 N. 31th St., Lincoln, Nob.
Co. K, Dr. J. B. Morgan, Davenport, Iowa.
Comrades who know or learn of any deaths of the members of the Regi -. ment should report the facts to the proper member of the above Committee.
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REUNION
OF THE
Twelfth lowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
OCTOBER roth, 1th, 12th, 1894.
The fifth reunion of the Reth lowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, held at Sioux City, lowa, Oct. 10th, 11th and 12th, 1894, was held at the Armory of the Towa National Guards. The forenoon of the 10th was spent in handshak- ing, greetings and registering. At 2 p. m. the association was called to or- der by Comrado J. N. Weaver, vice-president, who introduced Hon. C. W. Fletcher, mayor of the city, who said:
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Comrades of the War:
We, that assemble here today with our whitening locks and wrinkled brows, have come to recount the days and deeds that have long since passed into history; to talk of the times that tried men's souls, when cruel war stalked through the land; the day when you and I, with multitudes of other young men in the hour of the nation's peril, donned the blue, shouldered the musket and bid adien to friends and kindred and all that we held dear, ex- cept that which was dearer than life itself, our country and the dear old fag that still waves triumphant over a united people, and the most glorious coun. try that is kissed by God's sunlight.
My comrades, do you not feel again the rush of hot young blood coursing through your veins and hear the sound of the same old fife and drum? Do yon not see the awkward squads that developed the grandest army that the world ever saw? The dear ones standing by with tear-stained faces to say "good bye" and "God speed" to the boys going to the front? Do you not feel the thrill and behold the horror of your first battle?
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Yes, again we see the forms and hear the voices of those who tinished life's battles and went home long years ago; but I am wandering in the past.
In the living present I seo before me men that have traveled many weary miles to attend the Reunion of the Veterans of the gallant Twelfth Iowa I- fantry. Year by year the ranks are thinning out, but the members that remain continue to close up and move forward to meet the assaults of Father Time, and the reunions are more highly prized as the years go by. A few years more and this organization must become a thing of the past.
Among those who are permitted to attend this meeting, I note many men of honored name, men who have won fame on the bloody fields of war and on the great battlefield of life.
My friends, the people of Sionx City bid you a most hearty welcome. They have a warm place in their hearts for the veterans who saved the Union. Your comrades of this city who bore an honorable part in the same great conflict from 1861 to 1865, extend to you a contrade's welcome, and you very well know what that implies. It shall be our pleasure to make your stay pleasant and profitable. We owe the Twelfth lowa a debt of gratitude for their liberal assistance, both in money and service, at the time the great flood swept down upon us a few years since while they were in session in this city.
Even the banquet feast was given up to feed the sufferers, Deeds like that shall ever live.
Representing the city government, I tender you the utmost freedom of the city with all that goes to enhance your pleasure. In fact we are aware that the city is besieged by a veteran army and we surrender unconditionally and cast ourselves upon the mercy of our captors, but before you shall have completed the campaign upon which you have now entered, we shall endeavor to outflank you in a manner that will convince you that we have a wide- awake, progressive people and comrades as true as ever entered the ranks, and that have proven themselves true soldiers in the business of life and efficient at a reunion, camp fire, banquet or any other place that a veteran ought to be found.
We have institutions in our city which wo point to with some degree of pride and possibly you may find some of them of interest to you. Have a good time, such as old soldiers know how to have. Ask any comrade or citi- zen to assist you and you will find them both willing and competent. I hope this reunion will prove so enjoyable that you will ever look back to it as a very bright spot in the journey of life.
One by one we are dropping from the ranks; doubtless some that are here today will fail to respond to roll call at the nest reunion of the Twelfth lowa, but will have answered to the roll call of the Great Commander of earth and heaven and fallen into line with comrades long since mustered out by the shafts of the enemy. Well, soon we shall all be over there and our earthly cares and business will have passed into other and younger hands; but let us fight our battles faithfully and manfully, living true to our God, our fellow
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men and ourselves, and then we shall have a joyful reunion at the grand review on heaven's eternal camping ground.
In the absence of Major Reed, president, Comrade Weaver, vice-president, introduced Comrade R. W. Tirrill of Manchester, Iowa, who, when the « applause that followed Mayor Fletcher's remarks had ceased, took the floor and responded in a beautiful address. After thank- ing the people of Sioux City for the hospitality extended to the old comrades assembled he paid a beautiful and impressive tribute to the friendship which had existed between them during the long time since they had first met in battle to defend the stars and stripes. There were many of the old comrades whose lips quivered and whose handker- chiefs were used freely to wipe away the tears when Mr. Tirrill reminded them of those who had fought side by side with them and who gave up their lives on the field of battle for the love of their country.
Mr. Tirrill's speech was followed by hearty applause.
J. N. Weaver and J. E. Simpson also made short addresses, after which the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock.
At the close of Comrade Tirrill's response, Comrade Weaver read the fol- lowing telegram from our beloved President:
Chicago, October 9th, 1891.
Hon. John N. Weaver :-- .
Notice of my father's death just received. I cannot come. D. W. REED.
And Comrade Simpson read the following letter:
Chicago, October 9th, 1891. Friend Simpson :-
In your last letter you remind me that I had said that nothing but sick- ness or death should keep me away from this rennion. I little thought when I said that that it would be just that alternative which would keep mo away.
This morning when I came to the office all ready to tako the train for Sioux City I found a letter awaiting me saying that father was very sick. I delayed one train and directed my sister to wire me any changes. At 2 o'clock the sad words came " Father is dead. " I go at once to Lansing where he died. You understand the matter fally and must explain to the boys how I desired to meet them again.
I enclose a few membrandas I had made in regard to history, including an estimate for printing. Do as you think best with it. I have Regimental purt completed and think it would be of interest, but the times are hard for its publication. Perhaps a committee to devise ways and means would ho well. IInd I reached Sioux City I would have had manuscript with me.
D. W. REED.
And then bore testimony of the high personal standing and integrity of Father Reed, why he had known since 1856. On motion of Comrade Andrews
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that a message of condolence and love be sent to Comrade Reed, the following was sent:
Major D. W. Reed, Waukon, lowa :-
The Twelfth Iowa sends love and sympathy to you and yours.
SIMPSON, TIRRILL, STEEN, Committee.
Since then the following letter was received from Comrade Reed:
Chicago, November 1st, 1894. My Dear Simpson :-
Yours of the 30th ult. just received. The very kind and sympathetic tel- egram from the Twelfth was received at Wankon, as we returned from the cemetery after laying father away in his final resting place beside mother. I should have been glad to acknowledge its receipts and to have told the boys how highly I appreciated their kind and thoughtful remembrance of me at such a time, but as it was too late to answer then and reach them altogether I must tell them when I see them together again, which I hope to do in 1896.
I received from you three members of Sions City Journal, October 4th, 5th and 6th, but no papor since nor anything concerning the reunion, except a few words with French, who is now in the city. Am very glad to know that you had such a pleasant meeting. French says the best of all the re- unions, so I may congratulate you on its success.
The following message on motion was sent:
Major S. D. Brodtbeck, 113 Sonth Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. :-
The old Twelfth Iowa in remion send love and greetings to you. SIMPSON, TIRRILL, STEEN,' Committee.
On the return home of Comrade Simpson he found a delayed express package, sent to the Regiment, containing a photograph of the dear old Ma- jor in full uniform, as we remember him at Camp Union, Dubuque, 1861. Also a beautiful shield-red, white and blue-the work of his own hands. These will be sent to Secretary Dunham for our next reunion. And with the package came this letter:
My Dear Comrades :--
Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 2nd, 1894.
On looking over my papers lately I found a dagnerreotype, taken at Camp Union, Dubuque, in fall of 1861. It vividly brought back to me many scenes and faces I know are gone, are no more on this earth, and all others as well as mine, bear the imprint of 33 additional years.
Believing that it may give my comrades of the old Twelfth a pleasing reminiscence of their first acquaintance with me and their first experience of
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camp life, I herewith send you a copy of said daguerreotype. I regret that I cannot meet you personally this time. My love and regards to you all.
Sincerely your comrade,
S. D. BRODTBECK.
However minch we may regret the receipt of these tokons of love and memory in time for onr reunion, yet the circumstances goes to show the lovo we have and thoughtful cure for each other so marked among the survivors of the old Twelfth. The dear old Major away off on the distant shores of the Pacitic, having only had the regular formal notico sent to him of our reunion, had us in mind; white we in reunion on the banks of the Missouri, were thinking of him and sending him a message of love. God bless him, was the prayer of every comrade present.
On motion of some thoughtful comrade the notes kept at the time fail to show by who a message was sont as follows:
To the Thirty-fifth lowa Muscatine, lowa, in Ronnion Assembled :-
The Twelfth lowa in reunion sends greetings.
SIMPSON, TIRRILL, STEEN, Committee.
To which the following response was received:
Muscatine, Iowa, October 11, 1891 To Secretary Twelfth Iowa Infantry:
The Thirty-fifth Towa Infantry in reunion assembled at Muscatine returns greeting of Twelfth Iowa Infantry.
R. D. BODMAN, Secretary.
Major Road in his letter speaks of certain rongh notes and memorandum he cacloses. They are inserted hore for the information of comrades who will answer them by letter to Reed. A good deal of information on these sobjets was drawn oot in the informal talk and discussion that took place, in which Comrades MeCabe, Butters. Fuller, Meador and Briggs and others took part.
Inquire-
Who was on right flank of the Regiment on the march from Pontotoc to Tuple July 18th ?- was captured and escaped.
Name of steamboat to which Regiment was transferred from the Minne- haha, while on way home on Veteran furlough? Did a boat convoy Regiment to Davenport?
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