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Moline, Illinois.
Chas. F. Culver,
B
Great Bend, Kansas.
John N. Davis,
C
Davenport,
Iowa.
Theodore Pilloud,
E
Clare,
John Crowell,
G
Davenport,
HI. F. Bonorden,
E
Iowa City,
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H. B. Waters;
G
Atalissa,
John Hall,
H
Millersburg,
Caleb Sweet,
G
Lone Tree,
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Isaac Myers,
H
North Liberty,
Joseph Cole,
H
Riverside,
B. F. Cottrell,
D
Mitchelville,
W. D. Rooker,
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Mitchelville,
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J. W. Rooker,
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Mitchelville,
J. H. Thompson,
A
Clarence,
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J. W. Lawrence,
Union,
David Galbrath,
K
New Sharon,
66
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Marshalltown,
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Tipton,
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Chas. Schwarengen,
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Conway,
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NAME.
COMPANY.
ADDRESS.
W. B. Leamer, N. G. Lovell, N. C. Hedrick,
C
Vancleve,
Iowa.
C
Lytle City,
Marengo,
Thos. B. Allin,
H
Iowa City,
A. N. Detwiler,
H
Iowa City,
T. J. Harper,
H
Victor,
S. E. Harper,
Capt. Wm. Lundy, 22 22
G
Atalissa,
C. F. Cadle,
A
Victor,
Wm. Bowley,
B
Princeton,
Geo. W. Davis,
I
Lisbon,
J. A. Rutter,
I
Hopkinton,
John Wood,
I
Delhi,
James Ireland,
I
Manchester,
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James Corbin,
G
Muscatine,
S. F. Stahley,
G
Foreston, Illinois.
N. Smith,
M
Monticello,
Iowa.
J. B. Thompson,
I
Manchester,
Peter F. Wragg,
I
Delhi,
H. E. Rutter,
I
Hopkinton,
John Leech,
B
Downey,
L. J. Leech,
B
West Branch,
Joseph E. Jones,
I
Stellaopolis,
S. S. King,
K
Mediapolis,
A. Allen,
K
Rowley,
E. Purvis,
B
Ames,
J. N. Boyd,
M
Bellevue,
W. W. Scarf,
C
Angus,
Chas. Cope,
G
Atalissa,
B. F. Barkalow,
G
Atalissa,
George Hayward,
E
Corley.
Ed. Honiker,
A
Muscatine,
B. E. Lilly,
G
Muscatine,
R. M. Downer,
K
Muscatine,
J. C. Smith,
I
Washington,
Harvey Varner,
G
Muscatine,
L. A. Clearman,
H
Iowa City,
R. B. Smith,
G
West Branch,
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A. J. Abbott,
C
Manchester,
A. K. Rogers,
H
B. J. Embry,
G
Lee Chapman,
C
Princeton,
Wm. Verink,-
A
Lettsville,
T. B. Christy, .
G
Grandview,
James Arbothnot,
H
: Cameron,
John Montgomery,
G
Harper,
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Iowa City, Atalissa,
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H
H
Millersburg,
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NAME.
COMPANY.
ADDRESS.
Geo. W. King, Capt. Ben. Owen,
H
Iowa City,
Monmouth, Kansas. Brighton,
Iowa.
L. I. Washburn,
A
Brighton,
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A. H. Miller,
G
Muscatine,
Milton Heinby,
G
Durant,
66
Capt. J. P. Sanford,
H
Marshalltown,
Capt. S. A. Bishop,
I
Davenport,
David A. Reynolds,
G
Muscatine,
Cot. C. C. Horton,
A
Muscatine,
H. Walker,
G
Grandview,
T. L. Emry,
A
Brighton,
R. M. Wallace,
M
Washington,
Lieut. L. F. Stoddard,
B
Iowa Falls,
A. C. Best,
E
Victor,
Jack Dawson,
H
Wilton,
Capt. J. L. Herbert,
B
Fort Madison,
M. J. Farrell,-
C
Chicago, Illinois.
W.b. Cadle,
A
Chicago, Illinois.
Assistant Surgeon E. D. Yule,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Chas. S. Miller.
G
Muscatine,
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John Borchers,
E
Davenport,
Henry Heuer,
E
Davenport,
Lieut. H. C. Babcock,
C
Ottawa, Kansas.
John Lubbe,
E
Davenport,
Iowa.
Henry Boeck,
E
Davenport,
C. F. Zigler,
I
Moline, Illinois.
Lieut. Anton Scherer,
E
Davenport, Iowa.
Lieut. H. B. Sudlow,
C
. Rock Island, Illinois.
R. N. Woods,
M
Maquoketa,
Iowa.
John S. Ackley,
E
Davenport,
66
O. K. Cheeney,
.
M
Maquoketa,
W. C. Morden,
, E
Fulton,
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James McDonald,
E
Fulton,
M. L. Simmons,
C
Stanwood,
Lieut. E. J. Boget,
H
Fairfax,
Isaac Gilmore,
C
Denison,
Lieut. W. Scott Belden,
L
Maquoketa,
Moreau Carroll,
C
Tipton,
C. C. Runs,
L
Elwood,
Wm. H. Shaw,
C
Princeton,
W. W. Branscomb,
M
Spragueville,
A
Muscatine, Iowa.
Wm. Lucas, M. H. Sweet,
A
A
S. R. Seaman,
M
Audubon,
J. C. Brauch,
E
Davenport,
Muscatine,
F. M. Bradshaw,
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NAME.
COMPANY.
ADDRESS.
Peter Mum,
E
West Pilot,
Iowa.
John Faning,
C
Princeton,
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G. F. Dunn,
C
Davenport,
W. H. Hickson,
C
Dixon,
George_Heppenstall,
G
Springdale,
Charles Reese,
E
Moline, Illinois.
James Walter,
G
Mitchelville,
Iowa.
Egbert S. Henderson,
G
West Liberty,
D. H. Gill,
G
Denison,
F. R. Wright,
G
West Liberty,
66
Levi Pond,
G
West Liberty,
James Finley,
G
Springdale,
66
Charles T. Ryan,
C
18 Lafayette PI. N.Y.Cy
W. H. Reckord,
I
Davenport,
Iowa.
W. H. Pope,
C
Pleasant Valley,
M. D. Blanck,
M
Fulton,
L. S. Blackburn,
M
Princeton,
E. L. Roberts,
E
Lone Tree,
E. P. Murry,
C
Davenport,
Jesse James,
I
Tipton,
N. W. Mountain,
G
Letts,
J. D. Binford,
C
Buena Vista,
James Middlemas,
C
Malcom,
Capt. Joseph McConnel,
M
Center Point,
66
E. J. Stafford,-
A
Nichols Station,
The Secretary desires to state that he has endeavored to give all names correctly, with post-office address, but if any errors have been made he earnestly asks that the Secretary-elect, Col. B. A. Beeson, of Marshalltown, Iowa, be notified, and the record will be changed accordingly.
A copy will be sent to each comrade who was present, and to others as far as known, and should any be overlooked, a copy will be sent upon writing to the undersigned.
To defray the expenses, in part, of publishing a roster of the names of the comrades present at the reunion, the sum of $18.12 was contributed and placed in my hands.
Hoping to meet all at the next reunion, to be held in Septem- ber, 1885, at Marshalltown, Iowa, I remain,
Yours, truly, J. N. W. RUMPLE, Secretary.
Sent
* SECOND REUNION,
&OF THE-B=
Second Iowa Cavalry,
HELD AT
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MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA,
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 1885.
2nd
IOWA.
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA: BURNELL PRINTING COMPANY. 1885.
SECOND REUNION
OF THE
SECOND IOWA CAVALRY,
HELD AT
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA,
SEPT. 30. AND OCT. 1, 1885.
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. BURNELL PRINTING COMPANY.
THE REUNION.
S every member of the Regiment, especially those who were unable to participate in the Reunion, desires a copy of the proceedings, the following has been prepared. Much that would be interesting is omitted for lack of space. Many of the speeches were not reported, and some of the most sparkling gems of wit are preserved only in the memories of those who enjoyed hearing them.
In making this report we have copied largely from the Daily Times-Republican, which gave a very cred- itable account of our proceedings.
THE SOLDIERLY SECOND.
The Beginning of the Reunion of this Famous Cavalry Regiment. Hotels Crowded with Old Veterans and more coming, despite the steady, drizzling rain.
Not less than fifty veterans of the old Second Iowa Cavalry Regi- ment reached the city last night, to take part in the reunion which was not to begin till to-day, and this morning's train brought in a great many more. Gathered. in little knots, around imaginary camp fires, the veter- ans recounted the events of the past. These reunions, in one sense, are happy gatherings, and yet there is something inexpressibly sad about them. The anecdote, the recital of that charge, which brings a flash to the eye and straightens up the stiffened shoulder, are always pereusors to inquiries for those who have gone to answer the last roll call, and re- . minders of the boys they have left behind, in Southern graves, and only heighten the impressiveness of the fact that the old front is thinning out very rapidly now, and that in a few years more these rennions themselves will be but as memories to a few gray-haired and withered men.
It is certainly provoking to the people of the city. no less than to the assembled veterans, to have such weather as this for their gathering, particularly after the magnificent weather of the past three weeks; but there is nothing to do save make the best of it, and perhaps the indoor proceedings will be all the more enjoyable for the gloom, and drizzle, and mnd outside.
THE MORNING SESSION.
The first meeting of the association was held in the G. A. R. Hall this morning, about 150 being present. Prominent among the old offi cers noted on the floor were Col. W. P. Hepburn, of Clarinda; Col. C. C. Horton, of Muscatine; Col. Egbert, of Davenport; Col. B. A. Beeson and Capt. W. S. Belden, of this city; Lient. H. B. Sndlow, of the Rock Island & Peoria Railway; Capt. B. T. Stiles, of Daven- port; Capt. Brunton, of Watrous, New Mexico: Capt. J. L. Her- bert. of LeGrand: Lieutenant Freeman and Sergeant Ferguson, of Ohio: Lieutenant Riley, of Blenco; and Mentenant Boyce, of Nevada. Col. C. C. Horton, at 9 a. m., called the meeting to order with a few ap propriate remarks, ontlining a plan for permanent organization. Com. rade Beeson moved that a committee of one from each company be ap- pointed to formulate a plan for holding remions in the future, and sng
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gested 1890 as the date for the next one. Col. Egbert thought 1SS$ was distant enough in the future, and another comrade suggested 1887. Con- siderable disenssion was called out, and the motion was finally amended instructing the announcement of the committee this afternoon and adopted. On motion, the Chair named Comrades Egbert, Cope and Belden as additional members of the Committee on Permanent Organiza- tion. On motion, a committee of one from each company was appointed as a Committee on Resolutions, as follows: Chairman, Capt. W. S. Belden; Company G, H. G. Waters; Company M, R. M. Gibson; Com- pany F, L. Adams; Company C. J. H. Freeman; Company A, John Law- rence; Company B, J. L. Herbert; Company H, A. N. Detwiler; Com- pany K. T. S. Kune; Company E, John Burgess. An adjournment was taken till 3 p. m., and the time till the noon banquet spent as a crowd of old soldiers would naturally spend it.
THE BANQUET.
At a few minutes after twelve, Col. C. C. Horton called the old vet- erans assembled in the G. A. R. Hall to order, and directed Jack William- son, the famous bugler of the Second, to sound the order to "fall in." The veterans marched out in double file, those who were accompanied by ladies walking at the head of the column. Many of those who fell in line were maimed and crippled. One old gentleman leaned upon the arm of his aged wife, who supported him tenderly, and there were many faces and forms that bore pathetic traces of former hardships. The boys were lead to the rink, where they were seated to a dinner prepared by the Marshalltown ladies, two of whom were assigned to each table. "Beans," famous in army life, was one of the staples of the meal, but there were many home-made delicacies that reflected credit upon Mar- shalltown matrons, and afforded to the old soldiers a contrast to the fare of soldier days.
Col. W. P. Hepburn was introduced by Col. Horton to respond to the toast, "The Ladies." The Colonel referred pleasantly to the ster- eotyped compliments usual in replies to this attractive sentiment, and proceeded to thank the Marshalltown ladies in a different spirit for the generous treatment of the Second's veterans. He declared that the Sec- ond's men expected generous treatment, because they knew the reputa- tion of Marshalltown ladies for doing the right thing at the right time. But their expectations had been far exceeded, and the feast of to- day would more than repay many days of the worst hardtack that tried the soldier boys. The Colonel eloquently pictured the grand results se- cured by the Union soldiery, and declared that the heroism and suffer- ings of the Iowa soldiers at the front would not compare with the trials and devotion of the lowa women at home, whose faith in and sacrifices for the Union were incalculable.
Captain Freeman responded to the toast-"The charge of the Sec- ond Iowa upon the gunboats at New Madrid." The Captain had just arrived from Ohio and had not expected to speak. He gave a humor- description of how the Second battallion, left behind after Island No.
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10, welcombed a gunboat down there: "Adjutant, get those boys out of this -I think that gun's going to fire," "and I think I saw Col. Horton get out."
Sergeant John Lawrence, of Compamy A, responded to "Reunions." He described the value of these fraternal meetings. He said he had met here at Marshalltown, dear comrades whom he had not seen since the war. The boys of the Second never got together but they had a good time, and he hoped these reunions would be continued as long as there was a Corporal's guard left. The Sergeant feelingly spoke of the great number of those who fell, from Holly Springs to the close of the war. One dear old Captain had come all the way from New Mexico, a thous- and miles, to see his old comrades of the Second. Is there anything but soldierly love that will bring a man a thousand miles to take the hand of his comrade?
Col. Horton, in introducing Will E. Tucker, who was to speak of "Sock Coffee," said he didn't know what sock coffee meant, but would tell of what he then thought a rather doubtful compliment Tucker paid him when they parted at Davenport in 1865. Said Tucker then: "God bless you, Horton-you'll make a d-d sight better citizen than you did a soldier." Mr. Tucker. after having paid a warm tribute to the mem- ory of Col. Horton's soldiery qualities and kindness as au officer during the war, declared that Horton and all, he belived, of the Second Iowa boys had come home and become more glorious men and citizens even than they had been soldiers. Mr. Tucker then explained that it was "Old Gabe," cook of Company I, who made the "sock" coffee, and it was Old Gahe's sock of which the coffee was made. Hle reminded the boys how well that coffee was relished before they found out what gave it the rich aroma-something unknown to army coffee. "The total number enrolled in the Second Iowa Cavalry during the war was 2.700," said Mr Tucker, in the course of a feeling reference to the dead whose names were marked "D" on the regimental roster from Holly Springs to the end.
Comrade Jones, of Kansas, was called on to reply to "Hard- tack and that portion of the hog that lies between the ham and shoul- der." If there was anything in the world he liked to toast it was a hog. He described that when he came to St. Louis he saw a piece of some- thing as big as this skating rink, and with more darkies perched on it than there were Second lowa soldiers present-it was hog. Comrade Jones, who is the Sheriff of Jackson County, Kas., then delivered an eloquent and witty apostrophe to the hog that took the house by storm. He declared it was not any of the leaders, but it was the immortal hog that saved this country-the hog saved the soldier, and the soldier saved the nation. He never looked a hog in the face without thinking what the hog has done for this nation. He paid an eloquent tribute to hard- tack, and ended with a rollicking sweet potato story.
One of the boys now proposed "three cheers and a tiger for the la- dies of Marshalltown, " and they were given in a way that made the raft- ers rattle. Three cheers and a supplementary tiger were also given for
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Jones, of Kansas," who is a general favorite. The more than two-hun- dred veterans then dispersed, to gather again at 3 o'clock.
AFTERNOON MEETING.
The business meeting was devoted principally to reading letters of regret.
FROM GENERAL ELLIOTT.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., Sept. 21, 1885. Col. B. A. Beeson, Secretary Second Iowa Cavalry Reunion.
MY DEAR BEESON: I have withheld my final letter on the sub- ject of the reunion at Marshalltown until now, hoping that I could attend. The time selected being the last day of a month and quar- ter, I find that I cannot possibly leave for the short period of even two days. I wanted to see and talk of the incidents of the war for the Union, which bound us together as comrades. To recall our ser- vice at Camp Joe Holt, at the fair grounds, our drill and parade with wooden sabers, because we could then get no other, the pride with which I marched you through the streets of Davenport, showing its hos- pitable citizens what I then thought the finest body of men in the ser- vice, and which became a regiment of cavalry second to none in the army. either of regulars or volunteers. I wanted to talk over Benton barracks, Bird's Point, and that first night's march in the chase after Jeff Thompson; our service at New Madrid. Island No. 10. and Cornith; the first cavalry raid of the war, so successful in its results in giving to us all the locomotives with which, by reason of the low stage of water in the Tennessee River, we were able to bring supplies from Columbus on the Mississippi River. Then, too, I wanted to learn of you from the time I was promoted through your gallantry and valor to your honor- able discharge from the service. Words fail me to express the regret that I cannot be with you, and let me close this letter with the fervent prayer that God will bless you, one and all. With the greatest esteem, your old Colonel,
W. L. ELLIOTT, Brevet Major General, U. S. A.
FROM GENERAL HATCH.
KEARNEY JUNCTION, June 24, 18S5.
MY DEAR BEESON: Yours of the 11th reaches me while on the march to Fort McKinney, Wyoming Territory. It will give me the great- est pleasure to be with you at the reunion of the Second Iowa, if in my power to do so, in October. I am never sure, looking so far ahead, as my regiment, when there is any active work to do, is usually employed. I shall come, if possible, since I have looked forward to being at some of the reunions as one of my great pleasures.
Yours truly, EDWARD HATCH, Brevet Major General, U. S. A.
FROM GENERAL COON.
COMMERCIAL AGENCY OF THE U. S., ! BARACOA. Sept. 12. 1855.
MY DEAR BEESON: Your circular invitation has just come to hand. It is exceedingly painful to me to deny your kind request to be present at the second reunion of the old regiment. As I write, my eyes dampen and my heart warms with love for my old companions of twenty years ago. Don't forget me as one "absent straggler" in the rapid march of time. Then you were "my brave boys," of whom no human heart could
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be more proud, and now you are still my OLD boys-in fact the "old boy" has us all. Twenty years ago you-so many of you-would, while on the march, ride alongside and say, after a half day spent in ransack- ing garrets and henneries, so boyishly, "Major, will you have a ham?" "Will you have a chicken or a goose, all fat and nice, etc.," and do you remember how comforting they were to your commanding officer? and how approvingly he looked ?- such a look as only a gnawing stomach can give, while he at the same time would in reproving, stern words say, "Joe," "Alick," "this can't be allowed." At the next breath he would say: "Adjutant, instruct all the company commanders to strictly prohibit all straggling jayhawkers." And you still remember how the same commander would, with hungry, famished look, say, "Joseph," or "Alick," accompanied with a sigh, "what shall we have good for din- ner?" The word and look were permission, and Joseph, (poor by, now in a soldier's heaven), touches with his spurs the best horse in the regi- ment, and off, off like the wind he flies. until many miles on the flank are reached. While virtuously searching for rebels and arms he finds. high up in some deserted chimney, beautifully cured hams; in the hen- nery he discovers fresh fruit, etc. Before the blazing camp fire that night your commander dined heartily. while Joseph smiled. For twenty years you have ceased these soft attentions, but instead now you send me an invitation to your grand banquet, so enjoyable to all concerned. I thank you for not forgetting me in the rapid march of time. God bless you all and your grand entertainment, and hoping we may all live to score twenty years more, I remain forever "of the Second Iowa Cay- alry."
DATUS E. COON,
Letters were also read from Gen. P. H. Sheridan, Capt. B. K. Wat- son, and others.
Chaplain C. G. Truesdell, who, until almost the last hour, had ex- pected to be with us, sent regrets by Comrade John Lu Taylor, and desired to be kindly remembered to those present.
On motion of Col. Beeson, the motion to fix the time for holding a reunion was then taken from the table. Col. Egbert moved by amend- ment the motion to the effect that the next reunion be held in two years, which motion prevailed.
The meeting then adjourned.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
The Opera House was reasonably well filled, although the weather made a bitter fight against any attendance from the city whatever. The stage was neatly festooned with flags and flowers. Upon its right Imng a bugle, and at the left were two cavalry sabers crossed. The veterans occupied what was for the night the post of honor-the pit. B. A. Beeson acted as Master of Ceremonies, and upon the stage were Col. W. P. Hepburn. Col. C. C. Horton, Hon. J. G. Brown, Rev. J. B. Case- beer, Mayor J. H. H Frisbee and A. F. Haradon, Esq. At & p. m. Gen- eral Beeson rapped for order and Rev. Casebeer, himself a Captain of the Twenty eighth Iowa Infantry, made an appropriate prayer. The male quartette, Messrs. Weeks. Clark, Heitshu and Bates, gave the song, "We Meet Again," in splendid style, and Mayor JJ. H. HI Frisbee was introduced, who spoke as follows:
THE MAYOR'S WELCOME.
Gentlemen of the Second Lora Cavalry:
These reunions of men who, a little more than a score of
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years since, were associated together under far different circum- stance, and in a very different capacity from that in which you are now assembled, are commendable in many respects besides that of renewing old acquaintances and reviving old associations. The renewal of acquaintances formed on the tented field, in the face of an enemy, determined not only to defy. but to destroy that system of government which you had been taught to revere as the guardian of the liberties of yourselves and of the nation, is calculated to awaken in the breast of every patriotic citizen, 'recollections of those trying times, when leaving home and families you went forth to defend and preserve the time-honored institutions bequeathed to us by our rev- olutionary ancestors, and under the benign influences of which our country had advanced in the prosperity and happiness of its citizens to a degree of which history furnishes no parallel. The revival of the re- membrances of the events which transpired while partaking of a sol- dier's fare around the camp fire, or of the more stirring ones when bat- tling face to face with a desperate foe, while your comrades were falling by your side, or yourselves, perhaps, writhing with the pains and tort- ures of ghastly wounds; or the recital subsequent experiences of those of yon who, since the favorable termination of your struggle in the cause of your country, having been widely separated by the Providence which has led you on, will doubtless so occupy your time as to make the period allotted for these purposes all too short.
But these reunions have a higher and more reaching influence, by making familiar to the rising generation the cost by which the benefici- ent system of government, established by the patriots and statesmen who designed it, has been preserved to them. and to inspire those upon whom its administration will soon devolve, with a determination that it shall suffer no deteroration by their neglect, but that its benefits shall be perpetuated to generations yet to come.
The citizens of Marshalltown thank you for making this the place of your present meeting. and especially for the educating influene upon the youth of our city and county. We also welcome you to our city, in gratitude for the services rendered us, in common with our whole conn- try, by your heroic labors performed and privations endured, in securing to us, and to generations yet unborn, the glorious heritage, of an undi- vided country, under a benign and enlightened government that guar- anteed to every citizen an equal share in its benefits. We trust you will meet with such a hospitable reception from our people that when you have returned to your several homes, the incidents of your visit to our city will be remembered with pleasure. We again thank you for your presence at this time. and beg leave to assure you that whenever yon may honor ns by making Marshalltown the place of another reunion you will meet with a cordial welcome from her citizens.
This cordial expression was responded to by Col. C. C. Horton. President of the Association, who, in the name of the Second Iowa Cav- alry, returned thanks for the welcome in the following language:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN :- In the name of and for the members of the Second lowa Cavalry Veteran Association, here assembled. I thank yon for the right royal welcome we have received at the hands of the citizens of Marshalltown. It did not require the kind and cordial greet. ing extended to us by His Honor, the Mayor. to assure us that we were welcome, for from the moment we set foot in your beautiful and thriving city; so renowned for the hospitality of her citizens, we have been made to feel that we were among friends; not of the hour, merely, but old time friends. Among those who stood so nobly by the Union soldier- and followed them with their sympathies, and their prayers, through all the dark days of the Nation's peril, we have been greeted too by mem bers of that grandest army of all-the brave, true and loyal women of America, of Iowa, of Marshalltown-who, believing all things, hoping
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all things, enduring all things, never faltered or wearied in ministering to the wants and comforts of the Union soldiers. The unselfish and heroic devotion of these women was the grand inspiration of our armies. They were the power behind our lines; greater, mightier than the lines themselves. No words of mine are needed to convince you that we fully appreciate your kindness and hospitality. While we are a little proud of our record as a regiment, we do not presume to take all this honor to ourselves, but rather, feel that in honoring us you have honored every Union soldier who tried to do his duty. In this connection we remember that it was Marshall county that gave us our company B, than which no company can boast a prouder record. We are also reminded that we are at the old home and among the friends of our Hepburn, Beeson, Can- field and Brock and that a Belden and a Sanford have pitched their tents among you.
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