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Thanks were tendered Miss Louie McElroy for flowers and favors, and on motion she was made "Daughter of the Regiment."
On motion of Comrade Carroll, of Company C, the date for the next reunion was fixed for the second Wednesday in October, 1887.
The Committee on Permanent Organization offered the following which were adopted:
1. That the Second Iowa Cavalry be organized into a permanent organization, to be known as the Second Iowa Cavalry Veteran Association.
2. Any honorably discharged member of the Second Iowa Cavalry Association will be admitted to membership in said organization by having his name enrolled and pay- ing a membership fer of $1.
3. At each rennion there shall be paid by each member attending, as dnes. the sum of 50 cents.
1. The officers of said association shall consist of a President, Vice President and Secretary. who shall also be Treasurer, and an Executive Committee of three, to be se- breted by the a-sociation.
That no member of the regiment shall be barred from his right to membership in "aid association by reason of his inability to pay his membership fre.
6. That the officers of the association shall be elected by the ballot, or otherwise, at rach meeting of the association.
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7. Ten members attending each reunion shall constitute a quorum for the transac- tion of business.
8. The association shall by vote fix the time and place of holding each snccom: :: reunion. And that the Secretary shall, at least three months before the time LINEID notify each member of said association. (and all members of the regiment ,throc == :: " mails and by such advertising in the state and other papers as he may deem necessiT.
9. Any prominent soldiers of other commands who were closely connected wirs :se regiment in its different operations, or those persons immediately connected wi :: ::- regiment who, by their devotion to the cause and kindness shown to the regiment. mar. by a vote of the association, be made honorary members thereof.
Resolved, That the wives of the members of this association be made and are hereby constituted honorary members of this association.
J. N. W. RUMPER HENRY EGBERT, C. COPE, N. C. IIEDRIC,
Committee.
The Committee on Permanent Officers made the following report:
President-Cor .. H. EGBERT, Davenport.
Vice President-CAPT. W. S. BELDEN, Marshalltown.
Secretary-CHARLES F. CADLE, Muscatine.
Executive Committee-COL. C. C. HORTON, Muscatine; LIEUT. H. B. SUDLOW, Rock Island, Ill .; CAPT. J. N. W. RUMPLE, Marengo.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
A regular camp fire was blazing in the G. A. R. Hall all the after- noon, comrades having one of the most enjoyable informal times of the reunion, leaving for trains as each was compelled to go. The reunion, despite the weather, was a grand success throughout.
A COMRADE'S OPINION.
Will Ed. Tucker, of Company I, went home, and wrote for his paper. The Mason City Express, an account of the gathering, from which we extract the following:
"It was our good fortune to be able to attend the second reunion of our old regiment, the Second Iowa Cavalry, at Marshalltown last week. and we cannot tell our readers how much we enjoyed the meeting-two days' hand-shaking and fellowship-with the dear old comrades of twenty years ago. Arriving on an early morning train Wednesday. we put up at the Tremont, and had hardly registered name and "Co. I" before the "boys" were swarming about and literally climbing their "old pap." Oh. the thrilling heart joy of that and rapidly succeeding meetings with members of the old company and regiment-brothers they, in long years of privation, hardship and dangers shared together! The same oldl hearts were there under changed forms and faces-the young, robust men of twenty and twenty-four years ago having put on the iron gray beard and hair, and in some cases the wrinkling brow and bent form. which tell so clearly of four years active army service. The hotel office. sitting rooms, corridors and halls were swarming with veterans! and pass. ing into the breakfast room we found the tables surrounded by still other scores of old com ades, talking, hand shaking and hugging, to the aston- ishment, not to say virtuous horror of the waiting maids who waited long at each table for its order from the bill of fare. The excellent 'rations' served were of secondary importance to the boys in this fir-1 greeting of old comrades. Surely there is no attachment of life's friend ship half so strong and heart-binding as that felt by the old soldier for his comrades-men with whom he has shared danger and seanty rations. companions of the scout, picket post, skirmish line and thrilling charge.
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his nurse perhaps, through wearing sickness, or a rough dresser of his wounds-a friend indeed, because a friend in sorest need. As the 'boys' mingled in groups, shook hands and gazed into each other's changed faces, eyes filled with tears, and hearts were strangely stirred. It was more like an old-fashioned Methodist love-feast about the hotel that morning than a meeting of old soldiers-rough riders, whose iron-hoofed chargers ouce struck fire from the flinty hillside, while bright gleaming sabers flashed death to their foe."
The following amounts were raised by the different companies and paid to the secretary:
Company A.
$11.00
B
32.00
C. 29.00
D
12.00
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E
6.00
F
7.00
66
G
18.00
12.00
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I
20.00
9.50
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L
4.00
23.00
3.00
$186.50
Of the funds paid over to me I have paid out the following: Egbert, Fidlar & Chambers, balance $ 25.50
Captain Rumple, balance. 22.00
Burnell Printing Co. 55.00
Stamps, Envelopes and Supplies. 9.80
25.00
Total
$137.30
Cash balance sent to C. F. Cadle, Secretary. 49.20
$186.50
The Secretary was instructed to notify all who did not pay their $1 membership fee, to send same.to Comrade C. F. Cadle, Secretary, Mus- catine, Iowa.
I have endeavored to give names and address, as shown by the records. No doubt errors have been made, but will be cheerfully cor- reeted by Comrade C. F. Cadle, Secretary, if you will only take pains to notify him.
A copy of these proceedings will be sent to each one of the two- hundred and forty five who were here, and one-hundred and sixty will be sent to the Secretary to furnish those who may desire them.
The Secretary congratulates the Association in having a permanent organization, and a bright prospect for a few more happy reunions. Also, desires to thank one and all for their fraternal greetings, while here, and the many kind letters received from them since their return home.
"May you all live long and prosper," and be present at our next reunion, at Muscatine. the second Wednesday in October, 1887.
Good bye,
B. A. BEESON, Secretary.
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Regimental Sutler W. H. Woods
Incidental expenses.
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ROSTER OF MEMBERS PRESENT.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Col. C. C. Horton, Muscatine, Ia.
Lt. Col. W. P. Hepburn. Clarinda, Ia.
Ass't Surg. E. D. Ynle, Marshalltown, Ia.
Sntler, W. H. Woods, Sutherland, la. Sutler John Cheney, Fort Dodge, Ia.
MEMBERS BY COMPANIES.
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Capt. W. B. Brunton, Watrous, New Mex. J. W. Lawrence, Union, Ia.
L. J. Washburn, Brightou. Ia.
B. B. Mill«, West Liberty, Ia.
William Pemit, Lettsville, Ia.
T. L Emery, Brighton. Ia.
C. L. Cadle. Muscatine, Ia.
W. L. Cadle. Cor. Lumber & 22d St. Chicago.
M. H. Sweet, Brighton, Ia. P. E. Leech. Harlan, Ia. John Bickford, Tipton, Ia.
Edward Kelley, Muscatine, Ia.
Otis Legy, Fredericksburg, Ia. M. L. Bristow. Richland, Ia.
J. Johnston, Ida Grove, Iu.
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Job L Haas, Bear Branch, Mo.
T. M. Sharp, Dow City, Ia.
L. J. Leech, West Branch, Cedar Co., Ia.
W T. Hughes, Eldon, Ja.
R. H. Ream, Cambridge. Ia.
H. H. Boyce, Nevada, la.
R. B. Smith. Doty, Holt Co., Neb.
J. C. Robinson. Omio, Jewell Co., Kas.
T. J. Cady, Council Bluffs, Ia.
S. C. Leech, Pickering. Mo. Simon Price, Pipestone Co. . Minn.
Elijah Purvis, Ames, Story Co. , Ia.
Lieut. B. A. Beeson, Marshalltown, Ia.
R. A. Carleton, Iowa Falls, Ia. Capt. J. L. Herbert, LeGrand, Ia. C. H. Broek, Marshalltown, 1g. Robt. Andrews, Gilman. Ia. Geo. Loss, Marshalltown, Ia. W. E Walker. AAlbion, Ia. J. D. Richards, Baxter, la. F. Loennig. Humboldt. Neh. D. E. Weatherly, Zearing, Ia.
Capt. Henry Egbert, Davenport, Ia. Rudolph Snyder, Dixon, la. Capt. B. T. Stiles, Davenport, Ia. Dan Snyder, Dixon, Ia. J. S. Mason, Eldora, Ia. Capt. J. II. Freeman, Seville, Ohio. John N. Davis. Davenport, Ed Penry, LeClaire, Ia.
L. Mckinnon, Minerva, Ia. Win. Wallace, Green Mountain, Ia. HI. F. Ferguson, Story City, Ia.
A. M. Clark. Marshalltown, la. N. H. Schuler, Akron, la. E. P. Smith, Ames. la. Jud Canfield. Marshalltown, In. W. F. Eshbangh, Tama City, Ia. John Clark. Centerville. Ia. F. T. Young, Macksburg, Ia. J. K. Broek, Green Mountain, Ia. HI. M. Beeson, Albion, Ia. Lieut. L. F. Stoddard, Iowa Falls, Ia.
J. M. Tanner, Kelley. Ia. F. M. Coffelt, Ontario, la. Platt A. Smith, Green Mountain, la. W. N. Henshaw, Atlantic, Ia. Geo. Bronhard, Melbourne. In. J. B. Brush, Dillon. la. Wm. H. Thomas, Ames, la. Jeremiah Jones, Annita, Ia.
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J. W. Freeland, Audubon, la. Lient. M. Connor. Donahue, la. W. H. Simmons. Humboldt. In. Lest Wonl, Worthing, Dak. John Binford, Buona Vista, la. Davis Thomas, Princeton, la. Seth Hartzell, Exira, la. U. N. Kelsey, LeClaire, la.
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M. Carroll. Tiffin. Ia. E. Cronkleton. Dunlap. Ia. Lient. H. B. Sudlow, Rock Island, Ills. F. A. Ross, Westchester, la. Isaac Gilmore, Denison Ia. T. M. Wilds, Anamosa, Ia.
James Mills, Perry, Ia. W. R. Moore. Perry. Ia G. P Canfield, Rock Rapids, Ia. J. W. Rooker, Mitchellville, Ia. B. F. Cottrell. Mitchellville, Ia. Frank Burke, Primghar, Ia. E. H. Parsons, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Ia.
Lient. Antoine Sherer, Davenport, Ia. D. II. Lemburg, Surberland, Ia. D. B. Ferguson. Ida Grove, la. Peter Mumm. West Pilot, Ia. Y Dougherty, Guernsey, Ia. Nicholas Musfelt, Stuart, Ia.
A. M. Adams, Dakota City, Ia. Delmer Lake, Webster City, Ia. Lieut. Peter Riley, Blenco, Iowa. V. A. Ballou, Nevada, Ia. W. W. Collins. Boone, Ia. Solomon F. Powers. Iowa Falls, Ia. Hiram N. Battles, Valeria, Ia. Jno. Frazier, Marysville, Kas.
Chas. Cope. Atalissa. Ia. Francie H. Evans, Oceola, Ia. B. F. Barkalow, Atalissa, la. E. L. Gregg, Perry. Ia. N. W. Beard, Marshalltown, Ia. Harvey Varner, Muscatine, Ia. Milton Heinty, Wilton Junction, fa. Geo. W. Woods. Walnut, Ia. Zephenin Cray. Essex. la. William Palmer, Boone, la. R. B. Smith, West Branch. Ia.
Isaac Meyers, North Liberty, la. Jasper Dawson, Wilton Juction, Ia. C. S. Nealley, Davenport, Ia. N. C. Hedrick, Marengo, la. J. K. Wagner, Van Horne, Ia. John Hall, Millersburg, Ia. Mathias Ierter, Grundy Center, Ia. Alien Ivins, Iowa Falls. Capt. J. N. W. Rumple, Marengo, Ia.
Henry Grace, Lincoln, Neh. John I. Wade, Stanwood. Ia. H B. Lamar, Van Cleve, la. A C. Wells, Jefferson, Ia. Jas. Mann, Cushing, Ia. W. H. Tracy, Strawberry Point, Ia.
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David Young, Osceola, Ia. H. B. Shore, Osceola, Polk Co., Neb. T. C. tewie, Saylorville, Ia. W. D. Rooker, Mitchellville, Ia. J. M, Chafiee, Berwick, Polk Co., Ia. Tom T. Anderson, Indianola, la.
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E John Borchers. Green Tree, Ia. Geo. Hayward, Corley, Ia. Bugler Jack Williamson, Rock Island, Ill. J. E. Diffenbacher, Ackley, la. Henry Boeck, Davenport, Ia.
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J. I. Coulter, Cedar Rapids, Ia. H. H. Patterson, Algona, Ia. John K. Fill Jr., Tama City. Ia. H. M. Johnson, Preparation Ia. Sidney S. We-tgate, Iowa Falls, Ia. Alonzo Eaton, Iowa Falls. Ia. C. W. Clark, Melbourne, Ia.
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Win. HI. Cramer, Prescott, Ja. HI. B. Waters, Atalissa, Ia. Barkley J. Embryee, Atalissa, Ia. Cyrus Petty. Perry, Ia. B. E. Lilly, Muscatine, Ia. Iliram Walker, Grand View, Ia. Caleb Sweet, Lone Tree. Ia. Frederick Stahley, Forreston, Ills. James Walters, Mitchellville, Ia. Jobn Montgomery, Hardin, Keokuk, Co. Ia Josiah Petty, Perry, Ia.
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T. B. Allen, Iowa City, Ia. Capt. Benjamin Owen, Iowa City, Ia. Joseph Cole, Riverside, Ia. A. N. Detwiler, lowa City, la. J. T. Harper. Victor, Ia. John Stahl, Montezuma, Ia. Adam Borschell, Morse, Ia. S. E. Harper, Millersburg, Ia.
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Lieut. J. C Smith Washington, Ia. John Wood, Delhi, Ia. I. HI. Ford, Grand Junction, Ia. John W Hobbs, Haward, Neb. T. R. Connor, Manchester, Ia. D. C. Chapman. Pringhar, Ia.
J. A. Rutter, Hopkinton, In. J. E. Jones Williamsburg Ia. J. G. Dodd, Sionx Rapids, Ia. Geo. W. Davis, Lisbon, la.
B. F. Hammett, Garwin, la. Elwood Coate, Merideth, Kas. D. L. Tubbs, Burlington, Ia. Milton Chapman, Phillipsburg, Kas. Capt. Stephen A. Bishop, Davenport Ia. W. A. Burnap. Clear Lake, Ia.
Amos Allen, Van Horne, Ia. J. R. Buley, Kossuth Ia.
Adison MeRay, Red Oak, Fa. B. L Darwold, Audubon, Ia. D. Galbreth, New Sharon, Ia. L. C. Williams. Marshalltown, Ia. Thomas Bell, Fairfield. Ia.
R. B. Springer, Maquoketa, Ia. Capt. W. S. Belden, Marshalltown, Ia Capt. James E. Crawford, Chapin, la. Johu Lu Taylor, Chicago, Ills.
Capt. Joseph McConnell DeWitt, Iu. Johu A. Leonard. Belmond, In. George Hann, Oxford Junction, Ia. S. M. Gibson, Andrew, Ia. R. F. MeMeans, Andrew, Ia. A. W. Flathers, Maquoketa, Ia.
D. Ray, Eagle Grove, Ia. R. N. Wood, Maqnoketa, la.
J. H. Wright, Sutherland, Ia. H. D. McCombs. Van Meter, la. Lient. J. K. Humphrey. Great Bend, Kas. R. H. McDonald, Halstead, Kas.
Ed F. Jones, Holton, Kas. Peter F. Wragg, Delhi, Ia. L. II. Ferguson. Uachsville, Ohio. James Ireland, Manchester, Iu. J. B. Thompson, Manchester la. C L. Jones, Bristow, Ia. T. G. Emsley, Mason City, la. D. Garlinghouse, Sun Springs, la. W. E. Tucker, Mason City, Ia. J. B. Albrook, Mt. Vernon, Ia. G. D. Rogers, Pekatoneka, Ilis. C. W. Conner, Ashton. Iu. Jesse James, Tipton, Ia. Horace Bennett, Clear Lake, Ia. H. E. Jones, Elmira, N. Y. T. G. Emsby.
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E. W. Bandy, Kossuth, Ia. J. H. Coulter. Burlington. Ia. Philander Mc Ray, Osceolo, Neh. Wm. Smith, Weaver, Ia.
L. L. Backar, Chicago, IlIs.
S. S. King, Mediapolis, Ia.
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Frank Hammond, Elberon, Ia. Thomas Dulan, Hancock, Ia. Charles Shultz, Campton, Ia.
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Martin Yenter, Geneva, Ia. W. II. Lias, Cottonville, Ia. D. P. Kimball, Andrew, In.
R. M. Gibson, Andrew, Ia.
M V. Seamands, Richland, Dak.
B. L. Flathers, Rock Branch, la. C. P. Reed, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Nathan Smith, Monticello, Ia. O. K. Cheney, Maquoketa, Ia. W. G. Stephenson, Colfax, Ia. J. G. Johnston. Westboro, Atchison Co, Mo. Geo. W. Jenkins, Flairetown, Ia.
ـوت
THIRD REUNION
OF THE
Second Iowa
Cavalry
HELD AT MUSCATINE, IOWA.
OCTOBER 12 AND 13, 1887.
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THE REUNION,
B Y vote of the Regiment, I was authorized to have printed the proceedings of the reunion. In pre- paring it, I have copied largely from the excellent reports given by "The Evening Journal, " and "Daily Tribune "
For the full reports of the Camp Fire, Banquet, etc., I am deeply indebted to Mr. G. W. Van Horne.
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THIRD REUNION
OF THE
SECOND IOWA CAVALRY
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HELD AT
MUSCATINE, IOWA,
OCTOBER 12th and 13th, 1887.
MUSCATINE, IOWA: JOURNAL PRINTING COMPANY.
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THE GALLANT SECOND.
THE GATHERING TOGETHER OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMOUS SECOND IOWA CAVALRY.
T UESDAY evening the comrades began to arrive. Hearty were the greetings. By 11 o'clock the reunion had begun. The hotels were well filled. Clustered in little groups were the happy veter- ans, recounting the days of '61 to '65.
Occasionally, a new face would appear-one who had not met with the comrades. What a greeting-such as only the tender, sympathetic soldier can give another-was extended to him! Tears filled the eyes, and the hand was clasped in that warm, cordial manner that gave to each the thought: " We are truly of one family."
Wednesday morning dawned bright, and all nature seemed to give greeting to the noble men that were favoring Muscatine with their presence. The city had put on her gala attire. Public buildings, busi- ness houses, and private residences were all elegantly decorated with "red, white, and blue," in many devices. The greatest desire of all was to do honor to the survivors of that noble regiment that is the pride of Iowa.
MORNING SESSION, OCTOBER 12th.
The first meeting of the association was held at Music Ilall. at 10 o'clock, about one hundred and twenty-five being present.
An hour was spent in registering and sociability.
Colonel Egbert, president, called the meeting to order at 11 o'clock. After a few appropriate remarks, he requested the members to meet at 2 o'clock p. M., for the transaction of business.
The meeting then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
President Egbert called the meeting to order at 2 o'clock, and pro- ceeded with the appointment of committees, which was done by select-
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ing one from each company. The following committees were appointed .:
Committee on Resolutions : Co. A-J. W. Lawrence, Union ; Co. B- R. Carleton, Iowa Falls; Co. C-M. Carroll, Tiffin; Co. D-T. C. Lewis, Taylorville ; Co. E-Lorenz Miller, Davenport ; Co. F-F. F. Winters. Monona ; Co. G-H. B. Watters, Atalissa ; Co. H-J. K. Wagner, Van Horn ; Co. I-H. L. Ferguson, Uhrichsville, Ohio; Co. K-E. H. Shephard, Corning; Co. L-G. W. Kellsall, Canton ; Co. M-C. B. Reed, Cedar Rapids.
Committee on Officers for Next Term : Co. A-W. B. Brunton, New Mexico ; Co. B-J. Canfield, Marshalltown; Co. C-Daniel Snyder, Dixon ; Co. D-J. F. Paul, Bogard, Missouri ; Co. E-Charles Reese, Moline, Illinois ; Co. F-F. F. Winters, Monona ; Co. G-E. T. Rigby, Davenport ; Co. H-T. B. Allin, Iowa City ; Co. I-E. F. Jones, Hol- ton, Kansas ; Co. K-J. H. Coulter. Burlington ; Co. L-F. S. Dunham, Monticello ; Co. M-Joseph McConnell, Center Point.
Committee on Place and Time of Next Meeting: Co. A-W. L. Cadle, Chicago, Illinois ; Co. B-A. M. Clark. Marshalltown ; Co. C- J. Livingston, Avoca ; Co. D-James F. Paul, Bogard, Missouri ; Co. E-Henry Bahl, Durant; Co. F-Joe Calder. Cedar Rapids; Co. G -- Charles Copeman, Prescott; Co. H-A. K. Rogers, Iowa City ; Co. I- W. A. Burnap, Clear Lake ; Co. K-David Galbrath, New Sharon ; Co. L-J. L. Taylor, Chicago, Illinois : Co. M-Henry Lias, Cottonville.
Committee on Banquet at Next Reunion : Co. A-L. I. Washburn, Brighton ; Co. B-Frank Young, Macksburg; Co. C-T. M. Wilds. Anamosa : Co. D-T. C. Lewis, Taylorville ; Co. E-Peter Flinn, River- side; Co. F-J. Killing, Bennett; Co. G-Charles Cope, Atalissa ; Co. H-H. H. Longwell, Keswick ; Co. I-J. Thompson, Manchester ; Co. K-Thomas Bell, Fairfield ; Co. L-F. S. Dunham, Monticello; Co. M -S. L. Hazen, What Cheer.
The committees were requested to report at the meeting Thursday morning.
The following letters were read, and, on motion of J. N. W. Rumple, were ordered published in the report of the proceedings:
FROM S. C. KELLOGG. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. C., October 8th, 1887.
Mr. C. F. Cadle, Secretary, &c., Muscatine, Iowa:
DEAR SIR-Lieutenant-General Sheridan directs me to acknowl- edge receipt of your kind invitation to him, to attend a reunion of the Second Iowa Cavalry, at Muscatine, Iowa, October 12 and 13, 1887, and to state in reply that he regrets previous engagements will prevent his acceptance. Yours truly, S. C. KELLOGG, Lieutenant-Colonel and A. D. C.
- FROM G. W. SPALDING.
MONROE, MICH., October 3rd, 1887. Comrade C. C. Horton, Muscatine, Iowa :
MY DEAR SIR-Yours of the 28th ultimo, inviting nie to be present at Muscatine, Iowa, on the occasion of the reunion of the Second Iowa
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Cavalry, is at hand. If it were possible for me to be with you, I would certainly be there, but pressing engagements will prevent.
What a cloud of memories rush upon my mind when I read your letter. I can see again the old Second Iowa rushing up the redoubt at Nashville, under the lead of Hatch and Coon, and the Johnny Rebs. pouring cannister and grape into your ranks, but the flag of the Second Iowa advances through the smoke of battle. Soon you can see the boys clambering over the earthworks, and the wild cheer gives notice that another Fort of Hood's is captured by the Cavalry, and victory is ours, and the advancing eagles of our country is southward,
Few officers were the equals of Hatch and Coon in combat ; and few troops equal to the Second Iowa Cavalry. It all seems like a dream, and our " hair and whiskers are covered with the dust of the journey of life."
Remember me to Hatch, Coon, and all of the old regiment. I loved them all in years gone by, and my love and respect is with them still. I drink to the toast : "The Second Iowa never failed in its duty."
Yours truly,
G. W. SPALDING, Late Colonel Twelfth Tennessee.
FROM J. W. HARPER.
HAMILTON, Mo., July 22nd, 1887. C. F. Cadle, Esq., Sec. Second Iowa Veteran Cavalry Association :
DEAR COMRADE-I am in receipt of your postal of July 1st, ex- tending invitation to reunion of Second Iowa Cavalry. In reply, per- mit me to say that I consider myself a "brevet" member of the Second Iowa, and next to the reunion of my own regiment, (the 9th Illinois, ) there is none I would take greater pleasure in attending than that of the Second Iowa.
The date of your reunion (October) is a very busy time with me, and it will hardly be possible for me to get away at that time. However I may be able to do so, but should I not, give my regards to all old com- rades of the Second. And if absent in person on the 12th of October, I will be with them in remembrance.
Very truly yours, J. W. HARPER.
Late Colonel Ninth Illinois Cavalry.
FROM G. W. BUDD.
GLENORA, YATES Co., N. Y., October 10th, 1887. . C. F. Cadle, Secretary, Second Iowa Veteran Cavalry Association :
DEAR SIR-It is with the keenest possible regret that I am com- pelled to deprive myself the pleasure of meeting my old companions in arms, of twenty odd years ago, at their reunion on the 12th.
I had confidently hoped to be able to be there this time, but business complications prevent it this year.
Please convey to one and all my kindest wishes for all time.
Fraternally yours, G. W. BUDD.
Late Captain Co. G, Second Iowa Cavalry.
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FROM J. W. JENNINGS.
Give warm greetings to Generals Hatch, Elliott, and Coon, and Colonel Horton, and any and all who may be present, in my name.
It was an honor to have belonged to the Second Iowa Cavalry in any position, and nothing could be more gratifying to me than the privilege of meeting with them. I was at St. Louis and met some twenty of the old regiment ; others were there whom I was unable to find in the crowd. A pleasant time to you and all ; and, if alive when the next reunion comes off, I will be there if I have to play infantry to procure transportation. Yours in F., C. and L.,
Atchison, Kansas.
J. W. JENNINGS.
FROM JOHN E. WILLIAMSON.
QUINCY, ILL., August 26th, 1887.
Comrade Ben. Lilly :
DEAR SIR -- I call on you for information. I wish to know what time the Second Iowa boys are to have their reunion at Muscatine, as I am at the Soldiers' Home, crippled up with rheumatism, and I cannot find out anything. You will oblige me by giving the information. Yours truly, JOHN E. WILLIAMSON, Bugler, Soldiers' Home, Quincy, Ill., Cottage No. 2.
FROM A. LISTENBERGER.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., October 7th, 1887. C. F. Cadle, Secretary, Muscatine, Iowa :
DEAR COMRADE-Having been an active member of F Company, Second Iowa Cavalry, for over three years, I would be pleased to have my name placed on the rolls of the "Second Iowa Cavalry Veteran Association," and herewith enclose you $2.00 for membership fee and regimental badge. Trusting that your Third Reunion may be a grand success, I am, Fraternally Yours, A. LISTENBERGER.
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FROM MRS. HERM. SIEVERT.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, October 12th, 1887.
Colonel Egbert :
DEAR SIR-As we received an invitation for Mr. Scherrer to attend the Second Iowa Cavalry reunion at Muscatine, I feel it my duty to inform you, and kindly ask you to please let the members of Company E know, that Mr. Anton Scherrer, our beloved father, is gone from us ; he died August 30th, 1887. Mrs. Scherrer has not been well since, of she would have sent word to the members sooner. Dear father was a true soldier to the last, and, had he lived, he most certainly would have been with you now. He mentioned the reunion, shortly before he was taken sick, and was delighted to think he would meet his old comrade-
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again. There was nothing so dear to him-next to his family-as the dear old regiment. And, should there have been another war in his time, he would have been one of the first to go and defend his country. Yours Respectfully, MRS. HERM. SIEVERT,
Daughter of the late Captain Anton Scherrer.
An invitation from H. A. Hawkins, Corresponding Secretary of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, to the members of the Second Iowa Cavalry, was read, asking them to meet with the Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Ill- inois Cavalry, at Chicago, sometime during September, or October, 1888, for a Brigade Reunion.
On motion, the secretary was instructed to accept the invitation, and to state that as many as could would attend.
It was moved and seconded, that out of respect for the valiant ser- vices and friendship shown by General Phil. II. Sheridan to the Second Iowa Cavalry boys during the war, that the gallant general be made an honorary member. Carried unanimously.
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