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J. J. Williams (31st Reg. Ill. Inft. ) 1 00
R. E Richards (125th Regt Ill. Inft ) 1 00
2S Badges sold at 25 cents each . 7 00
Dec. 3. Mrs. Robert Brown, 2 Badges by mail . 60
Jan. 3d, 1895, Thomas McCoy, I Badge by mail
30
Jan. 17th, 1895, Jacob Wolgamot, I Badge by mail 30
.. John West, I Badge by mail
2Sth, .. WV. H. Blanchard, yearly dues
30
March 6th, 1895, Sylvester McMahan, yearly dues . 100
Aug. 13th, 1895, Lieut. A. P. Loveland, yearly dues 1 00
20th, Alfred Mckinney, yearly dues . 1 00
26th, "6 S H. Stillman, yearly dues . I (0
Major O Fountain, yearly dues 2 00
Total Receipts . 123 00
Cr.
Back debt as shown by my report of Aug. 27, 1894 . $ 52 35
Hall rent . 20 CO
Martial music 17 50
Printing and binding proceedings of reunion 31 00
Postage on same . 6 c8
Aug. 5th, 1895, Programs for this reunion
1 50
Postage on same 5 70
Aug. 19, Badges 30 00
Money order and express charges 1 25
Adjutant's salary for the year 30 00
Total expenses . 195 3S
Le's total receipts 123 00
Leaves a balance due Quartermaster of . 72 35
Respectfully submitted. C. W. Mckown, Adj't. and Q M.
By motion and vote the report was accepted and unanimously adopted.
The quartette failed to materialize. so some miscellaneous business was attended to, including registering and paying yearly dues Lieut. J 1. Fabne-
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stock was appointed by the Adjutant to take charge of the registering and collect the dues.
C. W. Mckown, who had been appointed a committee of one by the Executive Committe, to secure badges, reported that he had gotten 200 badges at a cost of $30.00, plus money order and express charges, $1.25. Total cost, $31.25.
The committee appointed last year to consider the advisability of having a history of the 86th regiment written, failed to make any report.
A committee of one from each company was appointed (each company selecting their own member) to nominate officers for the ensuing year. While this committee was deliberating, the Adjutant read a number of letters from absent comrades. These letters were mostly short, but teeming with earnest- ness, sympathy and good wishes, and were listened to with profound silence and deep interest.
The committee on nomir ations reported:
For Commander-John McGinnis, of Peoria, Ill.
For Vice Com .- H. H. Nurse, Hallock, Il1.
For Adjutant and Quartermaster-C. W. Mckown, Gilson, Ill.
Chaplain- Rev. Ransom Y. Hazzard, Maquon.
To deliver the annual address --- S. W. Rilea, Chicago.
Alternate -- E. C. Silliman, Chenoa.
The report was accepted, and the nominees unanimously elected.
The new commander, Lieut. McGinnis, appointed the following Executive Committee:
Co. A -Capt. Jo. Major, Eureka, Il1. Co. B-A. J. Diehl, Henry, Il1.
Co. C-Cyrus Root, Sparland, Ill. Co. D-Joseph Wrigley, Trivoli, Ill.
Co. E-Henry Hosselton, Peoria, Ill Co. F-Lieut. John Hall, Galesburg, III.
Co. G-T. B Lane, Deer Creek, Ill. Co. H-W. C. Stewart, Peoria, Ill. Co. I-Lieut. J. L. Fahnestock, Peoria Co. K-David Smith, Monica, III.
C. W Mckown offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Capt. Ransom Y Hazzard of the 20th Army Corps, has met with us annually for several years and is now here again, therefore,
Resolved, That he be made an honorary member of this Association. Car- ried.
Adjourned to 7:30.
EVENING SESSION
Fife and drum music in the street and then call to order in the hall by Commander Hall.
"America" was sung with patriotic enthusiasm by the assembled Veterans aud their friends-of whom there was a large number present.
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The Death Roll was then read by the Adjutant as follows ;
Company B, Charles Erwin, at Henry, Ill., Nov. 16th, 1894.
C, Absolem Troxell, at Loda, Ill., July 7th, 1895.
D, Capt. Frank Hitchcock, at Peoria, Ill., April 25th, IS95.
E, G. E. Johnson, at Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 15th, 1894.
F, J. R. Moon, at Garrison, Neb., Feb. 14th, 1895.
G, Jacob Overdurf, at Osborn, Kan., Nov. 9th, 1894.
I, S. M Sprague, at Glasford, Ill., Feb. 5th, 1895.
K, Charles Wiley, at Pueblo, Col., Aug. Sth, 1894.
J. L. Fahnestock, Cyrus Root and T. J. Love were appointed a Committee to draft proper resolutions on the deceased.
The Daughter of the Regiment recited a love story to the delight of all present, entitled "How the Derby was Won."
We were then favored with an
ADDRESS BY REV. FRANK MCALPINE
Mr. President, Comrades and Ladies of the 86th, and visiting friends:
I esteem it a great privilege and pleasure to join in this happy reunion and to take part in the exercises on this occasion. The weather is too warm, too much like some of the weather in Dixie, and you are too uncomfortable for me to give a set address at this time. A short campfire talk would seem best suited to the weather and the occasion. The general story of the war has been told many times, we are all familiar with it, and while it is old, yet it carries so many incidents and experiences, around which cluster sacred memories, that, like the seasons with their birds and flowers, it is ever old yet ever new and fascinating. There are many personal reminiscences that are new, and these are always pleasing alike to comrades and visiting friends, and I am always pleasantly entertained in our camp fires, where each one tells his experience in camp and field.
The soldiers of this Republic represent the men of deeds rather than the men of words. And, after all, it is ACTION that counts in the settling of many, if not all of life's difficulties. People who care little for talk and threat respect systematic and persistent action.
I recall a little incident that may serve to emphasize my thought. A Jewish trader had worked bis way up several flights of stairs in a large office building in Chicago, and in violation of the rules of the building was canvas- sing the offices in his tradt. Finally he encountered the janitor, a large, strong man. The janitor informed the trader of the rules he had been violat- ing, and leading him to the head of the stairs, thrust him down rather hastily. Then touching a button he rang a bell at the foot of the first flight of stairs, which called an assistant. The assistant hurled the trader down another flight of stairs, at the same time touching a button and ringing a bell at the
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foot to call the assistant on that floor. This process was repeated by each assistant janitor until the trader reached the ground floor. Then rising and wiping away the perspiration, he looked up and exclaimed: "Mein Got, vat Zisteem!" He admired the business-like methods used, and the systematic action, though he had no respect before for the printed rules of the building.
So in our National matters, there were certain wrongs. Slavery was a great evil. Justice and every sense of right demanded freedom for all. Great hearted men and women pointed out the wrong, but their words had little effect. Action was necessary. And when the soldiers, the men of action, stood together, shoulder to shoulder, with a common purpose, the power of their systematic action soon crushed armed rebellion and gave freedom and executed justice for all. So most of the problems of life must be settled, not so much by theories and essays as by action -- the systematic standing together and acting for a common purpose. There are yet evils and injustice and wrongs in life. To correct these, men and women of action are needed-per- sons of deeds and few words.
There is a singular and interesting fact about human nature that will explain why some men will even fight for wrong, for slavery and very many evils When men have a financial interest in slavery or wrongs of any character, their interest overmasters their reason, and there is but little use talking to such people. They can be moved only by action on the part of those who see the right.
I recall an incident that will serve to illustrate this interesting feature of human nature. A young minister was sent to a church located in a mining town, where piety did not take quite as severe a form as in the good old Puri- tan towns of Massachusetts in other days The first Sunday the minister preached against all games of chance. The next Sunday he preached against dancing and such amusements. The next Sunday he touched the saloon. Finally, at the close of the service, the deacon whispered to the young minis- ter that it would be better for him to preach against the Mormons and against horse stealing, till he got the lay of the land. The young man took in the situation, but he had courage enough to remark to the deacon: "I suppose, Brother Jones, if this community had a financial interest in the devil, you'd be afraid to have me preach against him ! "
Now, it is a fact that talk and reason have but little influence where men have a financial interest in evil. So slavery found strong advocates, found ministers to defend it, but their inconsistent action must be accounted for up- on the fact of their financial and social interests.
But those old questions are settled, and in the new questions that confront us, men are apt to be prejudiced by their peculiar interests. As the soldiers have stood together in the past, so must they stand shoulder to shoulder and act together upon all questions of a purely national and patriotic character.
Recently ou. State passed a law to the effect that the Stars and Stripes shall float over all public schools while in session. This law finds opposition frem certain sources. Now the law is just, is right, and is a very timely and wi-e measure. If it is not constitutional, then the constitution ought to be
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changed. It is a law of our nation that we will defend, at all hazzards, things that we hold most sacred. At the close of the late war, a leading Southern general remarked that if the people of the South had been familiar with the sight of the American flag, and had learned to fully appreciate its meaning, if they had grown up to consider it sacred, representing home, freedom, and all that we hold most dear, they would not have found it so easy to march under another flag. Acting upon this thought. the sentiment has spread, that it is wise and best if we desire to remain a strong nation to have our children grow up with the flag in sight, to sing of its glory aud to feel that all they are or may hope to become, is symbolized by that beauteous banner of the stars, that emb lem of our country's greatness. A knowledge of human nature tells us that if those who are to vote and protect this country grow up to feel the sacredness of the flag, because of the freedom and opportunities it gives all who live be- neath its folds, they will not find it easy to transfer their love to any other flag. Let no flag but the Stars and Stripes float over any public building in all our broad domain. And if in their wisdom, the people of this State deem it best to pass a law, that the American flag shall float over every building where men congregate or children are taught, I promise you that the trustees of iny church will at once order the flag to be lifted to the summit of the tall spire that points heavenward from the building where we meet to worship. I am in favor of the law Every soldier ought to support the measure. I hope we shall live to see the flag we love floating over every public building of every character where men meet for legitimate purposes. Ou this question, let us stand together, and if necessary act together.
But here, Comrades, this perspiration reminds me that it is hot, and I am getting out of the channel of a camp fire talk, and on track of a set speech. That will not do. What shall I say about the war ? Who put down the rebel. liau, any way? Of course the 86th put it down. If there is any one here who doubts it, let him ask Commander Hall, or any member of the regiment. When I attended the reunion of the 66th Ill, (my old regiment) every mem- ber assured me that the 66th put down the rebellion. One thing is certain, the war is closed and the grand old 86th did its full share in bringing about the splendid result. History will say that much at any rate.
Now comrades there was one great factor in putting down the rebellion, that we too often overlook entirely in our camp fire talks. When the black charger brought Sheridan up from Winchester to save the day, the poet telis the story in beauteous verse. and the black charger goes into history as one of the heroes of the war, because he brought Sheridan up to the front where the conflict was raging. Yet the part the black charger took was tame compared to the part taken by the army mule.
Many a soldier can remember when he was sent forward on short rations, and after long weary days and nights of fighting, and marching. and hardships, his little supplies were exhausted, and he was famishing, and ready to dig even the roots and bark of trees to stay the awful wolf of hunger; and just as hunger was about to win and force the retreat, the patient, long suffering army mule saved the day, not by bringing Sheridan, but by bringing up the hard tack and
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S. B. And that knowing creature seemed to know what he had done, for as soon as he stopped, he commenced to tell his trials, and how glad he was to be of service to his old friends. How sweet his voice sounded on those occasions, when he pricked up his ears and looked wise and went through with his vocal gymnastics, bringing out all the parts of his nature, emphasizing all the sor- rows and hardship of his race, and winding up in that earnest aud tremulous plea for more corn and less rawhide. I have heard many sweet singers, includ- ing the popular prima donna, and the nightengale, but I never heard anything to compare with the angelic tones of the army tule when he pulled into camp with the supply train after the army had spent several day living on the hope of getting something to eat soon.
When the 86th closedlits campfire in 1894, I felt remorse of conscience because I did not give this testimony for our old frien I au I companion in the days that tried men's souls, and the mules' mettle, if he did not have a soul to try. And that night, after your camp fire, my dreams were broken and troubled I dreamed that I passed again through all the weary days of strife, and the faithful mule wis ever by my side. Finally, the curtains of eternity were rolled back, and I seemed to float away over land and sea, until I stood on a phantom world somewhere in the ether. While wondering what it all meant a stranger approached bearing a trumpet of gold. Without uttering a word he pressed the trump to his lips and blew a blast that rose an'l swelled and rolled and echoed, until it filled all the aisles of time and space. Then I knew that the stranger was Gabriel, and the end of time, from the material point of view, had come, Suddenly everything seemed to be in motion. Shadowy outlines were seen rising and floating away in long processions that reached from the earth to the stars. Gralually the outlines of human forms were seen, and I recognized in that vast throng those who wore the blue in the early sixties. The vast hosts of loyal people who stood in union ranks were floating away in a long line to the camping ground where all are free and just. and where pain and tears and partings are never known. I said to Gabriel: "That is splendid, sir, the weary march will soon end on the eternal camping ground. But, sir, grand and inspiring as the sight is, there is something lack- ing: it does not look just right." Then he said unto me: "Look." And I looked earthward and lo, a long shadowy line appeared. As the head of the line reached the point where the shining pathway of clouds arose from the earth, I saw by the light of the ineffable glory reflecting from the flaming clouds, that it was our old patient friend, the army mule with the supply train. Then I said to Gabriel: "Enough," the picture is complete. Let me go back to earth, and when the $6th holds its next reunion I'll testify to the part that the army mule took in suppressing the rebellion. Gabriel said: "It is a long way back to the earth, but jump, and I will keep you from harm." Bending low, I gave a strong leap, struck my head against the bed board, and awoke amidst a shower of stars, and so am here to say that if it had not been for the army mule, I verily believe the rebellion would be running yet, and we would be starved to death, and our wives and children would all belong to those who staid at home.
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· But such a calamity did not befall us, thanks to our old benefactor, so we are alive and are here with our wives and children, to hold this glad reunion. And comrades, my earnest prayer is that you may all live long to enjoy the bles- sings of the land you helped to save, to greet each other in many, many pleasant gatherings like this, and finally, in a serene old age, in peace and plenty, when the end must come, you may conquer the last enemy, death, in the full assurance of a blessed immortality for you all.
Then the camp fire was burning good, and Commander Hall made a very earnest and highly interesting address filled with sympathy and fond recollec- tions of our absent comrades who we left in the far sunny South-land, as sacrifices to the Union, and a plea for teaching patriotism to the young people of the United States, as did also Conrade Belcher, Major Webber, and several others.
Comrade Archibald Smith of Co. K, sang a song.
J. Robert Jordan of Peoria, the son of a veteran, delivered a beautiful tribute to the flag and followed it with a comic recitation, and was so applaud- ed and cheered that for an encore he delivered another comic recitation that fairly brought the audience to their feet and caused such cheers and yells as ouly old soldiers can give.
Adjourned.
SECOND DAY.
Fife and drums as usual. Called to order at 9:30 by Commander Hall.
Miss Jones recited "How Congress fought for Sheridan," in a remarkably impressive manner.
Then came the annual address by Lieut. John Hall, (alternate for S. W. Rilea, who was sick and could not be present. ) I am very sorry I cannot give you this address. It was earsest, spicy and "to the point." He occupied about forty minutes. It was extemporaneous, and we had no short-hand reporter to catch it, neither could I in luce him to write it up afterward for publication in these minutes.
The committee on obituary resolutions reported the following which, after remarks of praise and eulogy by a number of comrades, were adopted:
Commander and Comrades :- Your committee appointed on resolutions in memory of our fallen comrades, would respectfully report the following:
WHEREAS, As we pass along the line we feel the hand ofprovidence has taken a few more of our old comrades, and
WHEREAS, The Great Commander in calling Comrades
Charles Erwin of Co. B.
Absalom Troxell of Co. C,
Capt. Frank Hitchcock of Co. D.
Geo. E. Johnson of Co. E.
J. R. Moon of Co. F, Jacob Overdurf of Co. G, S. M. Sprague of Co. I, Charles Wiley of Co. K.
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from the ranks of their old comrades, of the 86th Ill. Regiment to the great and blissful camping ground in the future, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the surviving members of the regiment, in reunion assembled, extend to the families of our deceased comrades, our heartfelt sympathies, and that they look to a brighter and grauder reunion in that blissful land beyond.
Resolved, That by the death of eight of our comrades in one short year (the same number called from our ranks last year) we are forcibly reminded that our ranks are rapidly thinning, and that we will ever be mindful to be ready for the same great end that awaits all.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the families of the deceased comrades, and that a page in our records be suitably engrossed to their memory. J. L. FAHNESTOCK,
A. Q. WILSON, CYRUS ROOT.
Col. Falinestock introduced the following and moved its adoption, which was done by a unanimous rising vote except Major Webber, who explained his negative vote by saying that many others were just as much entitled to honor as he was, and he did not like to be picked out as one to be specially mentioned.
WHEREAS, Our Government has seen fit to reward many of our comrades with a badge of honor for their bravery during the great rebellion, and being satisfied that the 86th Reg't. Ill. Vol. Inf., had many members that are justly entitled to the honor; therefore
Resolved, That our Adjutant be authorized to present the claim of A. P. Webber, fife major of the regiment, who carried a Henry rifle in the charge on Kenesaw mountain, Georgia, June 27th, 1864, and by firing one hundred shots from behind a large tree, at the enemy, at a distance of only twenty some yards, enabled many of our wounded to crawl back to our line.
Also the members of the S6th Ill. Regt. who volunteered to mau the pon- toon boats that were floated out of North Chickamauga creek aud landed our troops at the mouth of South Chickamauga creek, captured the Confederate pickets, and reserve, and were the means of Gen. Sherman capturing the north eud of Missionary Ridge. It was a hazardous undertaking, and a call was made for volunteers to man the boats.
Lieut. McGiunis real the following and moved its adoption;
WHEREAS, Bryner Post G. A. R kindly offered us the use of their hall for this reunion; and although the kind offer was received by us so late we had made other arrangements and could not accept the getierous offer, nevertheless We appreciate their kin Iness just the same, and be it
Resolved, That we return the sincere thanks of the 86th Reg't. to our com - rades of Bryner Post for the courtesy.
And furthermore, our thanks to the Ladies' Relief Corps for their kindness iu preparing meals for us during our reunion.
Unanimously adopted,
Comrade Graham moved that when this reunion adjourn it be to meet in Peoria, Aug. 27, 1896. Carried.
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· Comrade A. S. Proctor made an earnest, interesting address.
A hat was passed for a contribution to assist in paying expenses, and twenty two dollars and ninety-five cents was the result.
Adjourned to 1:30.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called to order at 1:30.
Col. Fahnestock and Adjutant Dawdy were detailed to escort Commander elect McGinnis and Vice Commander elect Nurse to the platform which they did and introduced them respectively. Both Commander and Vice Comman. der delivered very reat little inaugural addresses and ex-Commander Hall said his good-bys.
We then formed a hollow square and sang "God be with You till we meet Again," and by breaking file from left to right each Comrale shook hands with every other Comrade and no doubt some parted for the last time on earth.
Although this reunion was not so largely attended as others have been, on account of several district reunions held ou or about the same time, and we were worse disappointed than ever before on account of quartettes, singers at.d others on the programme failing to appear, yet, I believe every Comrade pre- sent was real glad he went.
Commander McGiunis has commenced already on the programme for next year. There will be some improvements -- some reforms aud some new features introduced and from what I am able to see now I verily believe our next reun- ion will be the best we have had in recent years.
Comrades in Attendance
FIELD AND STAFF
Col. A. L. Fahnestock. Adjutant, L. J. Dawdy. Fife Major. A. P. Webber. Drum Major, Satn. B. Silzel.
DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT. Anna Janviar Jones. HONORARY MEMBER. Capt. R. Y. Hazard. COMPANY A.
Peter Brubaker, A. Q. Wilson,
J. J. Brown, J. H. Watson. COMPANY B.
-W. J. Huber.
COMPANY C.
A. I .. Jenkins, Cyrus Root, Ansel Crouch, G. W. Colwell, A. S. Proctor,
J. B. Ferguson, Cyrus Reed, H. H. Nurse, F. L. Sexton, J. C. Loudstrom.
COMPANY D. Win. R. Greenhalgh, Win. Graham,
J. T. Morris, Joseph Wrigley, Joseph Williamson.
Adison Tanquary, W. F. Speers, Orin Frisby,
Lieut. John Holl,
G. W. Botham, H. F. Heiple,
COMPANY E. Henry Hosseltou, Joseph Carter, E. F. Hamilton. COMPANY F. C. W. Mckown.
COMPANY G.
T. J. Upshaw, J. W. Trowbridge.
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W. H. Waughop, George Merchant, I. E. Crosby, Daniel McCoy,
B. F. Whistler, T. B. Lane, A. Graham,
Capt. John H. Hall,
M. H. Buck,
W. C. Stewart,
G. M. Moore, G. W. Slocum,
C. H. Rook.
Lieut. E. E Peters, A. W. Belcher, J W. Ewing, J. A. Mc Farland,
John McCone,
COMPANY I.
Lieut. R. W. Groninger, Lieut. John Earnest,
Lewis Krisher,
A. C. Tindall,
L. S. Sprague,
Henry Sleister,
Samuel Chambers,
T. J. Love,
COMPANY K.
Lieut. John McGinnis. David Smith,
J. Z. Slate,
Patrick Byrnes,
F. M. Timmons,
A. J. Lair,
F. Coburn.
Lieut. J. L. Fahnestock. E. A. Morphew,
J. W. Tindall, Bernard Friess, Benjamin Erford,
John Herstine, David Shreffler.
Lieut. John Morrow, Fred Gladfelter,
J W. Smith, W. H. Wisenberg,
E Keller, Archibald Smith,
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Extracts from Letters
Extracts from a few of the Letters received:
I regret very much that I cannot anwer present at roll call, Aug. 27, -but such is the fact, and that too through no fault of mine. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes will be with you. May God in His goodness prosper oue and all of my Comrades.
Jo. MAJOR.
It grieves me very much to know that I cannot meet you in reunion this year. Have been in very poor health for almost a year. I shall think of you all every hour during the two days you will be together. God bless you all.
S. W. RILEA.
I am very sorry not to be with you at the annual gathering. Hope you will all have an enjoyable time. WM. E. WRIGLEY.
Will send you a few words of greeting. Circumstances will not admit of my being with you in person, but I shall be thinking of you very frequently on the days of your reunion. AARON POOL.
There is nothing I would enjoy so well as to be with you this year. I don't play the fife much now, but if I was with you Aug. 27, would try to make it speak some of the old tunes the boys would recognise. Hope to be with you next year. CYRUS A. B. Fox.
If we never meet on this side of the river my prayer is that we may all meet on the other side, where parting will be no more. God bless you all.
ALFRED MCKINNEY.
I will try and give you a little collateral in the near future to aid in hold- ing the organization together and thus keeping the line of communication be- tween all the old boys of the Soth. I, for one, feel very grateful toward those who have borne the burden financially and had fortune smiled on me they never would have nad to do it alone.
R. G. FINCH.
"I hope some day to come and bring my better half with me. If I never get to see your dear faces again I want you all to meet me in the place Christ has gone to prepare." JACOB WOLGAMOT.
"I can only express the most sincere regret on my inability to be with you I have been in the grasp of relentless disease all summer, to such an extent that I am almost forced to the conclusion that I may never meet with you again, but that my days are ahnost numbered. Well. of these things, our Great Commander only knoweth, but certain it is that not many days hence we shall all receive the fateful summons to report for duty on the eternal camping grounds, and that without the usual formula once so familiar to our
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ears, viz: "Three days' rations and one hundred rounds." Whatever may be in store for me, I feel today that the last and greatest earthly pleasure that conld be afforded me, would be that of taking each an every surviving member of the 86tb, by the hand and saying, not adieu but only "gone before." Wish-
· * ing you much of pleasure and gratification at the coming reunion, I remain Yours in the bonds of Fraternity and Companionship,
J. H HENDERSON.
"The Big Bend Reunion Association holds its reunion in Minonk, Aug. 28, 29 and 30. I car not therefore be with you this year. I assure you, how- ever, while not with you in person, I am with you in spirit."
S. L. ZINSER.
"This was my year to meet with you again, but circumstances over which I have no control will prevent me from being with you; but my heart and best wishes will be with you, and I hope you may all have a grand and glorious time, and hope by the time another year shall roll around that I will be able to meet with you once more I send my best regards to all that may be present. As ever, Yours in Fellow love and Truth " A. BRACKEN.
Oh, how I would like to see and meet the boys again. Just as soon as I cin I am coming to the reunion. I receive the books all right. Many thanks ALBERT J. TICKNOR.
Nothing would give me more pleasure than to meet with you once to shake hands with those who stood together in so many fiery trials, and came home to our dear ones. This we must thank the God of battles for. One thing which keeps us bound so close is our posts and reunions. May God bless the old soldiers of every regiment, more especially the $6th Ill. And long may our order live, also every old comrade, until after another Republican victory. S. M. CANTERBURY.
Would like to meet with the old comrades once more, but my poor health will not permit it. Comrades, I want to live so that if I can't meet you here on earth, I hope to meet you on that bright shore where there is no disease, no suffering, but we can bask in the sunlight of glory everlastingly, is my prayer. MARTIN OUDERKIRK
post=office poresses
The following changes in post office addresses have been reported : Company A-J. B. Varble, Cromwell, Iowa. B-G. W. Bordine, Wichita, Kansas. C-W. H. Vining, Wilsey, Kansas. C -John Mason, Saratoga, Wyoming .. D-Perry Kinyou, Ingram, Oklahoma. E-F. W. Hosselton, Lamar, Missouri. E -J. W. Grove, Western, Branch N. H. & V. S. Leavenworth, Kansas. E-G. W. Snell, Whitefield, Illinois. E-Joseph Andersou, Cabool, Texas County, Missouri. E-Eli Wilson, Panora, Iowa. F-Martin Ouderkirk, Benton, Iowa. F -- John H. Mc Vay, Rockport, Missouri.
G-Enoch Kindle, Climax Springs, Missouri.
G-I. E. Crosby, Laverne, Minn. G-T. J. Upshaw, 4247 Merimac St., St. Louis, Missouri. H-D. C Keach, West Hallock, Illinois. I-Albert J. Ticknor, Dextor, lowa.
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Mail AReturned
Mail directed as follows has been returned to me. If any comrade send me the correct address of any of these, please do so immediately: Company B-Aaron Hamilton, Gallatin, Tenn. C -- J. D. Jump, Sterling. 111. C-J. J. Rutherford, Chillicothe, Ill. D-Abraham Lobaugh, Humbolt, Kan.
D -- J. J. McMains, Grove City, Neb. *
E -- Lieut. Henry Foreman, Omaha, Neb. E-Daniel Brown, Chillicothe, Ill.
E-J. W. Regan, Pawnee, Neb.
E-Jacob Schleigh, Bennett, Kan. *
F-F. C. Humphrey, Princeton, Mo.
F-Joel Darnell, Garrison, Neb. F-Harrison Gibbs, Stylesville, lowa. G-Wm. Criswell, Jourdan Springs, Kan.
G-H. C. Scott, Hilton, I11. *
G-J. H. Parker, Jourdan Springs, Kan. *
H-Win. Brings, Mediua, Ill.
I-John Clark, New Home, Neb.
K-John E. White, Minden, Neb. *
* No such office in state named.
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