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The committee having retired it was Votul That a recess of 10 minutes be taken
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The meeting was called to order on the return of the committee, it was sotell that their report, naming the following persons to Serve Jas officers for the ensuing year be accepted.
For President baker, James Brady on
For Vice Presidente Lafor, James A, Troy and Ltl. A. Richardson
For Secretary James F. Upsham In S. P. Blodgett Executive Committee les " A" Sorgt J.B. Wilson-Co . "F . " Carp , C.H . Sofer "B" leafer, R. O. Houghton" It. a, Starkweather " los Peterson " It Singh. If It , alexander "2"Length Costs Hayda' "." 6. 8, Drew 8 . Crp . J . W. Loker " "A" large Frank Young ",
Voted, to amend the by laws do that the Secretary might select an assistant
Voted, that a committe of one from each company be affected to me and hing wil The name of the palace of our next reunion
Voted that the same committee ademited A sport a list offices for the ensuing year, serve on the amor afor comme
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Voted, That the report of the committe be accepted and that Boston which is, recommend, be the palace of The next annual reunión Oct. 18888,
The following resolutions won for sinte and read by the secretary relative to the death of our late surgeon Lenge J. Sertie Resolutions
Whereas in obedience to the will of God, He having taken from us our late Lingeon Serge J. Sorkins, We, the members of the 26th Mass, Regt, brought together to cel. elite its eighth ahmed reunión, do nenby testify our respect to his memory, and bass to be recorded The following de olutions
Resolved, - That by the death of our late Lingen, Menge , Perkins, we are brought realize how uncertain is life, that The unacleane messenger not only envers to on homes, taking those whom we love, but that he visit public and ferivate asso ciations, and high places of honor and taking those whom the people delight to honor,
Resolved- That in recognize in the life. and character of our lite Conrade, that spirit of heroism and patriotism , which is so necessary for our national excelence, enhating in the army in the early feast of that was, serving as steward and assist aut. Surgem in the end More, Regt, that he might in his capacity helfe alleviate
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the suffering of those who even bearing The hunt of the battle, and although Mal in the post raus or on the skirmish line yet, he was in the midst of danger and was severely wounded and later fremer, was from exchanged, and where ncovered, joined his regt serving with it until it was mustard out, Then join- ing the 32" Mass, Real, -
Atle might have schind with hover from anmy life when his term of service had exformid, but he came to the front again, joining our Boat, in the valley when death had trapped. Auch milch harvests.
Resolved - That while we hold dear his memory, we feel a deefe sym- kathy for the loved ones, whom he left around the finside, beside the enity, chair and who mise this coming
Voted, that the above revolutions be forlaced on the neone of the associa- tions, and that a copy of lamme be sent to his family.
Voted that the name of each foreach and company to which they belong. He placed on the recule of the tasks. ciation
The name and company of each win as follows
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6, 23" 16 laph R. O. Anighton Preis & D. Anh I had Dix S. a. adams N. B. Clark Loving Hosley JohnH, Bolcom Chat bo leopelle Christopher Reafelle E. L' Dan's
Jonas Shattuck Gilbert Renk O. H. Booth a.B. Braun Lenge Collis
60. "" 12, leafor, Ges. a Dickenman Lient 6. H. Rich andkon le, F, Emerson I.T. Upham / Sexyt. J. T. Stater J. B. Wilson a, Dakes Isaac Peabody 6. Xent A, le, Crafts Q. Ofalfon
leo. " 1 E. G. Peterson
Co, "&" 21
Lol , W. MA , Chakeman Lieux S. S. Blodgett 12 Lumea, Read Sergh 2. If Hall & W. Loker , B, Saft a. J. Lampshire Denis &, Sheehan b. W. Dascomb Luo, Filund Roft, Fletcher
Co,"2" 2 Sergh, le, F. Hayden John heit.
Chat a , 1 woks S. R. Teele Leo . B . Levam
S. R. Burroughs &, D, Lothink leyné Paige Cyrus Sickand Lege Handlen Cannes W. Micke John Wayne
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Con, "F" !! Later James a. Troy Sergh, Leo. A. Muzey John sumar Frank Michwine 6, HA, Giles Q. L. Sileon
E. ON, Sofour J. i Bares 6. Doyle
a. Bouman amor L. Jones.
les, "I" 8 leaten James Bradu Jon Q.5. Organ Lieuk, a, Starkweather Ruth Peters graph Harison Thouse althan
Andrew Garry James Kidd
lo. ", " ] Serge. John F. alexander Thomas alexander E , a. Sullivan E, F, G making
Freeman Hutchins James R, Fulton Walter M. Hulton
les, "," 6
William It, 6 ross 6. 6, Dru Calvin In Grenwood
M.a Lothrofe D. E. Worthley B. K, Thomas
Leo. " ," 3 Frank In. Balcon
Fred boston
Frank young
Medical Depth 1 asst, Surgem Laranzo Fox
Band 1 вотделе 8, Тизду
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Total 89
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Viled, to meet or Jackson Atall at 1H5 and march to dinner
Voted, to send to each member of the association a cafey of a Lowell forper giving an account of the reunion
Voted to adjourn
A 145 The Regiment week in action all, and were Gron on their way to Nichols Hutchins to partake of the families sporad in the large banquet Hall, it being a repetition of the " Reunion in 1878 when the Next web 78 in the same Hall and marched to the Same place for dinner,
The counder with invited quests numbering 96 in all con soon seated around The lavet lables extending the whole lengthe of the hall, deal, Chapeman forsiding made a brief address, and then called afon the Per. Smith Baker of Lowell to invoke devive blessing, the camarades then with our much lunging from the lead made a grand attack on the formtiful Infetely of good things, which had been of densely makesed in their front, fur which with a little manocumming was Avin Luwounded and disappeared as effectually if not quite so rapidly as did a flock of so sheel ar oppelinear in Och, 1863 while atterbeting to face through our company street,
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They having escaped from the enclos - we at Brigade Head quarters, where The quand was suffered & keep The gute closed to keep them confined the quand was not arrested, but the sheep were, and also placed in close con- finement ,
After dinner the chairman called the comrades to order and in a few words congratulated than on there be- ing so wany forsent, and also Thanked them for the honor of The position he had held as provided for the least two years, he then called on his tomar Mayor Greenhalge of Lavill, who after addressing the Chair stated to the consider That he appeared on behalf of the city of Lowell to express to the Vetrine the pleasin which the city feels at their coming, He hoped the Commader had experienced much grat .- ification at the visit , Then had poroferty Dein some of the beautiful daughters of our city our manufacturing industries And the natural beauties of our beloved city; he called attention to the fact that the watering cants of heaven had been got our to lay the dust in own street, and then extended a generous welcome to the visitors of the heart of hearts of the city of Lowill, The city extended that welcome to them are men who, some twenty years ago went out at Their country. call to offer up Their lives, if need be
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in its defence, He rumabend as a boy. that eventful trine, The footsteps of the old Sixth Regiment had scarcely ceased to Leund in the streets of Bathina, when The gallant fond of man went forward to the bout to take their place, and my friends, we an always ready to extend to action and Groton and Boston, The same Credit which we ask for our own fellow citizens, In that trying time you did your work will , and It seems to me as you came back and gather arce move around the old colore, as you look in each other faces, and then, as you look at the results of your work, as seen in the city of Lowell, you have a right to feel happen and proud and satisfied, year after year The drums that you followed in 61 fear more faitly though the lapse of time, your banners are filled in the peaceful halls of a forceful State, Our peaceful industries, our teeming factories, where lights at night twinkle in the barom of the peaceful Minimacs, are all monuments to you and the work you have done, and I am glad there are so many of you to action here to day, and we way regard the main as The tear drops shod ufcon the graves of those who are no move to ontur, I am told there are some 300 or more survivor of this gallant fand, and I can only say, on the heart of 1 The city of Rowell, that so long as Then is a single bayour left in your
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marke, so long as there is a hand left to ware your color, so long, I am sure, you will for find warm heart and a warin welcome here in This city of Lowell, which you have done so much to save, Stringkten and redeem,? Cas the mayor finished his remarks he was greeted with prolonged afejelance by the connader.
The chairman then introduced bot, Porter of the 14" marine Regt who commanded our Brigade or Cedar brock after Gel Glover was wounded, and is the only officer living who commanded a Requirent in the old Brigade as then organized, He thankad The veterans for the privilege that had been accorded of meeting then the greeted them as soldiers of The Union who had bought for a Common cause, and for the manitain- ance of a common country, He con- Lidened that no army that ever want to the field, w That ever herafter way go to the field, embodied mon intelli- gence, patriotism and Bravery, than the around that the United States Sent in The field during the late rebellion, The world had looked on with much interest to see how the soldier of the late was would conduct themselves in private life, But the result had shown that the best soldiers had made the best civilians, and in his opinion every fonction which the government had
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to disperse of should be given to them in perference to any other. He then referred to instances off individual herism and harry which he had seen displayed upon the battle field, and recited ne- miniscences of anmy life which evident by awakened a rexpensive throb in the hearts of this listeners , He was fre quantity applauded driving his remarks, and greeted with those hearty Cheers ar he concluded,
The following letter from Licit Badger collector off New Orleans, which was need to late to be pensented at the last Reunión was read by the secretary
NEW ORLEANS, Oct.6, 1880. James F. Upp00,63 North Street, Boston, Mass. : My Dear Sir-Your letter of the 28th ult. is received, conveying the information that the seventh annualiunion of the old 26th takes place October 1&h at South Acton, Mass. 1 regret exceedingly that clreymstances will prevent me from joining my old com- rades of the 26th ou that occasion. Great changes have occurred since the gal- lant men of the 26th pushed their way through the swamps in the rear of rort Si. Philip, and occupied the quarantine above. Forts Jackson and St. Philip, where so many ef our comrades succumbed to the unhealthy malaria, still frown angrily across the broad Mississippi, and instead of a full regiment as garrison, the forts are now occupied by a sin- gle ordinance sergeant. The old dilanidited custom house, which served as quarters for the command while in New Orleans, now presents a far different appearance , having been altered and completed in fine style. The finterior fiuish and decorations are magni- ficent.
The Union soldiers who have settled in this section of the country maintain their identity by the organization of ex-soldiers' associa- tions, Grand Army of the Republic, etc. The anuual commemoration in honor of the i a- tion's dead heroes on the 30th day of May, is . a marked event in the Crescent City, and the exercises on that day as well as the decoration of graves in the national cemetery at Chal- mette, are participated in by federal and con- federate alike. Animosities engender d by the late war have well mgh disappeared, and the 'federal soldier is respected in this con- munity according to his status as an honora- ble citizen.
In eonelusion, I beg you will say to my old comrades that there is no period of my life which I ean more proudly refer to than that during which 1 served with the old 26th. 1 trust that I may meet you all at a subsequent reunion. I remain yours very truly. A. S. BADGER.
Letters were also read from leal. Gover leaper Laufy, Lieu, Farnsworth and Geo , Kimball exercising their regret in not being able to the pensent, a letter dated 00.12.1881 from Mix Skoulding, Leonmeter Mars, was also read, stating that her husband Dance
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Spaulding les"B" Died Och, 24" 1880" of pneumonia,
after the reaching of the above letters The leve, called In Dieit &o. M. Thompson of the 12" Marine Regt, who said the oc. cheun cared his mind back to the time when his and our Regt were in Service in the swamps of Louisiana, and among the beautiful hills and Valleys of Vinquisia, he also tild some amusing incidents
At this proust leapers Brady our new president was discound betreating from the Wall, he was brought to a halb, and called upon for a speech, but his stating that he had got to go, in order to make connections in Boston with the have for Fall River , he was released , with There musing cheen pow the boys, Brief addresses win made by Lecit Starkweather, Laks Dickenvan, Sicil, Richardson Bajos, Houghton Field, Need Canvades Antchains Bauman, also our old Veteran leaper, Cyprus Paige, Their ne- marks were quite interesting, alluding as they did to many incidents connected with the Right, aved of our annual Re- unions which has a tendency to draw mon chely the tie of friendship, which was formed by the four years association at the youth, and which was so firmly cemented by The loss of those left behind in the silent livething palace of Louisiana, and
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the life aument which flowd so freely at Winchester and Cedar brak, At the close of the summaries the Rewin which un the largest and one of the best was brought to a close teenlary
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Ninth Ammal Reunion of the 26' Mass, Regiment association
The annual Reunión of the Regiment was held at the united States Hotel Boston Och, 18 " 1882,
The meeting for Business was held in one of the rooms connected with the hotel , and was called to order at 11:30 by Exper, Brady the President of the association,
The report of the Revision held at Lowell Och, 18.9881 was read day the see stary and accepted,
The report of the trasum Liens. I. I Blodgett, Showing a Balance of 18,23 was read and accepted.
Voted That the association proceed to the election of officers,
Voted-That the officers serving for they each year be re-elected, and That the secretary Cach a ballot for the Same, The officers as n-elected an as follows
For President, Cash Games Brady fr.
For Vice Presidents. Lakes, James a, Troy-and Ler. le, H. Richardson
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For Secretary JamesT, Upham Preis, . . Blodgett
Executive Committee
Leo" Sergh J. B. Wilson Bo Fr. Corps , E, It , Sofaer
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"B " Lafen R. O. Houghton " I" Dr. a. Starkweather l" 8, 9, Peterson If, Sergh. I. F. alexander "D" Sergh b.F. Hayden le. Co, Drew
6. look &. W. Loker " George Frank Young
Voted, That a committee of one from each company be appointed by the chair, that they satin, and then report to the meeting the name of a place for our next reunion ,
The committee as appointed were as follows lo" Sergh J. F. Slater les "F" a. L, Gilson G, Sergh Thomas altham to, L, Davis
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Hin J. F. alexander le, M. T. Petersar
I bok, & F, Lloyd M. a. Shothook
" L' Leon Sento SA, Hall " K"loop Frank young
During The absence of the committe a release was taken, on their return the meeting was called to order when they reported that as they could not nague on a place for the next suction, they will need Fall River and Fitchburg as places from which the meeting might choose after considerable debate it was Voted that the 10th annual Reunion Oct. 18 " 1883 be held at Fitchburg mes. The vote was then made unaminous,
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The following are the names of these percent and the company to which they Belong
Goia" 6 Lient, le, H, Richardson Sergh. o. H. Slater
J. B. Wilson M, L, Bassett Af, a, Balcon Dr. G, F, upham
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Leaper J. S. Look R. O. Hughton Lieut Samuel Q. Hoyh Chas W. Dil Sergh, Chat. Lo, Capelle bowlengs: Myson Fr, Going bork , Geo , a , adams Charles Williame n
n 8. fr. Wheeler a. L. Brown P Bussey le christopher lenpelle Gilbert look W. B. Clark
E, L. Davis J. D. Fairbanks Gen &, Hall from Haut Loring Hoody Gw. a Litchfield le, P. Sartell
Sergh Cork
lo , " l " 8
William le rockett Freman Holmes Chat E, Porcheron Richard allen Thomas Davis G. L. Howard 08. 9. Peterson David Rotch
60, "2" 2 Liens John le loyd a. le hickering .
60, 6: 21 lol , W. "- At, lechapman Liens, S. P. Blodgett James Moulton 4 Geo . A . Reed Sergh le. W. Parkhunch learn Seit &, H, Hall larp. S. R. Burroughs 4 Gev. B. C rain /1 John B.levam James A. adams J. M. Fisk
Lenge Handley E. D. Lothrop Cynis Page 6, S. Pickard Gev. W. Sawyer . G. Feele
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60,"6; Continued
E, B, 9 apr. W. F. B, Whitney S. Maturey John Wayne
Go "F" 10
Capr, Thomas H. annable J. L. Keyser Cork J.P. Barnes a. Bowman 8. 8, Barnes le, At, Giles
a. L, Gilson
Leo. E. Sugeron
b, E. Fitur
Thomas Burke
Lapst. James Brady for Liút a, Starkweather Sergh Thomas altham C. S. Avar
1 Rich and Whitehead P. H. Cook q, E, C alline James lernother J. Hogan &, Window craft R. Peter
adjutant
Lien S. B. Smith
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4, Semt. J. F. alexander "0% F. Cushing Freeman Hutchins Thomas alexander
60, 29" 7
M. Benl
L. V. Clough
Thomas Atill a. Hyde M.a. Lothrop D. C. Wirthley
Co . "K " 9
Liens, H. L. & Stalook Sergh. F. a. Spaulding bork I. E bole 11 Frank young F. M. Balans O. W. Balcon Fileoston
f. Kennedy
D. S. Vanghu
Total forceat 101
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Votat, That a vote of thanks be ex- tended to the officers of the association for the services rendered during the fach year
Voted to adjourn.
at half bash two o'clock the comrades assembled in the room occupied for its business meeting, and soon tell into line, and headed by the President of the association and invited guests, Slowly marched through the lonky winding hallway of the Mited States total ! until it reached the closed doors at the entrance of the large dining room on the opposite side of the building musinding is of a similar won went all the tegument, only on a larger scale, when in 1861 is started from we extremity of the United states ( not the Hotel) and landed near the entrance to the Mississippi River , whose down were also found closed for The time being,
The head of the columna, when it had reached the dining room halted for a few moments, until The near of the line was well closed up, The door were then thrown afsen, the line of march was resumed , those in The advance moving forward and taking position behind a strong central line of works, while the Sal.
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ance of the command, separated and mining to the right and left occupied two long lines of fortifi- catione, covering both flanke of the field of operation
at a signal from the commanding officer from the position held by the advance, the Battle commenced an good earnest from all quarters, and which continued for nearly an hour, during which time the boys suffered severely, having to meet the heavy reinforcements that were continually being bought to their front, but the Genewy were soon overwhelmed and surrounded , and the curling smoke from the many. fins along the line, gave evidence that the victory was complete
While the comrades were congrat- ulating themselves on the result if the conflict, attention were called by leater, Brady by his beating the long roll with a knife at fork. on the table which stood directly in má front,
G. H. Patch Dept, commander L.a.R. i'm a few words , he introduced
who in one of his stirring speeches interested the comrades, in the work. they had done in the french, to help make the country what it was to day.
Cool, Seawall I, wright of the
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14" S. H. Regiment, and who was at one trine on the staff of bend, Binge, ME- called many incollections of the active service of the old Brigade,
Past Commander in chief G. a. R. Major Les, S. Merrill was called upon , who, in an earnest and patriotic address, interested his heave, in that which is always pleasing to a soldier
later Brady then called for leapt. Thomas Of, Aimable, who, for The first trine had met with the association he enforced himself pleased with meeting the boys after so long a seperation, and judging from this remarke he will answer to all calle for the future.
a few remarks were then made by Leur At. I . Estaburts , who also met with are for the first time, and who had not been seen by many, since he got so far to the front as the battle of Fraicheester, that he could not get back , fur was captured , and joined the advance quand of barley's . Janny in its hurried march what the valley to their base of supply fur not liking the company he was keep- wig he got-" adrift in Dixie" for thisty days, and finally nached our lives at City Point.
The secretary read the following
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letters from those who had been invited to be our guests, and also from some of the causades who were unable to be forsent ,
His excellency John, Long. Governor of The commonarates 1. How Samuel a Green mayor of Boston Hm, Robt. J. Davis of Fall Ruin, and candidate for Reps. to congress Over leal. Soud, E. F. Jonce of Binghamtonby. Lapon &. beauty of Detroit mich. Queur Egm Farnsworth of Hancock Min.
after the abon letters win road The president called on bol. Chapman who mepounded in appropriate remarke,
When the name of our Veteran leyrue Page was called, he fromfatily re- sfunded, and taking the floor wear the table, at the head of the hall. delivered in a few moments one of the most praticable and patriotic speeches That are seldom listens to it seemed hardly possible, as he Stood film us with his form slightly fout, that he was one of Your number , and was able to respond, and keefe Step to the music of 161, but as he proceeded, every fibre of his body seemed to Hear in unison with the deep spirit of patriotism within and which gave utterance Through his clear singing voice as the winter- ested his heaven and who loudly responded with applause and three mising cheek when he was Through,- It a little could this commele
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realize that he was a lad of 9years, when in 1815 Gent Packingham was knocking at the door of New Orleans, which Jackson refused to open
Luis . Of. Richardson was next invited to address The Comrades, as he arose he at once received the attention of all, as thoughhe was again to describe a dress parade which took place on ship Osland, or was about to relate some amusing incident of himself or others , ford a few moments he interested his audience by Bringing to light some of the unwritten history of quite a number percent, then tuduring his microscope on the secretary he Learned about to bring to light some of this ammy experience to protect himself, and turn the table on his adversary when he was through the secretary turned to call one of the waiters to bring a large cake, that he might percent is to the speaker ar he Thought (to use the expression) he was entitled to take the cake" obut as neither cake nor waiter win within call, he had to abandon That line of defense, - on timing wound again to face his opfernand, the found that his newranks were not only quite pointed, but that he was slowly advancing , it could not be, that his slow Progress wi- dicated fear, as the secretary was fur
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a dwarf beside the speaker, he may have forgotten the many trikes he was carried from his quan tex in New Orleans on the shoulder of the little corporal, who was Then before hum
as he continued to advance in was quite evident that he had the full sympathy and support of those around him the secretary
1 the first time, realizing the situation in which he was placed, That the microscope had thought to the sur- face, that only vilating to the present and Immediate frach- as there was no way of escape, no floor to open and let him through, and as he was completely suremed and surrounded, his only hoffe four total annihilation was-un- conditional xumaunder The terms of which were fully stated in a doc- musent with a long hit of names a/x- pended, and which was, handed to chin enclosed in a well filled envelope. he endeavored in the trying position in which he was folkeed, to. Thank the courdes for This gift, not as compensation for the office which he held but are a token of friendship
and estean,
as the trine was that offeraching for the comrades to separate, the Commander called on trent, Les. a Red. and le apr. R. O, Houghton whomade
appropriate closing remarks, covering
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the retreat of the largest, and one of the most successful campaigns of The association
James 5, Upham Secretary
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Report of the Tenth annual Re- union of the 26" Mass. Regiment ,
The annual Reunion of the Right was held at the Fitchburg Hotel Fitchburg Mass, Och 18" 1883,
The meeting for business was held in the parlor of The Hotel, and was called to order at 1.15 by leaper, Brady, the President of the association,
The report of the Sith Reunion, which were held at the United States Hotel Boston was read and accepted.
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