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HISTORY OF SERVICE-Received orders from Gov. W. A. Dennison to raise a company for the 30th O. V. I., July 28, 1861 ; went into Camp Chase, Aug. 1, 1861; commissioned and mustered Aug. II, 1861 ; company mustered at Camp Chase Aug. 14, 1861; left Camp Chase Sept. 1, 1861 ; joined Gen. Rosecrans' army at Big Birch, W. Va., about Sept. 5, 1861 ; and was with him at battle of Carnifex Ferry, Sept. 10, 1861 ; and with his army during the march to and retreat from - Mountain, W. Va .; was with the army during the campaign until it went into winter quarters at Fayettesville, W. Va .; resigned on the certificate of disability of Dr. Potter, Surgeon of the 30th O. V. I. during the Spring of 1862; Captain Co. G, 141st O. V. I. in command at post at Guyandotte, W. Va., with two companies of the regiment.
Address, Portsmouth, Ohio. Occupation, Bookseller.
RECOMMENDED BY COMPANIONS :
B. F. Coates, Eustace H. Ball, A. C. Thompson.
DAVID B. MCILVAINE,
Late Captain 14th W. Va. Volunteer Infantry.
REGISTER-Born, Beaver Co. Penn., Jan. 1, 1841; enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, Co. F, 14th W. Va., Infantry; promoted Ist Lieutenant Dec., 1862 ; Captain Dec., 1863; mustered out with regiment, June 20, 1865; detailed from Company Jan., 1863; as A. D. C. on staff of Gen. Thoburn ; also acted as A. A. A. General.
HISTORY OF SERVICE-Engaged in following battles: New Market, Pied- mont, Lynchburg, Berryville, Opequon, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek ; was A. D. C. to Gen. Thoburn commanding 2d Brigade, 2d Div., Army of W. Va.
Address, 12 Broadway, Wheeling, W. Va. Occupation, Merchant.
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RECOMMENDED BY COMPANIONS ;
Eustace H. Ball, A. C. Thompson, B. F. Coates.
ALBERT FRANKLIN MCCOWN,
Late Major 13th W. Va., Volunteer Infantry.
REGISTER-Born, Mason Co., Va., April 1, 1831; enlisted in Co. F, 13th W. Va. Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 10, 1862 ; promoted and mustered Captain of Co. F, 13th W. Va. Volunteer Infantry, Oct. 9, 1862 ; promoted and mustered Major 13th W. Va. Volunteer Infantry, Dec. 13, 1864.
HISTORY OF SERVICE-Served in the Kanawha Valley, W. Va, with reg- iment, which was part of the Kanawha Division, commanded by Col. (after- wards Gen.) R. B. Hayes; marched with his command to Lynchburg, Va., in May and June, 1864, and participated in the attack on that place ; afterwards in the valley of Va., participated in the following battles, Opequon and Win- chester, Sept. 19, 1864; Fisher's Hill Sept. 22, 1864 ; Cedar Creek Oct, 19, 1864; and besides many minor engagements and skirmishes ; acted as A. A. I. G. on the staff of Gen. H. F. Deval, from Oct. 20, 1864, to Jan. 1, 1865 ; honora- bly discharged from service Feb. 13, 1865.
Address, Point Pleasant, W. Va., Occupation, Merchant.
RECOMMENDED BY COMPANIONS :
B. F. Coates, Eustace H. Ball, A. C. Thompson.
COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION, COMPANIONS :
/ Jno. Grant Mitchell, late Brevet Major-Gen. U. S. Vols. (Chairman) Columbus, O.
Nathan B. Abbott, late Ist Lieutenant U. S. Volunteers.
Charles R. Greenleaf, Major and Surgeon U. S. A.
BY TRANSFER :
From the Commandery of the District of Columbia to date Oct. 17, 1885.
ROBERT SANFORD FOSTER,
Late Brigadier-Gen .; Brevet Major-Gen. U. S. Volunteers.
REGISTER-Private Indiana volunteer, April 15, 1861 ; Captain IIth Indiana Volunteers (3 months' troops) April 22, 1861 ; Major 13th Indiana Infantry, U. S. Volunteers, June 19,, 1861; Lieutenant-Colonel, Oct. 25, 1861 ; Colonel, April 30, 1862 ; Brigadier-Gen. U. S. Volunteers, June 15, 1863; Brevet Major-Gen. U. S. Volunteers March 31, 1865 ; mustered out Sept. 25, 1865.
No. of Insignia, 2843.
Address, Indianapolis, Ind ,
GEORGE F. MCGINNIS,
Late Brigadier Gen. U. S. Volunteers.
REGISTER-Private Co. K, 11th Indiana Volunteers ( 3 months' troops)
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April 15, 1861 ; Captain April 16, 1861; Lieutenant-Colonel, April 25, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 4, 1861 ; Lieut .- Col. 11th Indiana Infantry, U. S. Volunteers, Aug. 31, 1861 ; Colonel, Sept. 3, 1861 ; Brigadier-Gen. U. S. Volunteers, May 2, 1863 ; mustered out Aug. 24, 1865.
No. of Insignia, 2846.
Address, Indianapolis, Ind.,
FREDERICK KNEFLER,
Late Colonel 77th Indiana Volunteer Infantry; Brevet Brigadier-Gen. U. S. Volunteers.
REGISTER-Private Indiana Volunteers, April 16, 1861 ; Ist Lieutenant 11th Indiana Volunteers, April 22, 1861 ; Captain June 1, 1861 ; Captain 11th Indiana Infantry U. S. Volunteers, Aug. 31, 1861 ; Captain and Assistant Adjutant Gen. U. S. Volunteers, Dec. 5, 1861 ; Colonel 79th Indiana Infantry, Sept. 28, 1862 ; Brevet Brig .- Gen. U. S. Vols., March 13, 1865 ; mustercd out June 7, 1865.
No. of Insignia, 2845.
Address, Indianapolis, Ind.,
LOSS.
Transferred to the Missouri Commandery to date from Oct. 21, 1885.
Aaron M. Wilcox, late Captain and Commissary U. S. Volunteers; Brevet Major U. S. Volunteers.
No. of Insignia, 3306.
III. Companions having objections to candidates for membership will please forward the same to the Chairman of the Committee of Investigation, or to the Recorder, as soon as possible, in order that the most complete knowl- edge may be had of every case before presentation to the Commandery.
IV. Applications for membership should be presented either at the stated meetings of the Commandery, or forwarded to the Recorder, not later than forty days previous thereto, in order to insure action thereon at the next meeting .
The proper blanks will be furnished on application to the Recorder.
Circular No. 9, series of 1885, containing extracts from the New and Amended Constitution of the Order, and copies of the amended constitution can be obtained on application to the Recorder.
PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING OF OCT. 7th.
V. The following proceedings of the stated meeting, held Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, 1885, are promulgated for the information of Companions. Jr. Vice Commander, Col. P. P. Lane, presided.
The minutes of the last stated meeting, June 3d, also of a special meeting July 24th, were read by the Recorder and approved.
Prayer omitted.
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Roll call by unanimous consent omitted.
Seventy-three Companions present.
Companions elect were installed.
VI. The Committee of Investigation reported favorably upon the follow- ing applicants for membership, and the ballot being taken, Companions Captain Jacob R. Stewart and Lieutenant J. M. Burns, U. S. A., acting as tellers, they were declared duly elected Companions of the Order, as follows:
For the First (Ist) Class:
JACOB DOLSON COX,
Late Maj .- Gen. U. S. Vols., commanding 23d Army Corps.
THOMAS SPEED,
Late Ist Lieut. and Adjutant 12th Kentucky Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
BENJAMIN RUSH COWAN,
Late Major and Paymaster U. S. Vols .; Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols.
WILLIAM TILLMAN,
Late Major and Additional Paymaster U S. A .; Brevet Lieut .- Colonel.
HORACE PARK,
Late Colonel 43d Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
OSKALOOSA M. SMITH,
First Lieutenant 22d U. S. Infantry.
EDWARD ALLISON GODWIN,
Ist Lieut. and Regimental Quartermaster 8th U. S. Cavalry.
STARLING LOVING,
Late Surgeon 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
CHARLES THOMAS WATSON,
Late Captain and Assistant Quartermaster U. S. Vols .; Brevet Major U. S. Volunteers.
JOHNSON M. WELCH,
Late Major 18th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
MICHAEL GALLIGHER,
Late Ist Lieut. Co. H, 16th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (three month's service, 1861).
MASON W. BURT,
Late Major 22d Mass. Volunteer Infantry; Brevet Col. U. S. Vols.
ELMORE E. EWING,
Late First Lieutenant Co. A, 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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AARON WAGNER,
Late 2d Lieutenant Co. M. 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
JOHN ALBERT COCKERILL,
Only living son of the late Col. Joseph Randolph Cockerill, 70th O.V.I. EZRA B. KIRK,
Major and Quartermaster U. S. A.
JAMES G. BALDWIN,
Late Captain Co. D. 2d O. V. I. (3 months' service.)
SAMUEL WARREN FOUNTAIN,
Ist Lieutenant 8th U. S. Cavalry.
ALEXANDER GILCHRIST PATTON,
Late Lieut .- Colonel Ist New York Mounted Rifles, Volunteers.
JOSEPH A. SCARLETT,
Late Ensign U. S. Navy.
WILLIAM LEWIS SHAW,
Late Captain Ioth O. V. I .; Brevet Major U. S. Vols
ULYSSES L. MERVIN,
Late Captain Co. I, 5th Regiment U. S. Colored Troops; Brevet Major U. S. Vols.
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Late Captain 70th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
WILLIAM ALLEN WALDEN,
Late Captain 36th Ohio Vol. Inf.
CARY DOAN LINDSAY,
Late First Lieutenant 67th O. V. I.
HENRY P. FOWLER,
Late 2d Lieutenant Ist Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
WARREN W. COOKE,
Late Captain Co. D, 182d O. V. I.
EDWARD F. WEBSTER,
Late First Lieutenant 25th Ohio Battery Volunteer Light Artillery.
ROBERT HENRY COCHRAN,
Late Ist Lieutenant 15th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
LEONARD ARMSTRONG HARRIS,
Late Colonel 2d Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Colonel 138th Ohio Vol. Infty.
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JAMES M. POTTER,
Late Ist Lieutenant 117th U. S. Colored Infantry.
DANIEL W. COMSTOCK,
Late Captain Co. C, 12Ist Indiana Volunteers.
For Second (2d) Class:
LEROY THOMAS STEWART,
RECORD-Eldest son of Campanion Ist Lieutenant, Thomas S. Steward. For Third (3) Class.
HAMILTON WILCOX PIERSON,
Librarian, State Library, Columbus, Ohio.
REJECTED.
The following applicants were rejected :
LEWIS VOIGHT,
Late Captain Co. H, 23d Kentucky Vol. Inf.
BENJAMIN LEFEVRE, (Postponed from last meeting.)
Late Major 50th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. POSTPONED.
The Committee of Investigation asked for and were granted further time upon the following applicant, not having received the necessary information from recommendors.
WILLIAM HARLEY WILLIAMS,
Late Major 42d Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
RECEIVED BY TRANSFER.
From the Commandery District of Columbia, to date from Sept. 1, 1885. JOSEPH WARREN KIEFER.
Late Brevet Maj .- General U. S. Vols.
REGISTER-Major 3d O. V. I. April 27, 1861 ; Lieutenant-Colonel Feb. 12, 1862 ; Colonel IIoth O. V. I. Sept. 30, 1862 ; Brevet Brigadier-Gen. U. S. Vols. Nov. 30, 1864 ; Brevet Major-Gen. U. S. Volunteers, July 1, 1865 ; mustered out June 27, 1865.
No. of Insignia, 2484.
Address, Springfield, O., Occupation, Attorney at Law.
VII. The report of the Committee appointed to draft a Memorial Sketch of late Companion, Captain Jonathan B. Hager (Captain Robert S. Robert- son, Captain J R. Carnahan and Captain Owen Rice), was received and approved.
VIII. Companion Channing Richards, Chairman of a Committee ap- pointed to prepare a Memorial Sketch of our late Companion Brevet Lieutenant- Colonel George Ward Nichols, asked for further time, which was granted.
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IX. Official communications were received from Colonel Jno. P. Nicholson, acting Recorder-in-Chief, Brevet Brig .- Gen. Chas. A. Carleton, Recorder N. Y. Commandery, Brevet Brigadier-Gen. Albert Ordway, Recorder District of Columbia, Brevet Major G. W. Chandler, Recorder Michigan Commandery, Brevet Major Geo. Q. White, Recorder Minnesota Commandery, Lieutenant- Colonel Chas. W. Davis, Recorder Illinois Commandery, G. B. Davis, Ist Lieutenant 3d U. S. Cavalry, Librarian at West Point, N. Y.
Also letters of regret and remembrance from
Commander R. B. Hayes.
Sr. Vice Commander, Orland Smith.
Companion F. L. Guenther, U. S. A.
X. The following contributions to the Ohio Commandery were received with thanks,
FROM COMMANDER R. B. HAYES.
" The Conduct of the War," 3 Vols.
"The Conduct of the War,"-Supplement, - 2 -
" Ohio Soldiers' Re-union," Newark, O., 1878, - I
"116th Regiment," by Gen. Wilder, I
"Peabody Education Fund," I
" Treaties of the United States," - I
" Reconstruction," I
" Letters and Messages," R. B. Hayes, - I
" Life of R. B. Hayes," by Howels, - I
" Howard, I
" Connell, - I
"Savage's Genealogical," Dictionary, - 4
" The Hayes Family," by Rev. Charles W. Hayes, I
" Re-union Army of West Va. 1884," Pamphlet.
FROM THE HONORABLE SECRETARY OF WAR,
Official Records of " War of the Rebellion," Vol. XII, Part III.
From the Adjutant-General U. S. A.
Army Register 1885,
I Vol. From Companion Captain Robert S. Robertson, Fort Wayne, Ind.,
" Grant Memorial Addresses," - - Pamphlets. From Colonel A. A. Rand, Recorder, Mass.
"Register of Mass. Commandery."
From " The Louisville Companions."
"63d Birthday of Gen. U. S. Grant, Testimonial by Citizens of Louisville."
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XI. Companion Gen. J. H. Bates stated, that Brevet Brigadier-Gen. H. M. Cist had instructed him to inform the Commandery that he (Cist) had lost his badge and asked permission to duplicate it. Permission was granted to duplicate the badge in the usual way, through the Chancellor.
XII. Owing to the prolonged business meeting Companion Captain Owen Rice was unable to complete the reading of his very valuable and interesting paper, " A Field with the 11th Army Corps at Chancellorsville," much to the regret of all present. A vote of thanks was tendered Companion Rice for his carefully prepared and historical paper, and a copy ordered filed with the records of the Commandery.
XIII. After a delightful supper, extempore speeches, music and war songs, the Commandery adjoined.
MISCELLANEOUS
Until further notice the stated meetings will commence at 7:30 o'clock.
XIV. The Commandery is now in possession of a handsome library case, and desiring to at once form a library. Companions are solicited to send to the Recorder contributions of any books, relics, papers, maps and plans of bat- tles and campaigns of the late war, or relating to that period.
The Commandery of the State of Oregon will be organized in the City of Portland, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1885, at 2 P. M.
PAPERS TO BE READ.
XV. The Recorder takes pleasure in announcing that the following Companions have consented to read "papers " before the Commandery at stated meetings during the year 1885-1886 :
November, 1885. By special request Companion Major-Gen. J. D. Cox will read a paper entitled, "The Out-break of the War."
December, 1885.
January, 1886. Companion Capt. James R. Carnahan, Indianapolis. "Chattanooga and the Battles of Nov. 23 to 25, 1863."
March, 1886. Companion Capt. George A. Thayer. "Gettysburg, as we Men on the Right saw it."
April, 1886. Companion Capt. E. R. Monfort, Cincinnati. " The Battle of Mc Dowell, its Antecedents and Results."
June, 1886. Companion Captain Wm. Cassius Goodloe. "What did we Fight for."
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XVI. It is proposed, as soon as it can be done, to have an album of the pictures of the members of the Commandery. Companions are requested to send their photographs, cabinet size, with autograph, to the Recorder.
THE SONG BOOK OF THE COMMANDERY.
XVII. The Song Book of the Ohio Commandery is now completed and ready for sale and distribution. The book contains fifty-five songs of an ap- propriate character. Each song is arranged to music with piano accom- paniment. The book is bound in a rich shade of blue with gold edges and is embellished upon the cover with the ribbon and badge of the Order, embossed in gold and surrounded with the words, also in gold, " SONGS OF THE OHIO COMMANDERY, LOYAL LEGION." As the book is to be used at all meetings of the Commandery or Companions, every mem- ber is requested and urged to purchase a copy, or more if they wish, as soon as convenient. The price of the song book has been fixed at one dollar ($1.00). The book will be sent by mail, postage prepaid, on receipt of that amount by the Recorder.
Every Companion should provide himself with a Song Book at once.
XVIII. The success of the Ohio Commandery depends on its increase in membership, and upon the character and standing of its members.
There are undoubtedly many honorably discharged officers of the Army and Navy who have no knowledge of the Loyal Legion, and are ignorant of the noble objects of this patriotic and distinguished Order. It is probable that out of the thousands who took up arms in the defense of the Government against rebellion, there is not a man who does not prize above all things- next to life itself-his record as a soldier or sailor.
Nothing is dearer to a patriot's heart than the memories and associations of that war in which he took part to uphold the unity and indivisibility of the Republic. To hand down his record, as a defender of his country, to genera- tions to come who are yet to enjoy the blessings he fought for and made sac- rifices to obtain, should not only be the ambition of every soldier or sailor, but it is his duty.
Through the Order of the Loyal Legion the memories and associations of that war for the Union in which he took part can be preserved and enjoyed, and his record perpetuated and handed down to generations yet unborn.
It should be the duty of every Companion of the Ohio Commandery 10 lay these facts before the soldiers and sailors who are not yet members of the Order, and to induce them to make out and present application papers without delay.
The Ohio Commandery has had remarkable prosperity. Its membership is now over 300. But it is still an infant, and should continue to grow with
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health and success. If each member will undertake to induce ONE comrade or friend to join, the membership of the Commandery, with apparently no effort, can soon be increased to 600 or more.
It is hoped that Companions will use their best endeavors to add to the Commandery as many new members as possible, from among deserving officers, but remembering to be extremely careful in their selection and endorsement of those applying.
XIX. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Order can be obtained on application to the Recorder.
XX. All circulars should be considered confidential.
XXI. Rule 16 of the Rules and Regulations governing this Commandery is published for the guidance of Companions, and will be strictly enforced.
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RULE 16-Companions may invite any member of the Order temporarily in the city, to any meeting or entertainment of the Commandery, but no person, not a member of the Order, shall be present at any meeting, nor shall any non- members be present at any entertainment, except members of the press, and those whose services have been engaged. Upon such invitation being extended, the name of the invited guest, and of the member inviting, shall be furnished to the Recorder, who shall extend an official invitation, and record his action, and they shall be considered guests of the Commandery.
In accordance with the above, applications for the introduction of guests should be made to the Recorder, to whom is delegated authority to issue cards of invitation.
EXTRACTS FROM THE CONSTITUTION.
XXII. The following extracts from the Constitution are hereby published for the informa- tion of Companions and applicants.
The members or Companions of this Order shall be of three (3) classes.
First Class .- Ist. Commissioned officers and honorably discharged commissioned officers of the United States army, navy and marine corps. regular or volunteer, including officers of assimilated or corresponding rank by appointment of the secretary of war or navy, who were actually engaged in the suppression of the rebellion prior to the fifteenth day of April, 1865. whether so engaged as commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers or enlisted men. * *
2d. The eldest direct male lineal descendants, according to the rules of primogeniture, of de- ceased original Companions of the First Class, and of officers dying prior to the thirty-first day of December, 1885, who, at the time of death, possessed the qualifications for membership in the Order.
* but any original Companion having no direct lineal descendant may, by writing filed with the Re- corder of the Commandery in which he may be enrolled, or by his last will and testament, or in- strument in the nature thereof, nominate for life his successor, from among his male heirs, within the said limits in the collateral branches of his family.
* That any person eligible for membership by inheritance, or renunciation of another, may, by writ- ing filed with Recorder of the Commandery in which the membership may be enrolled, waive and renounce his right to such eligibility in favor of the next entitled person. *
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** That no right of inheritance shall be derived from any original Companion who has been expelled from the Order
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Second Class. - The eldest sons of living original Companions of the First Class who shall hav attained the age of twenty-one years and been duly elected as hereinafter provided. Upon th death of the Companion of the First Class through whom eligibility of membership is derived, : Companion of the Second Class shall become a Companion of the First Class * * *
Third Class .- Gentlemen in civil life who, during the rebellion, were specially distinguished for conspicuous and consistent loyalty to the National Government, and who were active and emi nent in maintaining the supremacy of the same, but the number of Companions of the Third Class shall not exceed the ratio of one to thirty-three of those of the First Class.
ARTICLE VI.
XXIII. SECTION I .- Every application for membership shall be made in writing, signed by the applicant, who shall be recommended in writing by three Companions of the First Class of the Commandery to which he shall apply, who shall vouch for the candidate's worthiness. The appli- cation shall be accompanied by the admission fee and dues for the current year. *
The admission fee and dues accompanying the application shall be re- funded in case of non-election.
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Every Companion of the Order present at a meeting, shall, unless excused by a vote of the Commandery, deposit one ballot for or against a candidate.
BY-LAWS.
ARTICLE 111.
Fines.
XXIV. SECTION I .- The fundamental principles of this Order being recognized as its only test of loyal citizenship, the discussion or introduction of secretarian or partisan topics, within the precincts of a Commandery, is prohibited, and this under a penalty of such fine, not exceeding fifty dollars, as may be imposed by order of Board of Officers.
FROM THE RULES OF THE COMMANDERY.
XXV. 7 .- The admission fee shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.
8 .- The annual dues of resident members shall be ten ($10 00) dollars, and of non-resident mem- bers five ($5.00) dollars, payable in advance on the first day of January in each year.
9 .- Resident members, elected after the stated meeting in March, shall be charged with dues for the current year at the rate of one ($1.00) dollar per month, for the remainder of the year, payable in advance.
IO-Non-resident members shall be charged with the full amount of the year in which elected
MONTHLY REPORT.
Charter Members (on the Roll). 29
GAIN-(Since date of organization, February, 1883).
By Election and Transfer up to June 3, 1885, inclusive 284
By Election, Oct. 7, 1885 .. 34
By Transfer, Oct. 7, 1885. I Total Enrolled. 34
Loss .- By transfer to other Commanderies, since Organization. 6
By Death, since Organization. 3 9
Total Active Membership 339
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First Class Members. 325 Second Class Members 7 Third Class Members. 7
Total Active Membership. 339
XXVI. The expenses of the Commandery can only be met by the prompt fulfilment of the obligations assumed by every Companion; and Companions are respectfully referred to Article XIX of the Constitution, which relates to arrearages.
XXVII. The Chancellor of this Commandery is Captain C. A. G. Adae, to whom all applications should be made concerning Diplomas, Badge, Rib- bon, and Rosette. (The Rosettes are 50 cents each.) His address is 76 West Third Street, Cincinnati. Rosettes can also be obtained of the Recorder.
VIII. Companions changing address, residence, or place of business, are requested to notify the Recorder, and, so far as practicable, to transact all routine business with the Recorder's office by letter, addressed to P. O. Box 1156, Cincinnati.
XXIX. Companions are reminded that the Insignia must be worn at the meetings, and as prescribed in the Constitution, Article XXVII, Section I.
They are also requested to constantly wear the Rosette of the Order in the upper button-hole of the left lapel of the coat.
XXX. The wearing of the Insignia attached to any article of jewelry, or by those not entitled, is in direct violation of the Constitution of the Order, and Companions are reminded that it is their duty to aid in correcting any abuse of the Badge of Honor.
By order of
BREVET MAJ .- GEN. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES,
OFFICIAL :
U. S. Vols.,
A. H. MATTOX,
Commander.
First Lieutenant U. S. Vols.,
Recorder.
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military Order of the Lroyal Lregion of the United States.
HEADQUARTERS COMMANDERY OF THE STATE OF OHIO.
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CIRCULAR NO. 16. -
WHOLE NUMBER, 56. - CINCINNATI, Nov. 23, 1885. SERIES OF 1885.
A stated meeting of this Commandery will be held at the Burnet House, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1885, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The old Headquarters, THE BURNET HOUSE, having been handsomely re- modeled, rebuilt, and refurnished, the next monthly meeting, Dec. 2d, will be held there, in parlor No. 12. The meeting, on account of the pleasant asso- ciations which cluster around the "old room" and the "house," will have un- usual interest. In addition, the proprietors, Mr. T. W. Zimmerman "and Companion Major Geo. A. Vandegrift, extend a cordial invitation to all Companions to be present at the meeting, will open the house for inspection, and promise a warm welcome to the Ohio Commandery on its return to the "parental roof" and original headquarters.
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