Notes and queries historical, biographical, and genealogical, Vol. I, Part 29

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[ Col. Burd to William Atlee, Esq. ] TINIAN, 27th December, 1776.

DEAR SIR: I send you herewith the present state of my battalion, as I have related to General Mifflin. I mean that you should read my letter to the General, and then seal and deliver it. I have in formed the officers in the battalion that I shall attend at any time and place of ren- dezvous to supply any company or de- tachment, that intend to march, with money, and render every other acceptable service in my power. You will observe that I have resigned the command of the battalion, and the Major did say at Mid- dletown that he would also resign. How that may be, I cannot say ; but think it may be proper, for the present, to send any orders that may be neccessary to the Major.

I am, with much esteem, sir, Your obedient, humble servant, JAMES BURD.

Please to let Mr. Shippen peruse my letter to the General before you deliver it, and this to you, if you think proper. Ut supra. J. B.

WILLIAM ATLEE, EsQ.

[ Col. Burd to Gen. Mifflin. ]

TINIAN, 27th December, 1776.

SIR : I had the honour to be favored with your orders last night, dated 23rd current, previous to which I had resigned the command of the battalion. But this morning, by Captain Crouch, have for- warded your order to Major Cornelius

Cox, who at present commands the bat- talion, Lieutenant Colonel Murray being taken prisoner at Fort Washington. I think it my auty to give you my reason for resignation, and the more especially at this time of publick danger.

If I had an opportunity of a personal conference, I think I would have con vinced you that I had not only a reason for this step, but a necessity for so doing. I would inform you that the battalion is very long, between forty and fifty miles in length, and broad withal; that it requires time to communicate any orders, and inconvenient to get the whole bat- talion together, especially at this season of the year. However, in consequence of the orders you refer to, I gave out or- ders for the whole battalion to meet in three districts, on Monday, the 9th in- stant, the middle of which I attended inyself; and further, directions for all the officers of the battalion to meet me at Garber's Mill, on Tuesday, the 10th in. stant, to make report of their proceedings.

Accordingly, on Tuesday, they all did meet me, and the report was that few volunteers were to be found ; upon which I gave orders in writing, and sent them to every company in the battalion, that the whole battalion should rendezvous at Middletown, on Monday. the 16th current, in order to march by divisions to join General Washington ; and those that werc not provided with arms, &c., I promised to have them provided at Phil- adelphia ; that money nor nothing should be wanting.

I attended ready to march with the battalion, from Monday, the 16th, to Sun- day night, the 22nd instant, and not one man turned out but eighteen, seven of whom were officers, myself ineluded, except a small company of volunteers, commanded by Captain Elder, of thirty- three, officers included, whom I marehed off. I put it to the vote of the eighteen, if I should not.march with them : it was carried against me-I should not.

On Saturday morning I was on my journey to go to Lancaster to see you. The officers advised I should not pro- ceed, but remain to endeavour to get the battalion to march ; this they thought more advisable for the good of the ser- vice.

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Lest I should stand in the way, I thought proper to resign, offering at the same time my personal attendance, and to render any service acceptable upon notice being given me of such being wanting. You will no doubt expect I should give some reasons for such conduct in the battalion at this time. I cannot suggest any, unless the following may be the reasons-that three companies have already marched to camp, one of wnich, viz : Captain James Murray's still re- mains there ; that Captain Smith has taken two companies from the battalion, and Captain John Murray one, which renders the battallion so weak that they have not more, or very few men more, left than are sufficient to attend their cattle, &c. It is not dne to any prejudice against myself. I have commanded the battalion ever since onr troubles began, with pleasure to myself and to the bat- talion seemingly for anything I know to the contrary. and have been able to com ply with all orders heretofore given me, which was not the case in the last instance to which your order alludes. And from what I have already said, I make no doubt I will stand unimpeached in your judg . ment, and of all those of my superior officers ; judging I have done everything in my power.

Atter making an apology for troubling you with this long scrawl, I beg leave to subscribe myself, sir, your most obedient, humbly servant, JAMES BURD. The Honourable Brigadier-General Thomas Mifflin, Esq.

TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS

In Old Paxtang Church Graveyard.

[The inscriptions on the tombstones in the burial ground of old Paxtang Pres- byterian Meeting Honse have been care- fully transcribed and revised. Since these havelbeen copied a number of the inscrip. tions have already become illegible. By preserving this record, which we made at the time for our own personal reference, the descendants of those buried within the shadow of that venerable structure, especially those

in the far away places of our Union may find the beginnings of their Family History. It is of great value-but much of that depends upon those who can ap- preciate such labor. The tombstone in- scriptions of Christ Church graveyard, Philadelphia, published in book form teu years ago at the price of five dollars per copy, cannot be purchased now for twice that sum; and yet the records which we propose giving in Notes and Queries arc just s extensive and just as valuable. In due time we hope to go over the Hanover Church burial records and give them to our readers. The Derry Church inscriptions were eagerly sought for, and frequent inquiries have since been made for them. Many of our read- ers are preserving these Notes and Queries in scrap books, and that is the part of wisdom, for it is surprising how frequently these Notes, sometimes apparently trivial, are referred to. ]

In memory of MARGARET A- LEXANDER and her two babes. She was the regretted con sort of Andrew Alexander. She died August 22nd 1790 aged 33 years. Sacred to the memory of JACOB AWL Who departed this life Sept. 26th, 1793, Aged 66 years, 1 month and 20 days. This stone is placed over his remains by his relict and children as a, testimony of their Regard for his inany virtues. Is he perhaps your Guardian angel still, O, widow. children, live as would obey his will, So shall you join him on that happy shore, Where grief or death will visit you no more.

Sacred to the memory of JOHN ALLISON, who departed this life March 17th, 1816, Aged 46 years.

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ELIZA BARNETT, Departed this life Sept. 7, 1862, Aged 66 years, 10 months and 28 days.

In memory WILLIAM BROWN, Esq'r., Who Depar- ted this Life Oct'r, 10th, 1787, aged 60 years.

In Memory of THOMAS BROWN, Who died Feb. 17, 1851, In the 79th year of his Age.

In Memory of MATILDA BROWN, Who died Sept. 10, 1821 In the 53rd year of her age.

HARRIET B. widow of Joseph BURD Born May 22, 1791 Died October 9, 1860.

In memory of CAPT. JOHN BRISBAN a Soldier of the Revolution who departed this life March 13, 1822 aged 91 years.

In memory of MARGARET Consort of Thomas Brown who died Feb. 14, 1854 In the 77th year of her age.

In memory of WILLIAM Son of Thomas and Margaret BROWN who died July the 4th 1822 aged 21 years and 10 months, Also SAMUEL BROWN who died April the 29th 1835 aged 27 years also MARGARET and THOMAS BROWN who died in their intancy.

In memory of MARGARET wife of JAMES BIGGER born July 13, 1806 died Oct. 29, 1878 Aged 72 years, 3 months and 16 days. Safe in the arms of Jesus Safe in his gentle breast, There by his love o'ershaded Sweetly my soul shall rest.

In Memory of JAMES BIGGER Died Jan 4, 1850 Aged 43 years 9 months & 18 Days Yes thou art gone, thy loss we mourn, And long affiiction's tear must flow Around thy silent sacred urn 'Tis all fond memory can bestow. Also Two infant children of James & Margaret Bigger.

In Memory of ANN ISABELLA Daughter of James & Margaret BIGGER, Died May 9, 1846 Aged 3 Years 9 Mos & 7 Days

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MARY E Daughter of Wm. J & Julia A BIGGER, Died Sept 16, 1854 Aged 5 months & 11 days

In Memory of SARAH BIGGER Wife of John Bigger who departed this life July the 9th A D 1842 In the 32nd year of her age Also three of their children.

In Memory of JAMES COWDEN, ESQ., wbo departed this life October 10th, 1810, in the 74 year of his age.

In Memory of MARY wife of James Cowden, Sr., who departed this life Oct. 14, 1848, in the 91st year of her age.

MARGARET COWDEN departed this life Aug't 19th, A. D. 1818, aged 36 years. Also MARGARET, the daughter of Matthew B. & Mary Cowden July 7th, A. D. 1822 aged 3 years.

MARY W. wife of Matthew B. COWDEN, departed this life May 16, 1844 Aged 56 years.

MATTHEW B. COWDEN Departed this life Jan. 15, 1862, Aged 75 years 6 months and 21 days.

Here Lies the body of SARAH CAVET, who died in the 22d Year of her Age upon the 15th day of June, 1770.

In memory of SUSANNA COLLIER who departed this Life the 9th Sept. 1781 A ged 74 years.

In memory of JAMES COLLIER who departed this Life the 31st of March 1788 Aged 85 years

RACHEL BAILEY CROUCH Born April 16, 1782, Died March 2, 1857, wife of the Hon. Edward Crouch, Dec'd.

MARGARET CROUCH departed this life Feb'ry 2d A D 1826 aged 71 years

In memory of JAMES CROUCH. who departed this lite May 24th 1794 aged 66 years.

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In memory of HANNAH CROUCH wife of James Crouch who departed this life May 24th 1787 aged 60 years

In memory of MARGARET CROUCH wife of Edward Crouch who departed this life February 7th 1797 aged 22 years

Sacred In memory of EDWARD CROUCH who departed this life on the 2d day of January 1827 in the 63d year of his age. "Bless'd thought, not lost but gone be- fore."

JAMES COCHRAN died July 16 1822 Aged about 80 years

MARY COCHRAN August 6 1803 Aged about 58 years.

JOIIN COCHRAN Died November 16 1845 Aged about 72 years.

In memory of HANNAH wife of JOHN COCHRAN Died May 31. 1850 in the 72d year of her age

In memory of DAVID CALHOUN born December 1 1741 died April 1770.

NOTES AND QUERIES Relating to the History of Dauphin County

LII.

AUGUSTUS BURNETT. - It is perfectly proper that Votes and Queries should make mention of the death of one of the con- tributors thereof in the person of the late Mr. Burnett, who deceased on the 17th of December at the age of sixty-two years. Many of its most interesting reminiscen - ces relating to Harrisburg, the habits and customs of its inhabitants half a century ago, were prepared by him. He made full notes of all information given him by our oldest citizens, and some of these are preserved in a num- ber of valuable scrap books which he annotated for the editor of N & Q. Over the signature of "B, " and "A. B.' he endeavored to be as accurate as pos- sible in every detail of matters and things in the long ago, and to him are we in- debted for many facts that perchance would have been lost to the general reader. We speak only in this connection of his services as a faithful chronicler, for such he surely was. He preserved scraps of passing events few would have dreamed of doing ; and yet that was not all ; for his knowledge of local affairs permitted him to make free notitia, and these were thus made the more valuable. Of hislife as a citizen and a Christian, others may speak; we desire to pay our humble tribute to the memory of a man who lived to do good for the present age and for posterity. His quiet work was in keeping with his modesty, amiability and upright character-and the deeds which he accomplished while passing so unobtrusively through life, will live after him. W. H. E.

SHAEFFER. - Christian Shaeffer, of Susquehanna township, Dauphin county, died prior to 1821, leaving a wife Polly, and children :

i. John. it William. iii. Samuel. iv. Jacob.

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v. Peter. vi. Daniel. vii. Elizabeth. viii. Susanna.

rx. Catharine.

William Shaeffer, son of Christian Shaefter above named, died in May, 1831, leaving a wife Margaret, and children:

i. Nelly.

ii. Elizabeth. iii. Barbara. io. Samuel. D. Jacob. vi. John. vii. Susanna. viii. Peggy. i.v. Daniel. x' Peter.

ixi. Mary. xii. Lydia. What is known concerning this fam- .y ? E.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES.

DANIEL HOUSER.

Was the son of Martin Houser and Anna Mosser, born about 1775 in Pax- tang. His father was an early settler, and was in active service during the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars, as wagon master. The son was brought np a farmer, but located at Har- risburg prior to the war of 1812-14, as a blacksmith. He was a member of the borough council, and was county com- missioner from 1830 to 1832. Hc died at Harrisburg. April 19. 1848. His chil- dren were, John, Daniel and Catharine m. Samuel Pool, Jr., and all lett issue.

ROBERT HAYS

The son of Patrick and Jean Hays was born in 1732 in Derry township; Lancas- ter, now Dauphin, co., Pa. He served as a ranger on the frontiers during the Indian war of 1755-64, and at the outset of the war for Independence assisted in organizing the associated battalion for the township, of which he was an officer, and was at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He died on the 6th of Jnne, 1809, and is bnried in Derry church graveyard. Capt. Hays married in 1762 Margaret Wray, of Derry, and their chil . dren were Margaret, John, Patrick, Rob- ert, William, Samueland Joseplı.

DAVID HUMMEL.

Was born at Hummelstown on the 8th of September, 1784. He learned the trade of a sadler, and afterwards estab- lished himself in business in Harrisburg. He was quite prominent in public affairs, and served as treasurer of the County of Danphin from 1821 to 1824. and county commissioner from 1839 to 1841. He died at Harrisburg, Jnne 3d, 1860. Mr. Hummel matried, Oct. 13, 1807. Susan Kunkel, dau. of Christian Kunkel, of Harrisburg. Their children were Catha- rine m. P. W. Seibert, David m. Sarah Bombaugh, Christian, d. s. p., Mary m. Alex .nder W. Watson, Elizabeth m. Wm. R. Gorgas, . usannah, d. s. p., George, Allbert, Susan m. James L. Reily, Annie m. Dr. Eli H. Coover, and Emma.

JOSEPH KELSO.

The Kelso family were early settlers on the Susquehanna. Of the third genera- tion was Joseph Kelso. He was the son of William Kelso, and was born in 1773 in Paxtang. He studied medicine with the elder Dr. Simonton, and graduated from the Medical Department of the Chi- versity of Pennsylvania. He commenced the practice of his profession at Harris- bnrg, and was highly esteemed. He dicd there on the 10th of August, 1817, and was buried in Paxtang church grave- yard. His wife Elizabeth died on the 8th of April, 1818, at Harrisburg. The rep resentatives of the family reside in the city of Eric.

ROBERT MCCLURE.

Was a native of Paxtang, born on the 18th of December, 1761. He received a good English education, an I was brought up as a farmer. Although young in years when the Revolution came, he was in ac- tive service at Brandywine, Germantown and Monmonth. He was a prominent member of old Paxtang church and a ruling elder thereof. He died on the 21st of Jnly, 1837, aged 76 years. His wite Priscilla, died on the 29th of September, 1845, aged 78 years, and with her hus- band are buried in the church yard of old Paxtang. They were the parents of William and Robert MeCInre, prominent men of the connty fifty years ago.

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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS

In Old Paxtang Church Graveyard.

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DINAH Died April 1, 1878 In the 90th year of her age "Well done good and faith- tul servant"

In Memory HENRY B. DORRANCE M D who departed this life Oct 1st 1828

MARY DICKEY Departed this Life April the 6th 1764

In memory of ROBERT DUNCAN who departed this life Feb'y ye 26th 1766 Aged 32 years

In Memory of JOHN DUNCAN SEN R who departed this life June the 30 1788 Aged 81 years.

In Memory of ANN DUNCAN who departed this life April the 11th 1792 Aged 82 years

ROBERT RITCHEY Departed this life in March 1780 Aged 8 months

Ín Memory of JOHN DUNCAN JUNIOR who departed this life Aug't the 24th 1773 Aged 17 years

MARY ADA Daughter of Joshua & Nancy ELDER Died April 7. 1858 Aged 10 months & 14 Days

In memory ot ELEANOR ELDER who died April 2nd 1837 in the 35th year of her age

In memory of MARY C. ELDER who departed this life February 26, 1844 in the 27th year of her age

JAMES G. ESPY died September 22 1852 aged 3 years & 10 Days

WILLIAM ESPY Died Sept. 10. 1852 aged 7 years 5 mo & 21 d.

To the memory of SAMUEL MCKEEHAN son of Josiah and Mary Espy Born April 14. 1847 Diod Dec. 19. 1849

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Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM ESPY who was born June 2, 1776 and died July 28. 1850 aged 74 years, 1 month & 26 days.

Sacred To the memory of SUSANNA, wife of Wm. ESPY, who was born June 18, 1782, Died July 10, 1854, aged 72 years & 22 days.

ELIZABETH G. ELDER, Second wife of Robert R. Elder Born March 17, 1806, Died Feb. 16, 1862.

In Memory of ROBERT R ELDER, Died April 5th, 1858, Aged 60 years.

In Memory of SARAH ELDER, who died November 25th, 1836, In the 40th year of her Age.

ROBERT ELDER son of Robert R. & Sarah Elder Born May 2, 1830, Died March 8, 1861.

In Memory of ROBERT ELDER, Who diea Oct. 19, 1827, Aged 36 years.

Also his wife ELIZABETH, Daughter of Samuel & Elizabeth Sherer Died Feb. 26, 1860 Aged 65 years. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.' Heb. 4:9.

In memory of ANN S. ELDER Died Jan, 7, 1878 In the 81st year of her age.

In memory of ROBERT T. ELDER Born September 1st 1800 Died August 13th 1854.

In memory of DAVID ELDER who died May 221 1809 aged 40 years.

In memory of JANE his wife who died January 13th 1842 In the 70th year of her age. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1st Thess. 41h-c:16v.

MARGARET ELDER Died Sept. 14, 1851 in 80th year of her age Ia peace may our Mother rest.

Sacred to the Memory of SAMUEL ELDER who departed this life Sept. 26th, 1815 in the 44th year of his age.

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Also his son JOSIAH ELDER who departed this life Oct 30th 1844 in the 42nd year of his age "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.'

This stone designates the Grave of ROBERT ELDER who died Sept. 29th 1818 in his 77th year During an active and well spent life he sustained the character of an Honest Man

In memory of MARY J. ELDER Late corsort of Robert Elder Born October 19th 1750 Died August 18th 1813

The Body of JOSHUA ELDER son of Robert Elder of Indiana Lies under this slab Hle died Nov. 11th 1825 aged 28. The equanimity of his mind the sincerity of his heart, and the correctnesss of his conduct gained for him much respect and general esteem. The Body of the late JOSHUA ELDER ESQ lies interred under this slab He departed this life December 5th 1820 Aged 76. In the course of a long and useful Life he fill'd many important public Stations, the duties of which he Discharged with uprightness and fidelity

And His private conduct was marked by a Temperance and Regularity only equalled by his inflexible Integrity. Also The Body of his first wife MARY who departed this life November 21st 1782 Aged 29 years. Also The Body of his second wife SARAH who departed this life December 6th 1807 aged 45 years

The Body of the late REV'D JOHN ELDER lies interred under this slab he departed this life July 17th 1792 Aged 86. Sixty years he filled the saered Character of a Minister of the Gospel fifty six of which he Officiated in Paxton The practice of piety seconded the pre- eepts Which he taught and a most exemplary life was the best comment on the Christian Religion. The Remains of his Daughter GRIZZEL who died 18th Sept 1769 Aged 20 years rest with him in the same Grave. Also The Body of his first wife MARY who departed this life June 12th 1749 Aged 33 years, Also The Body of his second wife MARY who departed this life October 3d 1786 Aged 54 years.

VOL 1.

No. 4.

NOTES AND QUERIES CHIEFLY RELATING

TO THE

HISTORY OF DAUPHIN COUNTY,

EDITED BY

WILLIAM H. EGLE, M. D., M. A.

NOTES AND QUERIES CHIEFLY RELATING TO THE

HISTORY OF DAUPHIN COUNTY.

VOL. I. 1885.

NOTES AND QUERIES

lating hto sH te tory of Dauphin County.

LIII.

FREE MASONS IN 1796 .- From the Oracle of Dauphin of June 27, 1796, we glean the following: "On Friday last [June 24] being the anniversary of St. John, the same was celebrated in this town with much hilarity by the Lodge No. 21 of this place, and No 59 of Car- lisle, of free and accepted masons. About 2 o'clock they proceeded to the house of worship, where a well adapted discourse was pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Snow- den from Hebrews xiii, i LET BROTH- ERLY love continue." After which they returned to the Dauphin Hotel, where they partook of an elegant dinner pre- pared for the occasion. We hear Mr. Snowden has been solicited by the gen- tlemen composing the above Lodges to grant them a copy of his discourse deliv- ered before them on Friday last, in order for publication."

[Continued from LII, Vol. I, No. 3.] ELIZA RUTHERFORD Daughter of John & Mary J. ELDER Born February 5, 1874 Went home to Heaven September 30, 1874

JOSHUA ELDER Born .January 13, 1802 Died August 25, 1883.

No. 4.

JOHN PARKE son of John & Mary J ELDER Born Jan 1, 1872 Went home to heaven July 22, 1872

In Memory of JOSIAH ESPY JUN who died April 13th 1811 aged 31 years

In Memory of JOSIAH ESPY who died July 26th 1813 Aged 71 years Also his wife ANN who died May 31st 1842 in the 92nd year of her age

In memory of DOCTOR JOHN E. ESPY who died April 26th 1821 Aged 50 years

In memory of DAVID ESPY who died April 21st 1840 Aged 48 years.

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DAUPHIN COUNTY IN THE REBEL- LION.

History of the 36th Reg. Pa. Vol. Militia.

[The following sketch of this regiment. was prepared for our use fifteen years ago. by an officer therof. It is a part of the history of the War for the Union and we give it at this time, as it will no doubt interest many of our readers. ]

The 36th Regiment Penna. Vol. Mili- tia, although not entirely composed of residents of Dauphin county, has been considered and characterized as a Dau- phin County Regiment, from the fact that its chief Field and Staff officers, together with three companies and individual members of some of the other companies were citizens of the county, and as such enrolled themselves.

The organization of the regiment was completed and the men fully armed and equipped early on the 4th day of July, A. D. 1863. Companies C, E and G, to- gether with the Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Quartermaster, Asst. Surgeons, Chaplain and Hospital Steward hailed from Dauphin county. Companies A and H were from Mifflin county; B and I from Perry county ; F and K from North- umberland county and D from Juniata county.

The following constituted the Field and Staff roster of the regiment, viz:

Colonel-H. C. Alleman, Lawyer, Har- risburg, Dauphin county, Pa.

Lt. Colonel-Ralph L. Maclay, Law- yer, Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa.

Major-H. Clay Harper, Coal Mre- chant, Shamokin, Northumberland coun- ty, Pa.

Adjutant-Thomas M. Utley, Lawyer Lewistown, Miffiin county, Pa.

Quartermaster - Clement B. Care, School Teacher, Lower Paxtang, Dauphin county, Pa.

Surgeon-George A. Bower, Physi- cian, Northumberland county, Pa.

Asst. Surgeon-P. J. Roebuck, Physi- cian, of Derry, Dauphin county, Pa.

Chaplain - Rev. James Robertson, Baptist Minister, Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa.

Hospital) Steward-S. H. Alleman, Law Student, Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pa.

Sergt. Major-Thomas H. Milligan,

College Student, Newport, Perry county, Pa.

The regiment left for Gettysburg imme- diately after its organization, and suc- ceeded in capturing a large number of stragglers and prisoners from Lee's re- treating army.

Col. H. C. Alleman was appointed by the Commander of the Department of the Susquehanna Military Governor of Get- tysburg and the battle ground district. He detailed S. H. Alleman, the Hospital Steward of the regiment, his Assistant Adjutant General at Head Quarters; Lt. Col. R. L. Maclay, of the regiment, Pro- vost Marshal; Capt. H. A. Eisenbise, of the regiment, Captain of the provost guard; Captains Smith, Blood and Ran- kin, U. S. A., Dept. Quartermasters; Lt. Morris Shaff, U. S. A. Ordnance Officer, and Capts. Musser and Wiltbank, U. S. V., Dept. Commissaries.

Col. Alleman by his judicious manage- ment, promptness and firmness saved the Government an immense amount of val- uable property, secured a large number of prisoners, and prevented a threatened pestilence. His actions were approved and his services kindly recognized by the Secretary of War, generously endorsed by Adjutant General L. Thomas, of the U. S. A, and warmly congratulated by the Major General commanding the De- partment. The appreciation and grati- tude of the citizens of Gettysburg was fully manifested in the following address, which was presented to him by a com- mittec of its leading citizens on the morn- ing of his departure for Harrisburg:

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Notes and queries historical, biographical, and genealogical, Vol. I, Part 29

Author: Publication date: 1884 Publisher: s.n. Number of Pages: 618

Author:
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: s.n.
Number of Pages: 618