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AHLCREN Post 2 
 
 . Reunion. 
 
 Sept. 17-24, 1892 
 
 ENGRAVED AND PRINTED BY 
 
 JOHN A. LOWELL 4. CO., BOSTON. 
 
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 WITH HISTORY AND PORTRAITS 
 OF . . 
 
 ADMIRAL JOHN A. DAHLGREN, 
 
 COL. ULRIC DAHLGREN, 
 
 Commander, Chaplain, Past Commanders, 
 Comrades, Ladies' Relief Corps, 
 Sons of Veterans and Associate Members of 
 
 DAHLGREX POST, 
 Uq. 2, G. A. R. 
 
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 IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO 
 MEMBERS AND KRIENDS 
 . . OF . . 
 
 DaljlgiiBn po^fc, I\lo. 2, Dept. of ({■ A. 1 
 
 COMPILED BY ITS COMMITTEE: 
 
 ROBERT B. HENDERSON, , CHARLES J. McCULLOCH, 
 
 ROBERT B. LINCOLN, CHARLES S CLERKE, 
 
 M. H. H BAILEY, FRED. C. FLOYD, 
 
 yViVI. S. BROWN, WM. E. MANSFIELD. 
 
INTRODUCTION. 
 
 "^^^^ AHLGREX POST. No. 2, although not of a very great age, has a history 
 marked by many important events. Tlie prime movers in its organization 
 were hve comrades of N. B. Shurtleff. Jr. Post, No. 125, who were selected 
 as a committee from that Post when its charter was surrendered in January 
 1880, to perfect the organization of a new Jr*ost. 
 
 ORGANIZATION, 
 
 The committee of hve comrades immediately proceeded with the duties intrusted 
 to them, and although receiving but little encouragement in their undertaking, they were 
 hnall}- granted permission to organize a Post in South Boston, to be known as Post 
 No. 2. G. A. R. and on P^'ebruary 26th, 1880, about fifty veterans who had served in the 
 armv and navy, many of them having previously been members of Posts 125 and 32. 
 and a few who had never affiliated with any Post, assembled in ^vlattapan Hall, 
 and were mustered into the G. A. R. by the late Alfred C. ^lunroe, Chief Mustering 
 Officer, assisted by James F. Meech, Asst. Adj. Gen. and George \V. Creasey, Inspector 
 
 CHARTER MEMBERS. 
 
 William S. Brcwx, 
 
 J. PaYSON rlRADLEY, 
 
 Horace S. Everett, 
 Frank E. Park. 
 Charles H. Xichols, 
 William W. Doherty, 
 Francis J. Baxter, 
 Milton G. Wood, 
 Charles H. Ross, 
 Edward J. Perry, 
 Daniel J. Sullivan, 
 Benjamin V. Donnell, 
 Joseph R. Draper, 
 Charles Merritt, 
 
 Charles T. Gallacher 
 Robert F. Gerai l.' 
 Lorenzo L. Allkn. 
 James H, Wade, 
 George A. Thayer, 
 William Park, 
 Benjamin A. Ham, 
 Charles L. Storrs, 
 Louis Girardin, 
 Benjamin H. Weatherbee, 
 Edward B. Blasland, 
 Horace B. Rich, 
 Arthur H. Wilson 
 R. R. Merideth, 
 
 Charles E. Jackson. 
 
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 NUMBER AND NAME. 
 
 Post No. 2 was very fortunate in having that number assigned them. The 
 original Post 2 was located in Nantucket, and was the second Post to obtain 
 a charter in this Department. Meeting with miny reverses, it in a short time sur- 
 rendered its charter, and for about fifteen years there was no Post 2, the Department 
 never having been prevailed upon to allow any new Post to assume it, until the claims of 
 South Boston applicants were so forcibly presented. Although the number was all 
 that could be desired, the name of the original Post 2 (Union) did not prove satisfac- 
 tory to the commtttee, and the selection was left to the judgment of the Post when it 
 should be organized. Many names were presented by a select committee, which were 
 discussed and discarded, when the name of Dahlgren was finally adopted. The 
 selection proved a good one, for it represented both branches of the service — the 
 Army and Navy. 
 
 Admiral Dahlgren was a gallant and distinguished naval officer, and the inventor 
 of the celebrated shell-gun that bore his name. Col. Dahlgren, was one of the 
 admiral's brave sons, who was ambuscaded, and lost his life while on a cavalry raid 
 before Richmond, Virginia. 
 
ADMIRAL DAHLGREN 
 
 DMIRAL JOHN A. DAHLGREN, U. S. Navy, was born in the City ot Phila= 
 delphia, November 13th. 1809. His ancestors came from Sweden. 
 
 The founder of the famiU' was named Borje Ericsson, and was born in 
 1593, at a place called Dahlen. In the year 161 5, he assumed by royal license 
 the name of Dahlgren. It seems somewhat strange that two persons whose names are 
 so identified with the construction of the first ironclad of our navy and her armament 
 should have borne the same ancestral name. Ericsson, and originated from the same 
 country. 
 
 The ancestors of Admiral Dahlgren were scientific people, his grandfather being 
 a noted chemist and physician, serving in both the Army and Navy of Sweden, and 
 also the author of various works on chemistry. The father of Admiral Dahlgren was 
 born in Sweden, in 1784. He was a man of herculean strength, being six feet, four 
 and one-half inches in height, and of majestic proportions. He was discovered in the 
 attempt to disseminate republican principles, obliged to fiee from Sweden, and his 
 property was confiscated to the Crown. He embarked for New York, where he landed 
 December 4th. 1S06. He selected the City of Philadelphia as his future home, en- 
 gaged in business there, and held the position of Swedish Consul up to the time of his 
 death in 1824. He was noted for his honor and strict integrity, and imparted to his son 
 John the sentiment of loyalty to every trust. His mother was the daughter of a revolu- 
 tionary soldier, James Rowan, who served as Commissary in Gen. Lacey's Pennsyl- 
 vania Brigade. 
 
 Young Dahlgren was endowed by his ancestors on both sides with those traits of 
 integrity, patriotism, and scientific investigation which were to be so valuable to him 
 in the service of his countn,- in after years. From his mother he inherited his inven- 
 r tive faculty and special talent for designing. At the death of his father, while John 
 was but fourteen years of age, it became necessary that he should decide on what 
 should be his life work. He had frequently visited the old Navy Yard, and the sight 
 of the three-decker Pennslyvania, and the frigate Raritan filled his mind with dreams 
 of the sea, and a desire to become a midshipman in the navy of his country. His 
 first application, although endorsed by several influential persons, was refused by the 
 Secretary of the Navy. But on February ist, 1S26, he was appointed acting midship- 
 man for a tiial period of six months, and ordered to report for duty on board the U. S. 
 Frigate Maccdoui^m. 'I'his vessel had been one of the finest frigates in the British 
 Navy, and captured durincr the war of 1812 by the frigate United States, commanded 
 by Commodore Stephen Decatur, so that the first cruise which young Dahlgren made 
 
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 was in a vessel about which were associated all the traditions and glory of the Old 
 Navy and its grand commanders, a fitting school for so promising a pupil. 
 
 This first cruise was to Brazil, and on his return after a lapse of two years and 
 a half, he was ordered to the Ontario and made a cruise in the Mediterranean. 
 Under a captain who had commanded one of Commodore Perry's vessels at the battle 
 of Lake Erie, and a first lieutenant v/ho was a thorough sailor, he rapidly advanced in 
 his chosen profession. 
 
 After serving in the Ontario two years, he was transferred to the frigate Brandy- 
 7vine and returned home in the Co7isteUation in November, 1831. 
 
 In 1834, he was ordered to report for duty in connection with the Coast Survey, 
 which was then just commencing its important work. So proficient was Midshipman 
 Dahlgren in mathematics, and so accurate in his work, that the chief of the Depart- 
 ment selected him for the verification of his own calculations on the most important 
 matters. 
 
 In March, 1837, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. In 1843, he sailed 
 in the Cu7nbgrland for the Mediterranean as Flag Lieutenant. On this cruise he gave 
 his attention to the subject of ordnance, and his first attempt at invention was a Spring 
 Percussion Lock. 
 
 He returned to Boston in November, 1845, and was ordered to Washington in 
 January, 1847, for ordnance duty. His knowledge of mathematics, aided by his 
 inventive genius, and untiring perseverance, culminated some sixteen years later in 
 placing him at the head of the Ordnance Department of the navy. At this time the 
 j2-pflunder was the standard gun of the navy, and the percussion lock was just being 
 introduced. The ^un was so defective in its proportions as to be dangerous in action, 
 lacking accuracy, power and endurance. 
 
 He at once proceeded to draw plans for an ordnance shop, a proving ground for 
 testing guns and obtaining their ranges, and an experimental battery to assist in his 
 investigations and studies. These plans were approved by the Bureau, and in the 
 short period of seven months he hid made such an impression on the Bureau officers 
 by his efiiciency and ability, that they decided to place all the work under his direc- 
 tion. 
 
 In 1848, he made the first boat Jiowitzer, and from that date boats were provided 
 with armaments. While testing some guns at the Experimental Battery, in 1849, a 32- 
 poundcr burst, killing the gunner. This accident made a profound impression on 
 his mind as to the importance of having a gun of greater strength, and lead him to 
 investigate the whole subject of naval armament. 
 
 In 1850, he had prepared drawings of a g-inch shell gun 7nade entirely after his 
 oivn ideas. But it was not till 1855 that he saw his ideas carried out in the Merritnac. 
 
 He also commenced the construction of an ir-iuch shjll gun which ivis after- 
 wards to play so i??iportant a part in ?iaval action, during the war of the RebeU:on. And 
 in December, 18^4, the Navy Department contracted for 184 of these guns g, 10 and 
 ii-inch. 
 
 In 1855, he was promoted to the grade of Commander. For five years he had 
 been struggling against such opposition from naval officers that at times he almost 
 despaired. In order to test the efiiciency of Dahlgren's guns, the sloop of war Ply- 
 
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 mouth was fitted out with a complete battery, and Dahlgi-cn placed in command, sail 
 ing on June 14th, 1857- for the Azores and European ports. 
 
 The battery was thoroughly tested at sea, and excited great interest among naval 
 officers m Europe. The guns proving successful in every particular, the Ply77iout/i 
 returned home, and he again took charge of the Ordnance Department at the Navy 
 Yard. He again resumed his work of developing his gun, and prepared several works 
 on naval ordnance, which were accepted as authoriry and issued to the vessels of the 
 navy. He had already advocated the construction of ritied cannon, but the conserva- 
 tive policy of the Navy Department delayed the matter so that at the breaking out of 
 the rebellion in i85i, our navy was entirely unprovided with rifled guns. The first 
 battle which really tested his guns was the engagement between the Monitor and the 
 7^/(?rr/;;jtz<f in March, 1862, the former vessel having two of his ii-inchguns. Those 
 two guns drove the ]\Ierrimac back to her shelter from which she never again dared to 
 venture, saved the entire Union fleet from destruction, prevented the probable bom- 
 bardment of New York and other Northern cities, and other disasters whose magni- 
 tude can hardly be conceived, and which would have furnished the opportunity for 
 European recognition of the Southern Confederacy. The v/ar now being in full 
 progress the work in the Ordnance Department was pushed as rapidly as possible, 
 and some rifled cannons from his designs were ordered to be constructed. 
 
 In August, 1 86 1, he completed the first 80-pounder rifle and it was placed on 
 board a vessel attached to the Potomac flotilla. He also built a 50-pounder rifle which 
 was tested with a y^^-inch '"Blakeley" rifle, and a 12-pound " Sawyer.'" In accuracy 
 and range the Dahlgren gun proved superior to the others. He immediately prepared 
 the designs for a t 5-inch gun. and fifty of them were ordered to be cast for use on the 
 new monitors. Having designed all the guns from boat howitzers up to 20-inch bore, 
 and put the Ordnance Department at the Navy Yard in full operation, he was ordered 
 to the command of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. At this time the de- 
 pendence of the Navy was in its 9 and ii-inch Dahlgren guns, although 
 rifled guns were being asked for in larger numbers than could be supplied. But in 
 emergencies the Dahlgrens were fired with double the regular charge, and during the 
 entire war not one of them burst. After the severe test of four years of war, when 
 rifled guns had burst and killed numbers of men. the Dihlgren gun was relied on by 
 the whole navy and carried the flag of the Union through some of the hardest fought 
 battles that history records. 
 
 As an inventor and ordnance engineer the country had not his equal. As a patriot 
 and loyal oflicer true to his duty, his action in preserving the Washington Navy Yard 
 from capture by the rebels at the breaking out of the rebellion, and arming and fitting 
 out river steamers for defence of the city, were of vital importance at that period of 
 all critical periods. 
 
 The rebels had captured Norfolk Navy Yard with 300 Dahlgren guns, and had 
 they succeeded in taking Washington Navy Yard also, it would have been almost 
 impossible to have provided guns for our navy. 
 
 By his prompt and energetic action he was enabled to hold the place until the 
 arrival of the 71st New York volunteers. As he was not by rank entitled to com- 
 mand the yard, Congress passed a law enabling him to do so in recognition of his 
 
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 services. It was in July, 1863, that he was ordered to the command of the South 
 Atlantic Blockading Squadron, which position he held till the close of the war. He 
 led in the attack of the ironclads against Charleston, and his flag ship, the Harvest 
 Moon, was sunk by a torpedo in one of the engagements. 
 
 In reviewing the life of Admiral Dahlgren we can but admire the great traits of 
 his character, his perseverance when a boy of fifteen years to obtain an appointment 
 as midshipman ; then his devotion to his profession as a lieutenant in the Coast Sur- 
 vey ; taking up the subject of gunnery on his cruises at sea, and afterwards as the 
 inventor and constructor of cannon made in accordance with his own formulas, the 
 result of continued study and experiments ; then as the loyal officer in command of 
 an important station, after other officers had resigned and gone over to the enemy; 
 the trusted friend and adviser of the President (the lamented Lincoln); and finally as 
 the commander of the largest naval force of ironclads ever gathered in one fleet, 
 Inventor, Scholar, Author and Patriot, — his life offers a grand lesson for the young 
 men of to-day ! 
 
 The Dahlgren gun is his monument. The record of naval victories during the 
 war of the rebellion is the result of his patient toil, study and perseverance under, 
 at times, the most discouraging circumstances. 
 
 The name of Dihlgren will stand among the foremost so long as we have a ship 
 in our navies, or a vessel to fight our battles upon the Ocean. 
 
 Let his monument be built of Dahlgren guns. There can be nothing more 
 grind or appropriate than those that spoke in thunder tones to the Merrimac and 
 Alabama, or that proclaimed to the world at New Orleans, Mobile, and Charleston 
 that we are still a nation. 
 
The President, Abraham Lincoln's First Procla- 
 mation for Troops to Suppress Rebellion. 
 
 On the i2th day of April, 1861, at half-past four o'clock in the morning, in 
 Charleston harbor, the first gun was fired which announced to the world the practical 
 inauguration of the war, to decide the question of union or disunion. 
 
 On the 14th day of April, the Stars and Stripes were lowered from Fort Sumpter 
 after a brave defense, and the fort surrendered by its small but heroic garrison. 
 
 That event made it easy for the leaders of secession to convince not only them- 
 selves but thousands of their followers, of their military superiority to the cooler and 
 less impetuous North. 
 
 At this time, L. P. Walker, afterwards Rebel War Secretary, said : "No man can 
 foretell the events of the war inaugurated, but I will venture to predict that the flag 
 which now floats on the breeze will before the first of May, float over the dome of 
 the Capitol of Washington, and if they choose to try Southern chivalr}-, and test the 
 strength of Southern resources, will eventually float over Faiieuil Hall in Boston." 
 
 Two weeks later, a Richmond newspaper said: ''There never was half the 
 unanimitv among the people before, nor a tithe of the zeal upon any subject that is now 
 manifested to take Washington. From the mountain top and valleys to the shores of 
 the sea, there is one wild shout of fierce resolve to capture Washington City at all and 
 every hazard." 
 
 On the 15th day of April, The President issued the following proclamation, and 
 the quick response of the gallant youth from the farms and the shops of the North 
 not only saved the Capitol from its threatened desecration, but proved the falsity of 
 the arrogant claims of Southern superiority. 
 
 Whereas: — The laws of the United States have been ^or some time past, and now are opposed, 
 and the execution thereof obstructed, in the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida 
 Mississippi, L.ouisiana, and Texas, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary 
 course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the marshals by law: now, therefore, I, 
 Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, in virtue of the ))ower in me vested by the constitu- 
 tion and the laws, have thought fit to call forth, and hereby do call forth, the militia of the several 
 states of the Union, to the aggregate number of seventy-five thousand, in order to suppress said com- 
 binations, and to cause the laws to be duly executed. 
 
 The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the state authorities, through the 
 War Department. T appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the 
 honor, the integrity, and the existence of our National Union and the perpetuity of popular govern- 
 ment and to redress wrongs already long enough endured. I deem it proper to say that the first 
 service assigned to the forces hereby called forth, will probably be to repossess the forts, places, and 
 property which have been seized from the Union ; and in every event the utm )st care will be observed 
 consistentlv with the objects afore-aid, to' avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with 
 property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens of any part of the country; and I hereby command 
 the persons composing the combinations aforesaid, to disperse and retire peaceably to their res] eciive 
 abodes, within twentv days from this date. 
 
 Deeming that the present condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion, I do 
 hereby, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution, convene both houses of Congress. 
 The Senators and Representatives are, therefore, summoned to assanble at their respective chambers 
 at twelve o'clock, noon, on Thursday, the fourth day of July next, then and there to consider and 
 determine such measures as in their wisdom the i)ublic safety and interest may seem to demand. 
 
 In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the United States to be 
 affixed. 
 
 Done at the City of Washington, this fifteenth day of April, in the year (jf our Lord, one thousand 
 eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the independence of the United States the eighty-fifth. 
 
 WiiLi-VM H. Seward, By the President : 
 
 Secretary of State. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 
 
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 Gov. Andrew's Words of Commendation of the 
 Soldiers of Massachusetts. 
 
 On January 8th, 1864, following the year in which the Rebellion reached its high- 
 est point, and which witnessed the capture of Vicksburg, and the defeat of the mightiest 
 army of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, our heroic War Governor, John A. Andrew, 
 closed his inaugural address to the Legislature, in the following eloquent and touching 
 words : 
 
 " But the heart swells with unwonted emotion when we remember our sons and brothers, whose 
 constant valor has sustained on the field, during nearly three years of war, the cause of our country, of 
 civilization and liberty Our volunteers have represented Massachusetts during the year just ended, on 
 almost every field, and in every department of the army, where our flag has been unfurled — at 
 Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and Fort Wagner; at Chickamauga, Knoxville 
 and Chattanooga; under Hooker, Meade, Banks. Gilmore, Rosecrans, Burnside and Grant. In every 
 scene of danger and duty — along the Atlantic and the Gulf; on the Tennessee, the Cumberland, the 
 Mississippi, and the Rio Grande; under Dupont, Dahlgren, Foote, Farragut and Porter — the sons of 
 Massachusetts have borne their part, and paid the debt of patriotism and valor. Ubiquitous as the 
 stock they descended from, national in their opinions and universal in their sympathies, they have 
 fought shoulder to shoulder with men of all sections and of every extraction. On the ocean, on the 
 rivers, on the land, on the heights, wheie they thundered down from the clouds of Lookout Mountain 
 the defiance of the skies, they have graven with their swords a record imperishable. The muse herself 
 demands the lapse of silent years to soften, by the influences of time, her too keen and poignant 
 realization of the scenes of war — the pathos, the heroism, the fierce joy, the grief, of battle. But 
 during the ages to come, she will brood over their memory ; into the hearts of her consecrated priesis 
 will breathe the inspirations of lofty and undying beauty, sublimity and truth, in all the glowing forms 
 of speech, of literature and plastic art. By the homely traditions of the fireside ; by the headstones in 
 the churchyard, consecrated to those whose forms repose far off in rude graves by the Rappahannock, 
 or sleep beneath the sea, embalmed in the memories of succeeding generations of parents and children, 
 the heroic dead will live on in immortal youth. By their names, their character, their service, their 
 fate, their glory, they cannot fail. 
 
 ' I hey never fail who die 
 In a great cause ; the block may soak their gore, 
 Their heads may sodden in the sun, tlieir limbs 
 Be strung to city gates and castle walls ; 
 But still their spirit walks abroad. Though years 
 Hapse, and others share as dark a doom, 
 They but augment the deep and sweeping thoughts 
 Which overpower all others, and conduct 
 The world at last to freedom.'' 
 
 The Edict of Nantes, maintaining the religious liberty of the Huguenots, gave lustre to the fame 
 of Henry the Great, whose name will gild the pages of philosophic history after mankind may have 
 forgotten the martial prowess and the white pluuT^ of Navarre. The Great Proclamation of Liberty will 
 lift the ruler who uttered it, our nation, and our age, above all vulgar destiny. 
 
 The bell which rang out the Declaration of Independence, has found at last a voice articulate to 
 ' proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof.' It has been heard across 
 oceans, and has modified the sentiments of cabinets and kings. The people of the Old World have 
 heard it, and their hearts stopped to catch the last vespers of its echoes. The vvaiting continent has 
 heard it, and already foresees the fulfilled prophecy, when she will sit redeemed, regenerated, and 
 disinthralled by the irresistible genius of universal emancipation.* 
 
COL. ULRIC DAHLCREN. 
 
COL. ULRIC DAHLGREN. 
 
 A Biographical Sl<etch of his Life 
 
 LRIC DAHLGREN, 2nd Son of Rear Admiral and Mary Dahlgren, was both 
 in Pennsylvania, April 3rd, 1842. 
 
 When he was six years of age, the family removed to Washington, which 
 from that time became their residence, and the school for the formation and direction 
 of his short but glorious life. The intervals of study were spent with his father 
 at the Ordnance Department at the Navy Yard, where he saw material of war in every 
 variety, from its first inception to the finished cannon. He so improved such rare 
 opportunities that when afterwards launched upon the field of action, his judgment 
 and experience in artillery, were perceived and availed of by his superior officers. His 
 fondness for athletic exercises also found ample opportunity at the Navy Yard. 
 Under the tuition of the veteran sailors, specially selected for that station for their 
 experience, Ulric became an expert swimmer and boatman. 
 
 A striking characteristic of young Ulric was the intense earnestness with which 
 he pursued an object when once engaged in it, whether it was in his studies, his boyish 
 sports, or his steadfast adherence to a friend. In 1858, being now well grounded in 
 the classics and mathematics, and also a promising draughtsman, and further confine- 
 inent to scholastic pursuits being distasteful to him, he was eager to put in practice 
 results already acquired. Civil engineering and the law was selected as his vocation, 
 and the Northwest was chosen as his field of work. As a preparatory step, several 
 months were passed under practical instructions from his father, and reviewing 
 previous studies in field surveying. He also accepted an in\itaiion from his uncle to 
 visit the Southwest, which afforded excellent opportunity to the student in his voca- 
 tion. For more than a year, he lived and worked in the solitudes of the forest and 
 the plain. His horse and rifle were often his sole companions. As a boy he was a 
 lover of a horse, and that fond attachment remained to the last. And here he found 
 the school for the scout and the bivouac, that trained him for the service he was so 
 soon to be called on to render his country. 
 
 In i860, as the memorable presidential contest, which resulted in the election of 
 Abraham Lincoln was being so bitterly waged, and the air was filled with the fierce 
 threats of Rebellion, Ulric was recalled from the banks of the Mississippi to his home, 
 where he arrived in September. 
 
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 He then entered upon his contemplated study of the law with his Uncle, a 
 prominent lawyer of Philadelphia. To this new vocation Ulric applied himself with 
 his usual earnestness. The remainder of the year was given to the business of the 
 office, but at no time was his mind diverted from the great issues that threatened the 
 future of the nation. 
 
 In January. 1861. when five states had seceded and the last member in the cabinet 
 had resigned. Ulric quietly remarks. "I would like much to belong to a military com 
 pany." He still continued his studies, though anxiously concerned about the pending 
 troubles, the Rebellion ha\ing taken shape by the election of ^Ir. ]eft Davis as its 
 leader. 
 
 iMilitary and Xaval Officers, too, are resigning to follow their states. 
 
 About this time, referring to the state of affairs at Charleston, he writes, "The 
 American flag should never have been insulted: there was no necessity for it. 
 Andeison is a Southern man. yet he reniains true to his duty, both to God and Man."' 
 At this crisis, Mr. Lincoln succeeded to the Presidency of the Union. 
 
 Sumpter was attacked, and its little garrison compelled to surrender to the forces 
 of South Carolina. The President issued his proclamation for troops, to regain pos- 
 session of United States property, and the loyal States responded to the call. By 
 July I St. the city of Washington had become a vast camp, and the Xavy Yard too, 
 was alive with preparation, steamers arriving and departing freighted with troops and 
 stores. Ulric's intense desire to see the grand spectacle was gratified by his father's 
 permission to return home. 
 
 The eft'ect of such scenes upon the earnest nature of the lad may well be imagined. 
 During the days immediately following the first hostile meeting of the two armies at 
 IManassas, July 21st. resuhing so disastrously to the Union Army, requisitions were 
 being made on Capt. Dahlgren at the Xavy Yard for assistance in the defense of 
 \\'ashington. On the 24th, he sent to the lines three heavy cannons ('9-inch) with a 
 prime body of trained seamen, under Capt. Parker and other navy officers. Ulric 
 went with this detachment as aide to the Conunanding Officer, and thus began that 
 career in the service of his country, which for a short season only, was to be distin- 
 guished by the most unselfish devotion, by deeds of daring, by battle, by loss of limb 
 and lastly, loss of life. 
 
 The long period of inaction that followed, was used by Ulric in visiting the 
 dift'erent camps, watching the work of re-organizations and drills, making acquain- 
 tances among the officers of dift'erent regim.ents, and by that means obtaining permission 
 to visit the outposts and take part in the frequent skirmishes that occurred. 
 
 In the spring of 1862, when the new army of the Potomac was about to move to 
 deal what was hoped to be a crushing blow at rebellion, young Ulric repaired to 
 \\'ashington and took his place near his fatlier. to assist in the ordnance department 
 for which he was admirably qualified. 
 
 ^lay 28th. Stonewall Jackson having swept Banks" division across the river, and 
 moved against Harper"s Ferry, a telegram came to Capt. Dahlgren, " Can you send 
 any howitzers to Harper"s Ferrv?"" He replied : " Yes, and some heavy cannon." 
 Forth goes the order, and a battery of howitzers and some 9-inch guns manned by a 
 body of select seamen, and in charge of two very young men. Acting ^Master Daniels 
 
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 and Ulric Dahlgren. This naval battery did good service, and the 9-inch guns from 
 Maryland Heights compelled the enemy to retrace his steps towards Richmond. 
 
 On the 29th, Ulric was sent to Washington for ammunition, and found his father 
 in the office of the Secretary of War, where was also the President. Secretary 
 Stanton tendered him an appointment as additional Aide-de-Camp with the rank of 
 Captain, which was gratefully accepted. The next morning he was on his way back to 
 his command in the full uniform of his new position. He was now assigned to duty 
 on Gen. Siegel's staff, who taking command of the first corps, followed in pursuit the 
 retreating enemy to Winchester, where it rested. Meanwhile his aide, Ulric, rides 
 around the neighborhood, and explores every road and pass. Captain Ulric was 
 not merely a graceful rider, but had wonderful endurance as he proved on many 
 occasions. Capt. Ulric was thus fitting himself for service at hand. 
 
 During the movements of Gen. Pope's Army, in falling back from the Rapidan 
 and across the Rappahannock, Capt. Dahlgren's services were such that Gen. Siegel 
 wrote as follows: "Capt. Dahlgren's services generally, on the line of the Rappahan- 
 nock, where he was continuously engaged in meeting the enemy's batteries with our 
 own, to facilitate thereby the march of our troops and trains alongside of the river, 
 were most valuable." Also a few days later Gen, Siegel writes : " At the battles of Bull 
 Run and Groveton, on the 29th and 30th of August, he w^as almost without interrup- 
 tion, engaged in planting or relieving our batteries, under the most galling fire of the 
 enemy." This corps was now for a time retained in front of Washington, and the 
 young captain was continually with the scouting parties, scouring the country in every 
 direction. This duty awakened in him an adventurous spirit of enterprise, and pre- 
 pared him for more conspicuous deeds. 
 
 November 7th, Gen. Burnside took command of the Army, and decided to move 
 it on to Richmond by way of Fredericksburg. Capt, Dahlgren was notified by the Chief 
 of Staff that Gen. Siegel desired him to ascertain what force the rebels had in 
 Fredericksburg, and examine the condition of the railroad to Acquia Creek, and of the 
 bridges. The only available force of the General's body guard, amounting to sixty 
 men, was put under his orders. He was also authorized to take one hundred men 
 from the 6th Ohio Cavalry. With this force he marched all night, arriving at 
 Fredericksburg after daylight, forded the river above the town and charged through the 
 town against a much superior force of Rebel Cavalry, routing them after a desperate 
 hand-to-hand fight with sabres and the butts of carbines, capturing thirty-nine prisoners, 
 and re-crossing the river with loss of but four men. He had shown by his ride into 
 Fredericksburg his manner of executing an order, ascertain the rebel force in that 
 placed He was then but twenty years of age. 
 
 During the battle of Fredericksburg, which occurred a month later, Capt. Dahlgren 
 was temporarily placed on Gen. Burnside's staff, and at the close of the day's bloody 
 battle, having been in the saddle all day, he was selected for the hazardous work of 
 carrying important orders to Gen. Siegel twenty miles distant. He performed the 
 task and returned to Gen. Burnside the next morning, having been for twenty hours 
 in the saddle with little food and no rest. 
 
 Gen. Siegel having retired from his command, Capt. Ulric was assigned to the 
 staff of Gen. Hooker, who had assumed command of the Army of the Potomac, and 
 
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 reported for duty in March, 1863. During all the movements of this army prior to and 
 during the battle of Chancellorsville, he was actively employed, and always to be 
 found where most needed. 
 
 In June, when the rebel leaders had begun their movements, which a month later 
 was to be terminated by the battle of Gettysburg, Gen. Hooker orders Gen Pleasanton 
 to take all the available cavalry and attack the large force of rebel cavalry which was 
 covering the movement of Lee's Army. Capt. Ulric obtained permission to join in 
 this attack and was the bearer of instructions from Gen. Hooker to Gen. Pleasanton. 
 
 During the battle, which lasted fourteen hours, he charged with different regiments 
 several times, having his horse shot from under him twice. The result of the battle was 
 the driving the enemy back three miles to their strong infantry supports, \^'ithout 
 waiting for rest he rode nearly all the following night to carry the welcome tidings of 
 the battle to Gen. Hooker's headquarters. 
 
 Of him Gen. Hooker writes : " I cannot too highly commend the zeal, efficiency 
 and gallantry which have characterized the performance of his duties while a member 
 of my staff. 
 
 He is now on the staff of Gen. Meade. But instead of the ordinary routine of 
 staff-duty, he is allowed, with such detachments as he can procure from different com- 
 manding officers, to follow his own suggestions in observing the rear and flank 
 of the enemy, intercepting dispatches, cutting off trains and harassing their communi- 
 cations. The lengthened lines of the enemy give him abundant opportunities which 
 he improves. 
 
 At 2 o'clock in the morning of July 4th, he attacked the rebel cavalry in the 
 town of Greencastle on the line of retreat of Lee's Army, drove them from the town 
 after a severe fight, held possession of the town all day, completely severing the 
 enemy's communications. That night the enemy began his retreat. On July 5th, 
 Ulric with his small force attacked and destroyed 176 wagons, captured 200 prisoners, 
 300 horses and one piece of artillery. 
 
 On July 6th, he foinid Gen. Kilpatrick and placed himself under his command, 
 and was in the leading column that charged into Hagarstown, Md., against an over- 
 whelming column of rebel infantry, cavalry and artillery. Met with showers of bullets 
 from streets, alleys and houses, one of which shatters his foot, he turns with the rem- 
 nant of his party, and is borne by his good steed to friendly hands into which he falls 
 exhausted from his saddle, 
 
 July 9th, he is in Washington being borne by a few soldiers on a litter to his 
 father's house. Among the first to sit by his bedside is President Lincoln. The days 
 pass, and amputation of the foot is decided necessary and is performed His strong 
 constitution finally asserts itself and he is out of danger. He is now made a colonel, 
 and on his bed, almost recalled from the grave, he raises his true right hand in 
 pledge of renewed fealty to his country and her cause. "So help me God! Amen." 
 In November, his wound not yet healed, he visited his father who was then in com- 
 mand of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, remaining with him nearly three 
 months, actively sharing as a volunteer in the naval operations, both on board ship 
 and with the frequent details for shore duty. 
 
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 The project of an expedition to rescue the Union prisoners from the horrible 
 dungeons of Richmond, originated by Gen. Kilpatrick, reached him about this time. 
 His kindly nature had been for a long time agitated beyond bounds by the barbarities 
 inflicted upon them in the cells of Libby prison. The expedition, to consist of 4,000 
 cavalry, was decided upon and Colonel Ulric eagerly sought to join it. His services 
 were accepted by Gen. Kilpatrick and he was given command of an independent 
 column of 500 selected men. With this column he was to diverge from the route of 
 the main body, and after effecting certain purposes, rejoin it at or near Richmond, 
 all entering the city together. On the 28th of February the expedition started, Ulric 
 taking the advance with his column. The next afternoon he struck the Virginia 
 Central Rail Road, tearing up the tracks and cutting telegraph wires. Turning southerly, 
 crossed the South Anna River before dark. Tuesday, March ist, the column reached 
 the canal, and after cutting it followed it for some distance. An effort was made to 
 ford James River, but it was too deep, and his design to approach Richmond by the 
 southern bank failed. He then struck the plank road and advanced driving in the 
 rebel pickets until he was within eight miles of the city. Nothing was heard or seen 
 of the main body under Kilpatrick. It was evident that it had met with disaster. 
 
 It might have been possible at this time to retrace his steps with comparative 
 safety. But he felt bound in honor to ascertain the facts beyond possibility of doubt. 
 The order was given to move on directly upon Richmond. As he was assisted to mount 
 his horse, he remarked on the awkwardness of his crippled limb, "We are going on ; 
 and if we succeed, I'd gladly lose the other." Soon he reaches the rebel infantry in 
 the advanced works, and with only a small force of troopers, far away from all succor, 
 hardly more than a gunshot from the stronghold of rebeldom, he charges among the 
 foremost, scattering them and driving them into their works. 
 
 Now he kiieiv that he was alone, and nothing remained but to ride on and 
 endeavor to gain the Union lines below. Ulric Dahlgren rode with the advance 
 about 100 strong, and during the night which was dark and stormy, the main body 
 became separated from him and his devoted loo. Meanwhile the country is up and 
 gathering about the way of the devoted band. A body of rebel cavalry several times 
 larger hung upon his flanks and rear, firing from the bushes upon the passing men, but 
 not daring to face him in fair and manly conflict. 
 
 Wednesday, March 2nd, was the last day of his glorious life. It was about mid- 
 night, and Ulric Dahlgren was, as usual, riding with the leading files. The road was 
 through a wooded section ; a rustling sound was heard, instantly his weapon was in his 
 hand, a word passed, then came a rattling volley, horse and rider fell, and Col. Ulric 
 Dahlgren was dead, and his little band was captured. Ulric had just completed the 
 twenty-first year of his age. 
 
 The same spirit that prompted the horrors of the Southern prisons, was exhibited 
 by these brave ( 1 ) Virginians in the cowardly mutilation of, and treatment of our 
 hero's body. Upon the bare ground, stripped of every vestige of garment, a finger, 
 on which was a plain gold ring, severed, lay that body, on the following Monday to be 
 taken to Richmond, and exposed to public view in a common pine box, clad in the coarse 
 shirt and pantaloons of a rebel soldier, with an ordinary camp blanket for a shroud. 
 
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 As the maimed but noble relics of the Union martyr lay there, heedless of all that 
 the hate and fears of his enemies could bestow, the ignominy was iJicirs, the glory Jiis. 
 His body was ordered to be buried in some nameless spot, but that purpose was not 
 allowed to succeed. 
 
 Mr. Lohman, a resident of Richmond, assisted by a few others loyal to the Union, 
 secretly disinterred the remains and removed them to a quiet spot about ten miles 
 from Richmond, where they found a temporary and safe resting place. 
 
 When the war v/as ended his remains were recovered, brought to Vrashington by 
 military guard and laid in state in the Council Chamber. Upon his coffin was laid the 
 letter of the War Department that accompanied his commission as Colonel. 
 
 " Washington, July 24tli, 1S63. 
 Dear Sir: — Inclosed you have a commission for Colonel, without having passed through the 
 intermediate grade of Major. Your gallant and meritorious service has, I think, entitled you to this 
 distinction, although it is a departure from general usage which is only justified by distinguished merit 
 such as yours. I hope you may speedily recover, and it will rejoice me to be the instrument of your 
 further advancement in the service. 
 
 With great respect, I am yours truly, 
 Col. Ulric Dahlgren. ' EDWIN M. STANTON." 
 
 The funeral services were conducted by the distinguished Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, 
 and at their close the remains were borne with every honor to the railroad depot. 
 Arriving at Baltimore they were escorted by a body of troops through the city, and in 
 Philadelphia were conveyed to the "Hall of Independence," thence, borne through 
 long lines of armed men, the grave at Laurel Hill is reached. The loud volley from a 
 thousand muskets repeated again and again ; and thus honor is done to whom honor is 
 due. Remembered among those the nation mourns and honors will be the name of 
 [Jlric Dahlgren. 
 
S. HERBERT APPLETON, 
 ConuiuiiKlei . 
 
J, PAYSON BRADLEY, 
 
 Chaplain. Dahlgren Post G. A. R. 
 
WAYS AND MEANS' 
 eOMMITTEE. 
 
 R. B. LINCOLN. 
 
 Clitiirman. 
 
 CHAS. J. McCULLOCH, S. V. Commander. 
 A. J. PHILLIPS, J. V. Commander. 
 H. S. TREADWELL, Adjutant. 
 ASA D. SMITH, Surgeon. 
 J. PAYSON BRADLEY, Chap/am. 
 FREDOLIN KRAMER, Officer of the Day 
 FRANK WILKINSON, Officer of the Guard 
 CHAS. MERRITT, Sergeant Major. 
 CHAS. E. BURDITT, Qm. Sergeant. 
 L. K. MARSTON. 
 GEO. H. INNIS 
 ALBERT rUTTLE. 
 R. B. HENDERSON. 
 J. W. BATCHELDER. 
 J. FRANK FOSTER. 
 G. W. SANBORN. 
 G. L. SMITH. 
 W. W. WINNETT. 
 B. F. DROWN. 
 L L. ALLEN. 
 JOSEPH G. WARREN 
 
 Dahlgren Post, No 2,G A.R. 
 
R. B. LINCOLN, 
 
 ChairuiHti Ways and Means Committee. 
 
Militai'ij of pa^t Cogigandeif?. 
 
 Rev, George A. Thayer, the first Commander of Dahlgren Post 2 was appointed 
 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the i6th day of 
 October, 1862. Comniissioned as ist Lieutenant March 30th, 1863, and Captain, July 
 26th. 1863. 
 
 He took part in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged, notably among 
 the many were the Battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek 
 and in Sherman's march to the sea. Comrade Thayer was the only commander who 
 serxed more than one term as commander of the Post, he having served two terms. 
 To him, our first commander, is the Post largely indebted for its high standing in 
 the Grand Army of the Republic. 
 
 George C. Joslin, the Second Commander, was mustered into the service of the 
 United States, April 20th, 1861, for three months as 2nd Lieutenant in Co. A, 3rd 
 Battalion Rifies, Massachusetts Volunteers. At the expiration of that service he was 
 commissioned Captain in the 15111 Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, being again 
 mustered into the United States service August 6th, 186 1, for three years. He was 
 promoted Major, same regiment, November, 1862 ; Lieutenant-Colonel, May, 1863 ; 
 and was commissioned Colonel of the same regiment July 4th, 1863. He was wounded 
 in the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17th, 1862 ; was taken prisoner by the enemy at Mine 
 Run, Va , November, 1863 ; and held in prisons at Richmond (Libby), Va., Danville, 
 Va , Macon, Ga., and Charleston, S. C, until August, 1864. He was one of the first 
 fifty Union officers of high rank, who, in Charleston, were exposed by the enemy to 
 the fire of the Union batteries besieging that city. He was finally exchanged and 
 returned home, his regiment having been previously mustered out. 
 
 J. Payson Bradley, the third Commander, enlisted November ist, 1861, at the 
 ase of 13 years, as drummer in the 14th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which was 
 afterwards changed to the ist Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, he taking the position of 
 Bugler of his company. This splendid regiment was part of the forces held for the 
 defence of the Capitol, until Gen. Grant started on his march to Richmond. 
 
Comrade Bradley took part in all those battles which reduced his regiment from 
 1, 800 men to a mere handful, it having lost in the single battle of Spottsylvania, in one 
 afternoon, 400 men in killed and wounded. He was mustered out of service November 
 15th, 1864. 
 
 He is a charter member of this Post, was its first Adjutant, and has been re 
 peatedly elected its Chaplain, Avhich position he now holds He is also President of 
 the Dahlgren Memorial Hall Association. He acted as Assistant Adjutant-General of 
 this Department during the parade of the National Encampment in Boston in 1890, 
 and was elected at that Encampment member of National Council of Administration 
 of the G. A. R. 
 
 Arthur Neilsox, the fourth Commander, was mustered into the service of the 
 United States December ist, 186 1, as private in Co. B, ist New York Volunteer 
 Infantry. 
 
 This regiment was a part of the old Army of the Potomac, and comrade Neilson 
 shared its fortunes through all the movements of that Arm\ until shortly after the 
 battle of Chancellorsville, which was his last battle. 
 
 He was mustered out of the service May 25th, 1S63. 
 
 Charles H. XA^HrnxG. the 5th Commander, enlisted in Co. D, ist Regiment Massa- 
 chusetts Volunteer Cavalry, September iith. 1861, spending the first year of the 
 war with his regiment at Hilton Head and Beaufort. South Carolina. In 1S62, the Regi- 
 ment jained the Army of the Potomac. Comrade Whiting was detailed on detached 
 service as Commissary Sergeant, under Generals Averill and Gregg from January 5th 
 1S63, to August 19th, 1864. On his return to the regiment, he was detailed as private 
 orderly to General Meade, commanding the Army of the Potoaiac. While with his 
 regiment he took pirt in all its battles and was mustered out of the service October 
 3rd, 1864. 
 
 George H. Ixxis, the 6th Commander, enlisted as priva te in Sleeper's famous loth 
 Massachusetts Battery, August 6th, 1862. He was promoted to the position of Guidon, 
 June 9th, 1864. He took part wdth his Battery in all the severe battles of the Army of 
 the Potomac, up to the time of Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Comrade Innis is 
 widely known in G. A. R. circles, and has held the positions of Department Com- 
 mander of Massachusetts, and Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief. At present comrade 
 Innis is a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the city of Boston. 
 
 William F. Clerke, the 7th Commander, enlisted at the age of 13 years and six 
 months, September i8th, 186 1, in the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Was 
 discharged October 3rd, 1862. Re-enlisted March, 1863, and was assigned to the 
 Quartermaster's Department, Army of the Cumberland, and was mustered out of the 
 service at Nashville, Tennessee, April, 1865. Comrade Gierke was for a number of 
 years Postmaster at South Boston, a position which he filled with credit. 
 
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 Robert B. Henderson, the 8th Commander, enhsted in the 4th BattaUon of 
 Rifles, in Boston, in April, 186 1. This organization was sent to garrison Fort Indepen- 
 dence in Boston harbor, and formed the nucleus of the 13th Regiment Massachusetts 
 Volunteers, which was mustered into the service of the United States July i6th, 186 1, 
 and started for the front on the 29th of the same month. While acting orderly sergeant 
 at the battle of Antietam, he was severely wounded. Having received a commission 
 as 2nd Lieutenant, he returned to duty in February, 1863, and was appointed Acting 
 Adjutant of his regiment. He was promoted to ist Lieutenant, August 4, 1863, and 
 was mustered out with his regiment at Boston, August i, 1864. 
 
 Benjamin F. Drown, the 9th Commander, enlisted as private, November 4th, 1861 
 in Co. C, 5th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to Corporal, June 
 7th, 1862. At the battle of Whitehall, N. C , December i6th, 1862, Comrade Drown 
 was severely wounded by a musket ball in the right shoulder, while bearing the colors 
 of his regiment. He was promoted 2d Lieutenant, April 22nd, 1864, and mustered out 
 of service, December 23rd, 1864. Comrade Drown commanded the Post at the time of 
 the National Encampment held in Boston, in 1890. 
 
 J. Frank Foster, the loth Commander, enlisted August nth, 1862, at Keene, 
 N. H , and was assigned to Co. I, 9th N. H. Volunteer Infantry. This Regiment left 
 Concord, N. H. on the 25th day of August, and arrived in Washington on the 28th, and 
 was assigned to the 9th Army Corps. He was engaged with his regiment in all the 
 battles of the Army of the Potomac, up to the close of the war. He was taken prisoner 
 on September 30th, 1864, and paroled October 8th. He was mustered out of the 
 service, May 30th, 1865. 
 
 S. Herbert Appleton, the nth, and present Commander of the Post, served in 
 Co. A, 42nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out of 
 the United States service on the nth of November, 1864. Comrade Appleton served 
 as Sergeant-Major of the Post for two years, and as Adjutant one year. He has 
 filled the chairs of Junior and Senior Vice-Commanders. Comrade Appleton is a 
 faithful worker in G. A. R. circles, and has the respect of his comrades at large. 
 
HISTORICAL. 
 
 Important Events in the History of Dahlgren Post No. 2, Department or 
 Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic. 
 
 UNIFORM. 
 
 At a meeting in April, the uniform was adopted, consisting of G. A. R. Regula 
 tions Hat, G. A. R. Sword, G. A. R. Belt, Blouse and Pants of navy blue, white gloves, 
 standing collar and white necktie. 
 
 FIRST PARADE. 
 
 The first parade of the Post was on Memorial Day, 1880, escorted by the Boston 
 Fusileers, under Capt. Henry A. Snow (a member of the Post), with Music by Reeves 
 American Band, of Providence, R. I. The Soldier's Monument on Boston Common 
 was tirst visited, where a dirge was performed by the band while the comrades re- 
 mained uncovered. On the march to South Boston, the Post was reviewed in passing 
 the State House by Governor John D. Long. Arriving in South Boston, dirges were 
 performed by the band in St. Augustine Cemeteiy and at the P^^merson Street Ceme- 
 tery, City Point, after which the Post and its escort marched to Gray's Hall for 
 dinner, at which many distinguished citizens of South Boston were entertained as 
 guests. 
 
 HEnORIAL SERVICES. 
 
 In the evening, ^Memorial Services were held in Phillips Church, the principal 
 oration being delivered by ]\Iajor-General James H. Wilson. Music was rendered by 
 the Mendelssohn Quartette and addresses were made by Rev. Thomas D. Anderson 
 and the Rev. Joseph H. Mansfield. On the following Sunday evening, Commander 
 P'hayer preached an appropriate sermon in the Broadway Unitarian Church and 
 Chaplain Meredith, another, in Phillips Church. 
 
 CITY CELEBRATION. 
 
 Dahlgren Post joined in procession, September 17th, 1880, celebrating 
 the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Boston ; and its attractive uniform, neat 
 appearance and martial bearing secured generous applause from the multitude all 
 along the line of march. 
 
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 RECEPTION TO GEN. GRANT. 
 
 The gala event, however, in the history of Dahlgren Post, vras the reception 
 tendered to General U. S. Grant, in the Alhatnbra, at City Point, on the evening 
 of October 15th, 1S80. The -occasion took the character of a Grand Promenade 
 Concert. ^Military and Civic Le\ee. A large crowd of citizens was present, also the 
 Boston Fusileers in uniform, and many distinguished guests from military and civil 
 circles, including Gov. Long and Stall and Ex-Governor Alexander H. Rice. General 
 Grant was accompanied by his son. Col. Fred. D. Grant and his secretary. Gen. Adam 
 Badeau. He was received with the most vociferous and prolonged demonstrations, 
 and finally was induced to address a few words to his old comrades in arms. 
 
 Gov. Long had preceded Gen. Grant in a brilliant speech, eulogistic of the vet- 
 erans, and Ex-Governor Rice was next introduced, and after he had delivered an 
 address of great eloquence, the comrades were presented to Gen. Grant who took 
 each by the hand, after which he retired. This memorable event was reported in the 
 local press as follows : 
 
 " The reception to General Grant at the Alhambra Theatre, on Friday evening of last week, by 
 Dahlgren Post, Xo. 2, Grand Army of the Republic, was an event in the history of South Boston which 
 will be spoken of for a long time with great pleasure by those who were present, and by all who take 
 pride in whate\'er adds to the renown or distinction of this section of the city. It is universally ad- 
 mitted that the occasion, and its entire management, were a great credit to the veterans who conceived 
 the idea of inviting their old commander to lend his presence at their first festival." 
 
 WAR DRAMA, 
 
 The next interesting event in the history of Dahlgren Post was the presentation 
 of a War Drama in Wait's Hall, during the week of February 21st. 18S1. The play 
 was entitled "The Patriot Sons of '76,'' and the cast was by members of the Post and 
 their lady friends. It was successful in every respect and was well patronized by the 
 public. 
 
 RECEPTION OF POST 2, PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 On the 9th day of June, 18S1. Dahlgren Post tendered a reception to Post Xo. 
 2, of Philadelphia, for whos^ entertainment in this city the business men of Boston 
 contributed liberally. The \-isiting Post arrived at ele\-en o'clock and was at once 
 escorted to the steamer for Melville Garden, Downer Landing, Boston Harbor, where 
 a banquet was the principal feature of the day. the menu comprising an exquisite vari- 
 ety of the most tempting viands. The toasts were appropriate to the occasion and 
 elicited eloquent responses from representatives of the two organizations. At a little 
 before nine o'clock the steamer left Downer Landing, and at about half-past nine her 
 lights became visible at Citv Point, where for two hours, a throng had been awaiting her 
 arrival. The boat soon arrived at the pier, and after disembarking, the line was 
 quickly formed on Sixth Street, after which the march commenced through Sixth, P, 
 Fourth and N Streets to Broadway, thence direct to Washington Street and the American 
 House. Our streets were thickly lined for the entire distance with enthusiastic crowds 
 of people, and all along the whole line of march there was a constant ovation. Fire- 
 
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 works and colored fires blazed from housetops, balconies, windows, doorsteps and all 
 along the sidewalks. A continued discharge greeted the column, while cheers and 
 applause filled the air. Many houses and stores were beautifully decorated with 
 bunting and Chinese lanterns, and taken altogether the tribute was one of which 
 South Boston may well feel proud. 
 
 COnPLIMENTARY BANQUET. 
 
 On the following day a harbor excursion was abandoned in consequence of a 
 storm, and at one o'clock the two Posts repaired to Faneuil Hall, where the City of 
 Boston had provided a complimentary banquet, after which the visitors were escorted 
 to the depot, v/here thev took cars for home. 
 
 A MEMENTO. 
 
 On the evening of November 3rd, 188 1, a committee of Post No. 2, of 
 Philadelphia, appeared at the regular meeting of Dahlgren Post, bearing a memento of 
 the June reception in the shape of a ballot box of unique design, of which the follow- 
 ing is a description : 
 
 DAHLGREN GUN. 
 
 It consists of a fac simile Dahlgren gun, eighteen inches long, with a regular 
 carriage mounted on a circular traverse track, standing on a circular base about four 
 inches deep and twenty inches in diameter. It is entirely of metal, nickel-plated 
 and highly polished, and made to a scale from drawings obtained at the Philadelphia 
 Navy Yard It is a perfect working model, and only varies from being practicable to 
 fire in the fact that by an ingenious device, a ball put in the muzzle rolls toward the 
 breech, and finds an opening in the centre, concealed from view, where it drops into a 
 receptacle below, striking an indicator bell in its passage. The gift, as may be 
 inferred, is of the finest workmanship, and cost about three hundred dollars. On the 
 breech of the piece is a large figure " i " in gold; across the figure, in the middle, the 
 name Dahlgren, above and below which are the figures respectively " 2 Philadelphia," 
 "2 South Boston," illustrating the mathematical paradox originated by the late Com- 
 rade Baxter at the banquet at Downer Landing last June, that two and two are one. 
 
 DEATH OF PRESIDENT GARFIELD. 
 
 On Sunday Evening, September 25th, 1881, Dahlgren Post attended the Memo- 
 rial Service in Phillips Church, on account of the death of President Garfield, at 
 which Chaplain Merideth preached an eloquent discourse. 
 
 FAIR. 
 
 During the week of February 13th, 1882, a fair was held in Gray's Hall, the ner 
 proceeds of which amounted to over three thousand dollars- 
 
DAHLGREN WOHAN'S RELIEF CORPS. 
 
 In March, 1882, the Post acted favorably upon the petition of several ladies foi 
 the formation of a branch of the Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Post, and the officers 
 of Dahlgren Relief Corps, No. 20, were installed on Monday Evening, April 10, 1882, 
 with Mrs. Matilda E. Lawton as President, who has been succeeded by the following 
 named ladies : Mrs. Eleanor B. Wheeler, Mrs. Mary H. Vaughn, Mrs. Maria A Brown, 
 Mrs. Hattie IM. Tuttle, Mrs. Priscilla M. Smith, Mrs. Belle C. Stone, and Mrs. 
 Tryphena C. Berry, who is now President. 
 
 They have done a noble work in the past, helping many a worthy soldier and his 
 dependent ones, on their journey through life. They have given $2,500.00 in relief 
 in the decade which has just past, beside clothing and fuel, the value of which is as 
 much more. During this time 1,000 persons have had their pathway made brighter 
 by Dahlgren Relief Corps, willing hearts and hands. 
 
 They have also helped the Post during four fairs, turning over to them large sums 
 of money at those times. They have presented the Post with a State Flag and a set 
 of Guidons, and also a set of Guidons to Camp 98, Sons of A^eterans. They have 
 always been ready to help in every good work, which laid in their power, and have 
 always responded nobly to the many calls on them for charity, often being the 
 Ba?i7ier Corps in the state for that work. 
 
 A NOTABLE TRIP. 
 
 On the i8th of June, 1882, the Post left Boston for Philadelphia, Baltimore and 
 Washington, arriving at Philadelphia on the next day at noon. They were received 
 by Post No. 2, and at Independence Hall were welcomed by the Mayor of the city. 
 A carriage drive through the city and Fairmount Park was provided, and in the evening 
 a banquet. On Tuesday, the tv\o Posts visited Baltimore together and joined the 
 parade incident to all National Encampments of the Grand Army. r>ahlgren Post 
 was placed as escort to the Commander-in-Chief, on the extreme right, which was the 
 most honored position in the line. On Thursday morning, the two Posts embarked for 
 Washington, and were received there by Kit Carson Post, No. 2. A visit was made 
 to the White House and President Arthur extended unusual courtesies to the Post. 
 After a day of great pleasure, the Post started for home on Friday, and upon reaching 
 Newport, R. I., on Saturday morning, courtesies were extended by the Mayor, and 
 after several hours there, cars were taken for Boston, w'here the Post arrived at one 
 o'clock. Upon reaching South Boston, the Post marched to Gray's Hall, where a 
 banquet had been provided by a committee of citizens and comrades who could not 
 join in the trip. 
 
 THIRD ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 The third anniversary of Dahlgren Post w^as celebrated on Monday evening, 
 February 26th, 1883, by a banquet in Pythian Hall, at which a series of regular toasts 
 elicited fitting responses from comrades of the Post, 
 
PRESENTATION. 
 
 In February, 1883, a committee of Dahlgren Post was authorized to procure for 
 Post No. 2, of Philadelphia, a testimonial in recognition of the profuse hospitality 
 extended on the occasion of the visit there in June, 1882. The conmiittee selected a 
 magnificent flag of unique and original design, at an expense of two hundred dollars. 
 The flag was six feet square, one side of which was made of blue silk, decorated with 
 the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, and the reverse of white silk, emblazoned with the 
 Massachusetts Coat of Arms. The five senior officers of the Post proceeded to Phila- 
 delphia and the flag was duly presented, and much admired for its elegance and beaut}^ 
 
 WHITE HELHET ADOPTED. 
 
 On the evening of March 7th, 1883. the Post adopted a white spiked helmet and a 
 fatigue cap as a part of the uniform, and this attractive helmet was first worn on the 
 following Memorial Day parade. 
 
 PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM. 
 
 A committee was appointed IMarch 21st, 1883, to prepare a Memorial Photograph 
 Album to contain the pictures of members, together with their military record and 
 such data of subsequent history as may be of sufficient interest to preserve. The 
 volume was procured and is intended for preservation. 
 
 FLUTE AND DRUn CORPS. 
 
 In May, 1883, it was voted to organize a Flute and Drum Corps, and a force of 
 thirty young men was recruited, equipped and given free instruction, until able to 
 appear in public, and until 1887, the corps supplied music for all parades, but at that 
 time it was disbanded. 
 
 GRAND FAIR. 
 
 In July, 1883, a committee w^as appointed to make arrangements for a fair, which 
 was held in Gray's Hall, in November, the net profits of which exceeded four thousand 
 dollars. 
 
 TRIP TO BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
 
 On Tuesday evening, June loth, 1884, Dahlgren Post started for Brooklyn, N. Y., to 
 attend the annual reunion of the Army of the Potomac. Upon the return trip, cour- 
 tesies were extended in Fall River by Richard Borden Post, No. 46, the hospitalities 
 consisting of a substantial breakfast in the morning and a banquet later in the day. 
 The Post was received by a committee upon reaching Boston and invited to Gray's 
 Hall, where a collation was served, with speeches of welcome by distinguished 
 citizens. 
 
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 COURSE OF ENTERTAINHENTS. 
 
 A course of entertainments was given during the winter of 1884-85, under the 
 auspices of Dahlgren Post, in Tremont Temple. The attractions were varied, consist 
 ing of concerts, readings and lectures by noted artists and speakers. 
 
 LETTER OF CONDOLENCE. 
 
 At a meeting of the Post held March 7, 1885, ^ committee was appointed to send a 
 letter of condolence to General U. S. Grant, and the following communication was 
 forwarded : 
 
 South Boston, March it;, 1885. 
 
 General : — 
 
 Acting under special instructions, we have the honor herewith to extend to you, the hearty 
 sympathy of Dahlgren Post, No. 2, Dept. Mass., G. A. R., in the severe affliction through which you are 
 now passing, and our earnest prayer for your recovery and well being. We beg to assure you that this is 
 no mere formal expression, but the utterance of veterans, who have served under you on many a well- 
 fought field, whose ties with you were welded in the fire of battle, and who count as among the highest 
 honors that have come to our Post, the privilege of having once had as a guest, our old Commander. 
 With the sincere hope that your sufferings may be mitigated and permanent relief afforded, we are, 
 
 In F. C. & L., 
 
 Your comrades, 
 
 Arthur Neilson, 
 J. Payson Bradley, 
 George C. Joslin. 
 
 An answer to this letter was received from Col. Fred. D. Grant, which was framed 
 and hung in the Post Hall. 
 
 EXCURSION TO PORTLAND. 
 
 In June, 1885, the Post attended the National Encampment in Portland, Maine, 
 performing escort duty for the Commander-in-Chief. The Post was quartered at Peak's 
 Island, Casco Bay, for several days, during which, original pastimes served to make 
 the occasion intensely delightful. 
 
 DEATH OF GENERAL GRANT. 
 
 On the evening of July 31st, 1885, a special meeting was held to take action 
 upon the death of General Grant, and a committee was appointed to solicit contribu- 
 tions to defray the expenses of the Post to New York and return, to attend the 
 funeral. Another special meeting was held August 5th, 1885, at which the committee 
 reported a sufficient sum in hand, and it was voted to attend the funeral. The follow- 
 ing resolutions were also adopted : 
 
 "Ulysses S. Grant, a comrade of George G. Mead Post, G. A. R., Department of Pennsylvania, 
 having in obedience to orders of our Supreme Commander, been removed from this life to a higher 
 and better sphere beyond, Dahlgren Post, No. 2, Dept. Mass., desires to pay its humble tribute to the 
 memory of our illustrious comrade, and joins with all the people of our common country in recogniz- 
 ing the transcendent ability, singleness of purpose, and pure patriotism with which he served the 
 cause of the Union in military and civic life. Our great leader has gone from among us, but the 
 mighty power of his glorious life remains, our incentive and encouragement." 
 
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 More than one hundred comrades left Boston on Friday evening, August 7th, 
 participated in the funeral procession on Saturday, and returned that night, reaching 
 home on Sunday morning. 
 
 PATCH HOnESTEAD FUND. 
 
 The death of Past Dept. Commander George H. Patch was deeply mourned by 
 Dahlgren Post on account of his many estimable qualities, his great abilities, and his 
 frequent participation in its undertakings. At a special meeting held July 29th, 1887, 
 resolutions of sympathy w ere adopted and the first hundred dollars were subscribed by 
 the comrades towards paying off the mortgage on his estate, thus creating the "Patch 
 Homestead Fund," which not only satisfied all claims against the late comrade Patch, 
 but left a generous sum for the widow. The Post attended the funeral on Sunday, 
 July 31st, ^887, at South Framingham, in full uniform, with over one hundred comrades 
 in line. 
 
 TRIP TO BAR HARBOR. 
 
 One of our most gratifving trips in the annals of the Post, consisted of an excur- 
 sion to Bar Harbor, Me. The comrades, accompanied by the American l]and of 
 Boston, took passage by steamer Friday evening, September 2nd, 1887, and returned 
 on the following Tuesday. The party, including guests, numbered about seventy 
 persons, and every moment of the tour was replete with happiness. 
 
 WELCOME TO YACHTSMEN. 
 
 Accompanied by the First Regiment Drum Corps, over one hundred comrades of 
 Dahlgren Post attended the reception in Faneuil Hall, on the evening of Friday? 
 October 7th, 1887, tendered to the yachting heroes. Gen. Paine and the late Edward 
 Burgess, by the city of Boston. They carried a banner inscribed " The Volunteers of 
 '61 welcome home the victorious Volunteer of '87." After entering and encircling the 
 hall, with drawn swords liashing in the bright electric illumination, the word 
 V-o-l-u n-t-e-e-r was spelled in unison and then pronounced by syllables Vol-un-teer, 
 the effect of which was inspiring and the immense audience present burst out into 
 hearty cheers for the Post, after which Chaplain Bradley was introduced by the ]\Iayor 
 and spoke as follows : 
 
 "Gen. Paine, Mr. Burgess and Crew of the Volunteer: — 
 
 The Volunteers of '61, who, on many a bloody battlefield and slippery deck, foughi to maintain the 
 Union and uphold the honor of the flag, welcome you, the Volunteers of '87, who, in a friendly contest, 
 have made the proudest nation in the world strike its colors, and have nailed our own to the mast." 
 
 KETTLEDRUn. 
 
 Among the many successful entertainments that have taken place under the 
 auspices of Dahlgren Post, none was more enjoyable than the Kettledrum that 
 occurred in Memorial Hall, on the evening of November 14th, 1887. Over six hundred 
 guests partook of supper in the lower hall, served by comrades of the Post, and sub- 
 sequentlv listened to an entertainment in the hall above. The net receipts amounted 
 to several hundred dollars. 
 
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 ANNIVERSARY BANQUET. 
 
 The eighth anniversary of the organization of the Post was celebrated on ^londay 
 evening, February 20th, 1888, in ^Memorial Hall, with a banquet at which over one 
 hundred comrades were seated. The post prandial exercises were conhned to com- 
 rades of the Post and consisted of speeches, songs, stories, personal experiences and 
 various diversions. 
 
 CAMP FIRE. 
 
 On the evening of May 23rd, 1888, a Camp Fire was held in Memorial Hall, to 
 which none but comrades of the Post and Associate Members were admitted. Re- 
 freshments were served and a variety entertainment afforded rare amusement. 
 
 DEDICATION IN HALDEN. 
 
 On Sunday. June 3rd, 1888. the Post visited ^lalden and joined in the ceremonies 
 of dedicating the Soldiers" Monument in the cemetery there. The conveyance was 
 by horse cars and ninety comrades participated. 
 
 riEMORIAL HALL. 
 
 As early as April, 1SS2, a committee was appointed to take into consideration the 
 matter oE erecting a building adapted to the wants of the Post, and suitable for public 
 use. It was not until four years later, however, that action in this direction was 
 taken, at which time the property now owned by the Post on E Street, was purchased. 
 It was obtained at a low price, and the purchase money was loaned by members 
 of the Post. Extensive alterations have been made in the upper portion of the 
 building. 
 
 DEATH OF GEN. SHERIDAN. 
 
 Public Memorial Services were held on Sunday evening August 12th. 1888, in the 
 People's Church, in memory of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, and Dahlgren Post attended 
 in full uniform by in\"itation under orders issued by Commander W. F. Clerke. An 
 address was delivered by the pastor. Rev. R. L. Greene. Chaplain of the Post. 
 
 ASSOCIATE HEMBERS. 
 
 At an early period in the history of Dahlgren Post it was voted to establish an 
 Associate ^Membership composed of patriotic citizens, but it was not until the year 
 r888 that any systematic attempt wns made at enrolment. Since that time the number 
 of admissions have increased until now this auxiliary body numbers nearly one hun- 
 dred members who can be relied upon at any time for generous contributions and 
 lielpful ettort in executing the undertakings of the Post. 
 
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 FUNERAL OF COL. WELLINGTON. 
 
 The sudden death of Col. Austin C. Wellington, who, although a comrade of Post 
 1T3, G. A. R., was an Associate Member of Dahlgren Post, caused widespread grief, 
 and the funeral services on Sunday, Sept. 23rd, 1888, were largely attended by the Post 
 in full uniform. 
 
 BAZAAR. 
 
 After months of preparation, a Grand Bazaar was held during the week, beginning 
 Oct. 22nd, 1888, for the purpose of liquidating the debt upon Memorial Hall where the 
 Bazaar took place. The comrades and the ladies of Dahlgren Relief Corps engaged in 
 the undertaking with great enthusiasm, and the response of the public was very gener- 
 ous. The Bazaar was opened by Department Commander, Myron P. Walker, who, in 
 the presence of a large audience, spoke ofthe purposes of the Bazaar and the work of the 
 G. A. R. The hall was handsomely decorated and the tables were well filled with con- 
 tributions from the friends of the Post, Generous donations of money were also re- 
 ceived, the whole amounting to over fourteen hundred dollars as subscribed in an ele- 
 gant Memorial Album prepared for the purpose and intended for preservation. The 
 management of the Bazaar was entrusted to a committee that labored harmoniously and 
 zealously, composed as follows :— J. Payson Bradley, Chairman ; R. B. Henderson, Sec- 
 retary ; Fred. C. Floyd, Treasurer; Albert Tuttle, William F. Gierke, George H. Innis, 
 N. T. Howard, Albert D. Neal, Henry Bright, J. H. O'Donnell, James D. Kenney, 
 J. Frank Foster, John McDonough. The result was a net profit of over ^4,000. 
 
 SONS OF VETERANS. 
 
 As an auxiliary to the Post, Dahlgren Camp, Sons of Veterans was instituted in 
 Memorial Hall, on Monday Evening, June 3rd, 1889, when the following officers were 
 obligated : — Captain, E. G. Priest ; First Lieutenant W. H. Phillips ; Second 
 Lieutenant L W. Floyd. A large number of the comrades of Dahlgren Post were 
 present and they also obligated as provided by the ritual. 
 
 VISIT TO NEWTON. 
 
 By invitation of Past Commander Arthur Neilson, Dahlgren Post visited his home 
 in Newton on Monday, June 17th, 1889, and although the weather was unfavorable, 
 the occasion was made memorable by the readiness with which the comrades adapted 
 themselves to the circumstances. Securing a hall, they improvised an impromptu 
 programme and entertained the comrades of Charles Ward Post and a body of prom- 
 inent citizens who assembled by invitation. Subsequently, when the storm had 
 subsided, sports were inaugurated in the open air, during which the clergy was invoked 
 to aid in the festivities, and a foot race between Rev. J. J. Lewis and Rev. Pleasant 
 Hunter created much amusement. Thus Dahlgren Post accomplished a feat that has 
 probably never been attempted by any other post of the G. A. R. 
 
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 JULY FOURTH, 1889. 
 
 By invitation of Mayor Hart, Dahlgren Post attended the public exercises on the 
 Fourth of July, 1889, in the Boston Theatre. With Commander Henderson at their 
 head, about one hundred comrades marched from Memorial Hall to participate in the 
 occasion hoping thus to encourage a more general attendance upon the patriotic 
 ceremonies which have always marked the celebration of the National Anniversary in 
 Boston. 
 
 TRIP TO COTTAGE CITY. 
 
 Early in the year 1889, the post voted to visit Cottage City and Nantucket, and 
 arrangements were made by Commander Henderson and an efficient committee. The 
 Post started on Monday. August 5th, accompanied by the Brockton Band. Arriving 
 at New Bedford, the Post was received by Pierce Post and escorted to the Parker 
 House, where a banquet was awaiting. Mayor Clifford and other city officials were 
 present. After an hour at the tables and the enjoyment of an excellent menu. 
 Dahlgren Post was escorted to the steamer and departed with pleasant memories of a 
 very happy event. At Cottage City, the Post was received by a delegation of com 
 rades and citizens who performed escort duty for a parade through the principal 
 streets to Ocean Park, where a welcome was extended, and thence to the Pawnee 
 House. On Tuesday, the Post visited Nantucket, returning at night after a pleasurable 
 ocean sail that was noted for a continuous season of festivity that will live forever in 
 the memories of all who shared in the happy occasion, among whom were many 
 strangers, who before landing, complimented the Post with a vote of thanks for the 
 entertainment that had been furnished during the trip. In the evening a "'Social 
 Hop " was held at the hotel in honor of the Post, which was attended by the elite of 
 the town, and which proved to be a very enjoyable ending of the day. On Wednesday 
 morning a burlesque ball game furnished sport for players and spectators. The Post 
 was summoned to an earl}- dinner for departure at one o'clock. Upon the return trip- 
 a halt was again made at New Bedford, where another reception awaited by Rodman 
 Post, which escorted the visitors to City Hall, where a banquet was served, followed by 
 speeches from Mayor Clifford, Commander Henderson, Past Commander Innis, 
 Commander Giff'ord, Chaplain Bradle}' and others. At the close of the delightful 
 occasion, Dahlgren Post was escorted to the train, and was cheered upon its journey 
 home by joyous remembrances of the comrades and citizens of New Bedford. 
 
 FRATERNAL VISIT. 
 
 On Tuesday afternoon. Sept. 24th. 1SS9, Dahlgren Post visited the home of comrade 
 William H. Lee. in Greenwood, by invitation. About one hundred comrades accom- 
 panied by ladies. Sons of Veterans and associate members, joined in the visit, and 
 enjoyed the generous hospitality of comrade Lee and his estimable wife. Games of 
 base ball and foot ball were indulged in by some, while others enioyed the spacious 
 lawns and verandas for restful lounging and social communion. Supper was served in an 
 adjacent grove, which at twilight was illuminated with Chinese lanterns. Later a camp 
 fire was lighted around which speeches were made and stories told for several hours, which 
 were passed in jovial good fellowship, until the time of departure by a late train. 
 
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 DEPARTriENT COMllANDERSe 
 
 Dahlgren Post holds the honor of having had two of its comrades elected to tht 
 highest office in the G. A. R., of r^Iassachusetts. The late comrade Richard F. Tobin 
 was elected Department Commander in i8S6, and four \-ears later, comrade George H. 
 Innis was chosen to the same high office. These comrades have also held the office of 
 Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, thus creating a distinction for Dahlgren Post not 
 enjoyed by any other Post of the G. A. R., in the entire country 
 
 PRESENTATION OF PORTRAITS. 
 
 During the post prandial exercises in Memorial Hall, on Memorial Day 1S90, crayon 
 portraits of comrades Tobin and Innis were presented to the Post by a few comrades 
 in recognition of their election to the highest office of the organization in the State. 
 The presentation was made by comrade Fred. C. Floyd, who said that the portraits 
 were designed as a tribute to the two comrades and that those who had subscribed the 
 money to pay for the testimonials believed in giving expression to their esteem while 
 the comrades were living. The portraits are life size and richly mounted in 
 heavy gold frames. They were accepted by Commander Drown in behalf of the Post, 
 who called upon the two comrades in turn, each of whom expressed the pleasure they 
 felt that their record was deemed worthy of commemoration. The portraits were 
 assigned positions upon the wall in rear of the Commander's chair, where they now 
 hang. 
 
 PRESENTATION TO DAHLGREN CAMP. 
 
 On Wednesday evening. April 23rd. 1S90, Memorial Hall contained an assemblage 
 comprising members of Dahlgren Post, Dahlgren Corps and Dahlgren Camp, about 
 two hundred of whom first sat down to a banquet, after which an elegant silk tiag was 
 presented to the camp in behalf of the comrades of the Post. Following this, a set of 
 guidons was presented to the camp by Mrs. G. T. Spooner in behalf of the Relief Corps. 
 Speeches and an entertainment fittingly closed a delightful occasion. 
 
 OBSEQUIES OF DR. WILSON. 
 
 On Sunday, May nth, 1890, Dr. Arthur H. Wilson, an esteemed comrade of 
 Dahlgren Post, departed this life so suddenly that the entire community shared in a 
 general sorrow^ The obsequies were imposing and were attended by Dahlgren Post 
 in full uniform. . . 
 
 MEMORIAL OF THE FLOWERS. 
 
 On ^Memorial Day, 1890, many comiades of Dahlgren Post attended the public 
 service to the Unknown Dead held in St. John's M. E. Church by Dahlgren Relief 
 Corps. Tlie church was crowded and the excercises consisted of the erection of a 
 floral mound by children, who represented the states of the Union and who, as each 
 deposited their flowers at the base of a broken column, recited an appropriate verse. 
 The service was very touching and impressive, and it has several times been repeated 
 in the cemetery at City Point. 
 
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 SOLDIERS* HOriE. 
 
 About fifty comrades of Dahlgren Post visited the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea on 
 Tuesday evening, May 27th, 1890, and entertained the inmates with a programme of 
 music and speeches, that elicited repeated demonstrations of approval. The visits of 
 the Post have been frequent since the home was established. 
 
 NATIONAL ENCAnPMENT, 
 
 The National Encampment in 1890 is memorable in the annals of Dahlgren Post, 
 for many reasons. In the grand parade on Tuesday, August 12th, it had the 
 pleasure of escorting one of its own members, comrade George H. Innis, who rode at 
 the head of the Department of Massachusetts as its Commander. A large number of 
 the comrades of the Post participated in the event, and by their soldierly appearance 
 they not only received an ovation all along the line of march, but elicited the com- 
 mendation of President Harrison as they passed the reviewing stand at Copley Square. 
 An attractive feature of the parade was the original American flag, which was carried 
 by a comrade of Dahlgren Post. It is the identical flag that was nailed to the mast of 
 the ship Bon Homme Richard during the famous engagement in 1779 ^'^^^ British 
 war ships Serapis and Countess of Scarborough^ and in which contest, John Paul Jones, 
 to whom the flag was presented by the patriotic ladies of Philadelphia, achieved 
 immortal renown. 
 
 On Wednesday, a detail of twenty ^comrades of Dahlgren Post performed guard 
 duty in Music Hall while the National Encampment was in session. 
 
 On 7'hursday, Post 2 of Philadelphia and Post 2 of Washington were the guests 
 of Dahlgren Post. The programme comprised a trip to historic Plymouth, a sea shore 
 dinner at Downer Landing, and a banquet. Returning by steamer in the early evening 
 a landing was made at Loring's Wharf, and the line of march was then taken up for 
 Memorial Hall. The route was through M Street and Broadway along which the 
 citizens of South Boston had decorated their residences profusely. When the column 
 of veterans reached Broadway they found it ablaze with fireworks and many residences 
 brilliantly illuminated. Hundreds of Chinese lanterns adorned the buildings and ex- 
 tended across the street at frequent intervals. The visiting posts were received by the 
 men, women and children of South Boston, who completely filled the street, with a 
 complete ovation, cheer upon cheer being heard above the noise of exploding bombs 
 and rockets. The pyrotechnic demonstration continued until the column reached 
 Memorial Hall. 
 
 Upon reaching the hall a sumptuous banquet was found to be awaiting the tired 
 veterans, who to the number of 450, took seats. Post prandial exercises continued 
 for several hours, speeches being made by resident and visiting comrades whose prin- 
 cipal topics were the events of the day. 
 
 The expenses of Dahlgren Post during Encampment week were met by the 
 generous contributions of friends of the Post. 
 
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 RECEPTION, 
 
 On the evening of October ist, 1890, a reception was tendered in Memorial Hall 
 to Department Commander George H. Innis and Assistant Quartermaster-General 
 John H, O'Donnell, upon their return from a trip to Europe. They related their ex- 
 periences and the programme of the evening otherwise consisted of music, recitations 
 and speeches by comrades and associate members, at the close of which refreshments 
 were served. 
 
 A TESTinONIAL. 
 
 At the regular meeting of Dahlgren Post on Wednesday evening, November 5th, ^ 
 1890, Past Department Commander W. H. G. Richardson of Washington, D. C, 
 appeared as the bearer of a testimonial from Kit Carson Post, consisting of a series 
 of Resolutions, expressive of the sentiments of the Post for the reception extended 
 by Dahlgren Post during the National Encampment in August, The resolutions are 
 handsomely engrossed and framed and now adorn the walls of Memorial Hall 
 
 DEATH OF COriRADE TOBIN. 
 
 Dahlgren Post shared in the grief caused by the death of Senior Vice Com- 
 mander-in-Chief Richard F. Tobin, who, after a short illness, expired on Saturday, 
 November 22nd, 1890. The funeral occurred on the following Wednesday and the 
 obsequies were held in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Accompanied by the Brock- 
 ton Band, Dahlgren Post, in full uniform, with arms reversed, escorted the remains 
 from the family residence to the Cathedral, and from there a portion of the distance to 
 Mount Calvary Cemetery, where, at the grave of the departed comrade, the burial 
 service of the Grand Army of the Republic was performed by the officers of the 
 Post. 
 
 SILVER JUBILEE. 
 
 Dahlgren Post celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the 
 Grand Army of the Republic on ^londay evening, April 6th, 189 1, in Memorial Hall. 
 An invitation to participate was extended to Dahlgren Relief Corps, Dahlgren Sons 
 of Veterans, Associate Members, the wives and children of comrades, the press, the 
 clergy and citizens. In response the attendance was large, completely filling the hall. 
 Adjutant Treadwell began the exercises by reading the general order of the Comman- 
 der in-Chief relating to the commemoration, after which, prayer was offered by Chaplain 
 Bradley, at the conclusion of which, Commander Foster made a brief address 
 and then introduced comrade R. B. Lincoln, chairman of the committee, who conduc- 
 ted a very enjoyable programme of songs, recitations, and speeches, terminating with 
 refreshments. The occasion was a marked one in the history of Dahlgren Post. 
 
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 DEATH OF ADJT. GEN. HUNROE 
 
 The intimate associations with Assistant Adjutant-General Alfred C. ^vlunroe 
 endeared him to many comrades of Dahlgren Post which, upon his decease, voted to 
 attend the funeral which occurred in Weymouth, on June 21st, 1S91, A large number 
 of the comrades were present, thus testifying to their high regard for one w^ho had in 
 many ways manifested his devotion to them and the Grand Army at large= 
 
 PORTRAIT OF CHAPLAIN BRADLEY. 
 
 During a " Smoke Talk at the close of the regular meeting of Dahlgren Post, on 
 the evening of October yth, 1891, there occurred another of the pleasing events that 
 have distinguished the record of the Post. At a favorable moment, Past Commander 
 R. B. Henderson was introduced. Pie first spoke with pride of the achievments of 
 the Post and its personnel, then of one member who had been so active in its under- 
 takings as to be deserving of a special token of admiration and respect. \\'ithout 
 calling his name, comrade Henderson then unveiled a handsome crayon portrait of 
 comrade J. Payson Bradley, chaplain of the Post, which he presented to him in well- 
 chosen words, with the provision that it should hang in ^Memorial Hall. 
 Chaphun Bradley accepted the gift, closing his remarks by expressing the hope that the 
 comrades might never have reason to feel ashamed that his picture adorned the room. 
 
 NEW UNIFORM. 
 
 In December, 189 1, after much consideration, Dahlgren Post voted to make a 
 radical change in its uniform, retaining, however the white helmet. As adopted, the 
 new uniform will consist of light blue pants, with white cord at the outside seams. 
 The blouse will be dark blue, trimmed with black braid. The fatigue cap has been dis- 
 carded and a military cap substituted of dark blue with the G. A, R. monogram in 
 gold bullion. This uniform will be worn for the tirst time upon the trip to \\'ashington 
 in September, 1892, and it is expected that the Post, which has always been noted for 
 its neat appearance, will attract still. greater attention. 
 
 ^ WASHINGTON ENCAMPMENT. 
 
 As early as the first meeting in September, 1S91, Dahlgren Post voted to attend 
 the National Encampment to be held in \\'ashington in September, 1892. and a com 
 mittee appointed, consisting of comrades Innis, Henderson and Bradlev, who 
 immediately commenced to make arrangements for the trip. The Brockton Band was 
 engaged at once, and the St. James Hotel in Washington. The comrades immediately 
 began operations, under direction of a \\'ays and Means Committee, for obtaining 
 funds to pay the expenses of the trip. Subscriptions books were issued for that pur- 
 pose, and it was voted to hold an Old Folks' Concert on March 24th, in the Peoples' 
 
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 Church. Mr. W. T. Lapham, noted for his skill as a leader of large choruses as well 
 as his friendship for the G. A. R., and especially this Post, gratuitously gave his ser- 
 vices as director and to him and the many others who took part in the concert is the 
 Post indebted for the financial result which amounted to five hundred dollars. In 
 January, 1892, the Post voted to hold a . 
 
 GRAND FAIR 
 
 in Memorial Hall to secure funds for the Washington trip, and this occurred during 
 the first week in May. The ladies of the Relief Corps and Members of Dahlgren 
 Camp, Sons of Veterans joined in making the undertaking successful. The contribu- 
 tions were generous and the patronage satisfactory, the profits amounting to over one 
 thousand dollars. A Sub-Committee was also appointed to prepare this 
 
 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR. 
 
 and instructed to send a copy to each member of Kit Carson Post No. 2, of Washington 
 previous to the National Encampment in that city. 
 
 The pictures of the Post and Relief Corps were taken during a halt on Memorial 
 Day, upon the historical summit on Dorchester Heights where Gen. Washington erected 
 batteries that caused the evacuation of Boston harbor in March, 1776. It is thought 
 that the volume possesses a value that will be recognized by the friends of Dahlgren 
 Post. 
 
Lflst of Gon^radcs. 
 
 Dahlgren Post, No. 2. 
 
 Abbott, Louis P. 
 Allen, Lorenzo L. 
 Appleton, S. Herbert 
 
 Arey, Benjamin L. 
 
 Bailey, Wm. H. H. 
 
 Barbour, Isaac R. 
 
 Barnes, Otis H. 
 Barstow, William H. 
 Batchelder, Joseph W 
 Billings, Henry 
 Bingham, Oscar N. 
 Blake, John B. 
 Booth, Stephen 
 Boss, Robert F. 
 Bradley, J. Payson 
 Brennan, Dennis F. 
 Bright, Henry 
 Brothers, Joshua 
 Brougham, Edward J. 
 Brown, Edward E. 
 Brown, George A. 
 Brown, Stephen 
 Brown, William S. 
 BuNTiN, Alonzo 
 Burdick, Oliver E. 
 Burditt, Charles E. 
 Burnham, John H. 
 Burrage, George D. 
 Burrows, William E. 
 BussELL, Charles S. 
 Callahan, George A. 
 Campbell, Benjamin M. 
 
 Campbell, Harrison C. 
 
 Carey, F. H., 
 
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 Cargill, William A. 
 Carven, Owen S. 
 Chadbourne, F. T. 
 Chapin, John S. 
 Chase, Henry A. 
 Chase, Thomas E. 
 Clapp, Peleg F. 
 Clarke, Edward R. 
 Clarke, Rufus F. 
 Clerke, Charles S. 
 Clerke, William F. 
 Clough, Joseph H. 
 Cluff, Anthony A. 
 Cole, George S. 
 Connors, John 
 Cook, William P. 
 Cooke, Albert W. 
 Crowley, James 
 Cutter, Edward A. 
 Dacy, George L, 
 Daily, Lewis L. 
 Davenport, George 
 Damrell, Edwin F. 
 Deane, Hiram F. 
 Dickey, Horatio G. Jr., 
 Dodge, George K. 
 Doherty, William W. 
 Donnell, Benjamin F. 
 Donovan, Patrick H. 
 Drake, Le Preleit, 
 Drown, Benjamin F. 
 D'Vys, George C. 
 
 Everett, Horace S. 
 
 Faduloff, Elias 
 Farley, John 
 Farrell, John R. 
 
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 U.S. Navy. 
 U.S. NavV. 
 Sth N. H. Inf. 
 4Sth Mass. Inf. 
 
48 
 
 LIST OF MEMBERS — Continued. 
 
 P'aulkner, J. 
 Ferris, Jacob A. 
 Fish, Isaac S., 
 Floyd, Fred C. 
 Ford, Augustus 
 Foster, J. Frank 
 Gage, Silas G. 
 Gallagher, Chas. T. 
 Gallagher, Wm. J. 
 Gaylord. Levi B. 
 Gerald, Robert F. 
 Gibson, George N. 
 Girardin, Louis 
 Glenn, Robert 
 Godfrey, John F., 
 Godfrey, Wash FL 
 Graves. Reuel 
 Gray, Nathan 
 Green, Charles A. 
 Green, Henry A. 
 Green, James H. 
 Greene, Roscoe L. 
 Greier, Ch\rles J. 
 Griffin, Alfred S. 
 Haggett, William H. 
 Haley, Bartholemevv 
 Hall, George L. 
 Ham, Benjamin A. 
 Handy, Frank 
 Harrington, Henry 
 Hatch, Charles H. 
 Henderson, Robert I>. 
 Hill, Joseph M. 
 Hildreth, Horace W. 
 Hobbs, John J. 
 Horton, Samuel J. 
 Howard, Nat. T. 
 HucKiNS, Francis C. 
 Hughes, Francis M. 
 Innis, George H. 
 Jacks, Charles E. 
 Jackson, Charles A. 
 Jackson, Charles E. 
 Jenks, Francis Z. 
 Johnston, E. B. 
 Jones, Chester T. 
 Jones, G. Howard 
 Jones, Moses A. 
 JosLiN, George C. 
 Kane, William B. 
 Keating, Patrick X. 
 Kendall, Charles D. 
 
 13th U. S. Inf. 
 1st Mass Inf. 
 1st Mass. Heavy Art. 
 40th N. Y. Inf. 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 9th N. H. Inf. 
 nith N. Y. Inf. 
 ist Un. Co. Mass. Inf. 
 6ist Mass. Inf. 
 29th Mass. Inf. 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 U. S. Navy. 
 U. S. Navy, 
 ist Mass. Cav. 
 7th Mass. Inf. 
 3d N. H. Inf. 
 i8th Me. Inf. 
 4th Me. Inf. 
 nth U. S. Inf. 
 2cth N. Y. Inf. 
 nth U. S. Inf. 
 14th Me. Inf. 
 20th Mass. Inf. 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 U. S. Navy. 
 6th Mass. Inf. 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 ist Me. Batt. 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 1 6th Mass. Batt. 
 ist Mass. Inf. 
 13th Mass. Inf. 
 30th Mass. Inf. 
 ist Me. Cav. 
 39th Mass. Inf. 
 U. S. Navy. 
 23d Mass. Inf. 
 15th Mass. Inf. 
 U. S. Navy, 
 loth Mass. Lt. Art. 
 ist Me. Cav. 
 40th Mass. Inf. 
 t;th Mass. Inf. 
 59th Mass. Inf. 
 55th Pa. VoL 
 U. S. Navy. 
 5th Mass. Inf. 
 4th Mass. Batt. 
 15th Mass. Inf. 
 2nd Mass. Lt. Batt. 
 U. S. Navy, 
 ist Mass. Cav. 
 
 Kenney, James D. 
 Keyes, Michael 
 Knight, Fred W. 
 Kramer, Fredolin 
 Kilroy, James M. 
 Kimball, Caleb 
 Lafield, William H. 
 Lakeman, Richard W, 
 Lee, Cornelius 
 Lee, William H. 
 Lincoln, Robert B. 
 Lord, Johe G. 
 LowDEN, James J. 
 Mackie, John A. 
 Marshall, Joan D. 
 Marston, Leander K. 
 McCuLLOCH, Chares J. 
 McDonough, John 
 McGaughey, James 
 McLaughlin, H. E. 
 McVey, Cornelius Jr. 
 Meissner, John G. 
 Merritt, Charles 
 Merrill, George B. 
 Meserve, Charles H. 
 Miller, Charles 
 Miller, Thomas R. 
 Mitchell, Stamford 
 Monroe, Oscar H. 
 Mullen, Patrick H. 
 Murray, Jeremiah A. 
 Nason, David A. 
 Neal, Albert D. 
 Neale, Robert J. 
 Neilson, Arthur 
 Ness , John E. 
 Newman, Henry 
 NiLEs, Stephen W. 
 North, Leroy B., 
 O'Donnell, John H. 
 Packard, Moses F. 
 Paige, William J. 
 Palmer, Elijah 
 Park, Frank E. 
 Patch, Albert 
 Paul, Orrin 
 Perry, Edward J. 
 Pettis, Id H. 
 Phillips, Andrew J. 
 Prince, Louis E. 
 Proctor, George B., Jn 
 Putnam, Charles O. 
 
 6ist Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 2nd Mass. Cav. 
 1 2th Me. Inf. 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 isl Mass. Cav. 
 
 7th R. I. Inf. 
 22nd Wis. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 23d Mass. Inf. 
 
 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 50th Mass. Inf. 
 
 23d Mass. Inf. 
 
 ist Me. H. Art. 
 , ist Mass. Cav. 
 
 Tst Mass. Inf. 
 
 99th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 U.S. Navy. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 U. S. Signal Corps. 
 15th Un. Co., Mass. Inf 
 
 3d Mass. H. Art 
 
 84th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 24th Mass. Inf. , 
 
 8th Me. Inf. 
 
 62nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 32nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 [ ith Mass. Batt. 
 
 3d Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 ist N. Y. Ind. Vol. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 U. S. Navy, 
 
 3d N. H. Inf. 
 
 91st N. Y. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 cth Me. Inf. 
 
 19th Un. Co. Me. Inf 
 
 38th Mass. Inf. 
 
 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 1st Vt. Art. 
 
 6th N. H. Inf. 
 
 6ist Inf. 
 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 1 2th Conn. Inf. 
 
 ist Mass. Cav. 
 . 42d Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
49 
 
 LIST OF MEMBERS — continued. 
 
 Putnam, Rufus 
 Ransom, William 
 Ray, William 
 Reardon, Dennis H. 
 Riley, Joseph C. 
 Riley, John O. 
 Roberts, James A. 
 RoBBiNS, Herbert 
 Robinson, Loren D. 
 Rose, Thomas F. 
 Rush, James H., 
 Sanborn, George W. 
 Sanborn, Joel L. 
 Sawyer, Chauncey B 
 Sawyer, William K. 
 Semple, Robert 
 SiMONDs, John B. 
 Smith, Asa D. 
 Smith, George L. 
 Snow, Henry A. 
 Storrs, Charles L. 
 Stone, William F. 
 SuLLiVAX, Daniel J. 
 Sullivan, James 
 Symes, William H. 
 Talbot, Thomas B. 
 Tarbett, Walter 
 Telles, Charles 
 Teeling, Joseph A, 
 Thayer, George A. 
 ToBiN, John M. 
 Todd, William 
 Toomoth, James H. 
 
 53d Mass. Inf. 
 
 3d Mass. Batt. 
 
 25th Me. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Xavy. 
 
 ist Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 17th Mass.' Inf. 
 
 3d Me. Inf. 
 
 22d Me. Inf. 
 
 60th Mass. Inf. 
 
 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 ist Mass. Cav. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 ist Me. Inf. 
 
 13th Vet. Res. Corps. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 1 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 22nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 ist Mass. Inf. 
 
 32nd U. S. Col. Inf. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 U. 3. Navy. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 45th Mass. Inf. 
 
 2nd Mass. Cav. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 24 Mass. Inf. 
 
 42nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 2nd Mass. Inf. 
 
 9th M3.S&. Inf. 
 
 3d N. H. Inf. 
 
 ^oth N. Y. Inf 
 
 Towle, John 
 Treadwell, Henry S. 
 
 Tuttle, Albert 
 
 Wade, James H. 
 Walker, George H. 
 Walker, John H. 
 Wall, William H. 
 Walsh, Richard R. 
 Ward, Charles A. 
 Warfield, William V. 
 Warren, Joseph G. 
 Wasgatt, Charles E. 
 Webber, William C. 
 Weatherbee, Albert 
 Westcott, E. J., 
 White, Thomas J. 
 Whiting, Charles H. 
 Whittemore, Eugene 
 Whitney, Frederick 
 Whitney, William H 
 
 Wilder, Eben 
 
 Wilkinson, Frank 
 Wilson, William W. 
 Winnett, Wendell W 
 Witham, John B. 
 
 WiTHINGTON, JnO. C. 
 
 Woodward, Albert A. 
 Wright, Joseph W. B. 
 Wright, Samuel 
 Wright, Samuel C. 
 Young, Thomas H. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 53d Mass. Inf. 
 
 { U. S. Sig. Corps, 
 I 45th Mass. Inf. 
 
 38th Mass. Inf. 
 rst Me. Batt. 
 1st Mass. Cav. 
 rst Mass. Cav. 
 ibt Mass. Cav. 
 3d Mass. Rifles. 
 2nd U. S. Cav. 
 5th Mass. Inf. 
 31st Me. Inf. 
 27th Me, Inf, 
 51st Mass., Inf. 
 60th Mass. Inf. 
 6th Me. Inf. 
 I St Mass. Cav. 
 3d Mass. Inf. 
 15th Mass. Inf. 
 43d Mass. Inf. 
 
 j U. S. Navv. 
 I 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 26th Me. Inf. 
 ist ^lass. H. Art. 
 3d Mass. H. Art 
 33d U. S. Inf. 
 1st Mass. Inf. 
 T2th R. I. Inf. 
 14th Mass. Batt 
 1st Mass. Cav. 
 29th Mass. Inf. 
 44th Mass. Inf. 
 
NAME. 'J^ -. ' 
 
 SERVICE. 
 
 DIED. 
 
 Joseph J. Bell, 
 
 5th Mass. Inf. 
 
 January 7, 1881. 
 
 William C. Aldrich, 
 
 loth Maine Inf. 
 
 January 21, 1882. 
 
 James Leavitt, 
 
 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 August ic, 1882. 
 
 Anthony Neary, 
 
 145th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 February S, 1883. 
 
 John H. Welch, 
 
 3d Mass. Battery, 
 
 June 5, 18S4. 
 
 John H. Foote, 
 
 8th Mass. Inf. 
 
 June 4, 1S85. 
 
 Joseph R. Draper, , ^- 
 
 14th R. I. H. A. 
 
 August 5, 1 88 5. 
 
 George H. Colby, 
 
 44th Mass. Inf. 
 
 September 13, 1886. 
 
 Daniel A. Nyen, 
 
 iithU. S. Inf. 
 
 September 22, 1885. 
 
 C B. Huston, 
 
 1st Mass. Inf. 
 
 December 7, 1886. 
 
 Granville T. Spooner, 
 
 I St Mass. Inf. 
 
 March 14, 1887. 
 
 Chas. Frank King, 
 
 145th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 March 16, 1887. 
 
 Milton G. Wood, 
 
 1st Vt. Inf. 
 
 June 14, 1887. 
 
 John Galvin. 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 August 28, 1887. 
 
 Charles S. Hildreth, 
 
 1 6th Maine Inf. 
 
 December 3, 1S87. 
 
 .William H. Gray, 
 
 ist Mass. Inf. 
 
 April 12, 188S. 
 
 Charles H. Ross, 
 
 I St U. Co. Mass. Inf. 
 
 April 20, 1888. 
 
 John A. Glines, 
 
 1 0 L xyi ct 0 0 . ex V . 
 
 June 17) 1000. 
 
 James H. Kane, 
 
 2d Mass. L. Bat. 
 
 January 26, 1889. 
 
 Alvin M. Turner, 
 
 isL j>jass. n. rv. 
 
 February 20, 1889. 
 
 George R. King, 
 
 ith AT a s*; Tnf 
 
 February 25) 1889 
 
 David M. Carter, 
 
 
 ivi arcu 10, looy. 
 
 Thomas J. Harrington, 
 
 r f V» A T n c I f 
 
 ^[11 ivi dss. 1 n I . 
 
 iviarcn 20, looc). 
 
 Francis Heald, 
 
 50111 iviass. int. 
 
 February 16, 1890. 
 
 W. C. Johnston, 
 
 4tn u . 0. inr. 
 
 March 21, 1890. 
 
 Arthur H. Wilson, 
 
 /in u . 0. V ei. \ oi. 
 
 May II, 1S90. 
 
 M. A. Kelley, 
 
 1st Mass. Inf. 
 
 May 9, 1890. 
 
 Maurace Levins, 
 
 13th Mass. Inf. 
 
 October 25, 1890. 
 
 Richard F. Tobin, 
 
 U . b. JN avy. 
 
 November 22, 1890. 
 
 Irving Jones, 
 
 j U. S. Signal Corps, and 
 
 December 6, 1890. 
 
 / 44th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Alex. A. Peterson, 
 
 5th Mass. Inf. 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 March, 1S91. 
 
 Frank Montague, 
 
 March 29, 1891. 
 
 Wm. B. Whiting, 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 April 27, 1891. 
 
 Abel J. Woodbine, 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 June 3, 1891. 
 
 Edward A. Knapp, 
 
 4th Mass. H. Art. 
 
 January 20, 1892. 
 
 Henry H. Stone. 
 
 nth Mass. Inf. 
 
 March 11, 1S92. 
 
 Wm. . Huntington, 
 
 ist Mass. Cav. 
 
 April 24, 1892. 
 
 John Glinn, 
 
 U. S. Navy. 
 
 May 20, 1892. 
 
 Francis J. Baxter, 
 
 13th Mass.' Inf. 
 
 June 23, 1892. 
 
 Edmund Crockett, 
 
 ist. Mass. Cav. 
 
 July 20, 1892. 
 
 Hugh Doherty, 
 
 U. S. Med. Cadet 
 
 July 31, 1S92. 
 
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. 
 
 AMOS. T. WHITE. 
 
 CHARLES J. NOYES. 
 JOHN F. MERROW. 
 
 FRED. P. LAFORME. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER BLAKE. 
 HENRY F. NAPHEN. 
 W. A. BATTEY, 
 
 JOHN A. STETSON. 
 GEORGE H. BOND. 
 JABEZ B. COLE. 
 
 S. GARDNER BARRETT. 
 DAVID A. BERRY. 
 
 ALBA E. CHAMBERLAIN. 
 OLIVER W. CHENERY. 
 MILES S. CAHILL. 
 DANIEL A. COOK. 
 
 CHAS. H. DODGE. 
 
 W. E. L. DILLOWAY. 
 DR. A, T. DAVISON. 
 JAMES H. DIXON, 
 
 SOLOMOM A. WOODS. 
 EDWARD SLINEY. 
 MOODY MERRILL. 
 
 DR. LIBERTY D. PACKARD. 
 BENJAMIM DEAN. 
 
 JAMES R. SHATTUCK. 
 WILLIAM TYNER. 
 THOMAS HILLS. 
 
 CLARENCE HALLETT. 
 BENJAMIN JAMES. 
 
 JOSIAH S. DEAN. 
 
 FRANK P. DUNLOP. 
 REV. H. A. EVANS. 
 THOS. W. FLOOD. 
 
 JOHN L. GOODMAN. 
 ALONZO G. HAM. 
 
 SIDNEY HOLMES, 
 
 WARREN F. HALL. 
 BENJ. JAMES, JR. 
 CHAS. S. JAMES 
 
 ROBERT F. MEANS. 
 
 JAMES LEWIS. 
 
 REV. J. J. LEWIS. 
 
 THOMAS LUTTED. 
 PHINEAS ELTON. 
 
 JOHN W. NICHOLS. 
 
 ISAAC T. CAMPBELL. 
 SAMUEL KELLEY, 
 
 WALTER C. SHAPLEIGH. 
 ROBERT H. BARHAM. 
 ALBERT H. STONE. 
 
 DANIEL LEWIS. 
 
 W. S. MILLIGAN. 
 
 STEPHEN MEAGHER. 
 MONSIER D. MANN. 
 
 WILLIAM E. MANSFIELD. 
 MILTON C. PAIGE. 
 RICHARD L. SOMES. 
 WM. P. STONE. 
 
 JOHN C. TIBBETTS. 
 
 THOMAS F. BELL. 
 
 ALDEN E. WHITMORE. 
 ELIJAH H. GOODWIN. 
 
 THOMAS A. JACKSON. 
 
 LAWRENCE N. SHAW. 
 ARTHUR T. BLISS. 
 
 MICHAEL J. RYDER. 
 AUSTIN AREY. 
 
 ARTHUR W. BOWDEN. 
 WILLIAM G. BAIL. 
 
 C. B. TALFORD. 
 
 EDWARD D. TREADWELL. 
 BENJ. F. TOOMBS. 
 
 SOLOMON WEISCOPF. 
 TIMOTHY WHEATER. 
 J. E. WELSH. 
 
 HARVEY WAIT. 
 R. WOODSOME. 
 
 SAMUEL H. WISE. 
 
 ALBERT M. WILLIAMS. 
 
 HOBART S. HUSSEY. 
 
The return to Gov. Andrew, representing the State, 
 of the tattered flags which had been borne by 
 its soldiers during the War of the Rebellion. 
 
 In 1865, the war being ended, and our regiments and batteries having returned 
 home, it was determined by Gov. Andrew that the colors borne by them during the 
 war should be formally returned to the State, and received with all the honors which 
 the cause they symbolized made proper. The twenty-second day of December, the anni- 
 versary of the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620, was selected as the day on which the 
 ceremony should take place. 
 
 Every organization was represented, the veterans clad in their old uniforms, and 
 carrying their tattered flags. The color bearers were stationed upon the steps leading 
 to the Capitol. 
 
 Maj. Gen. Darius N. Couch, who had been selected to command, then addressed 
 Gov. Andrew as follows : 
 
 "May it please your Excellency: — We have come here to-day as the representatives of the army 
 of volunteers furnished by Massachusetts for the suppression of the Rebellion, bringing these colors in 
 order to return them to the State who intrusted them to our keeping. 
 
 You must, however, pardon us if we give them up with profound regret ; for these tattered shreds 
 remind us of long and fatiguing marches, cold bivouacs, and many hard fought battles. The rents in 
 their folds, the battle stains on their escutcheons, the blood of our comrades that has sanctified the 
 soil of a hundred fields, attest the sacrifices that have been made, the courage and constancy shown, 
 that the nation might live. It is, sir, a peculiar satisfaction and pleasure to us, that you, who have been 
 an honor to the State and Nation, from your marked patriotism and fidelity throughout the war, and 
 have been identified with every organization before you, are now here to receive back, as the State cus- 
 todian of her precious relics, these emblems of the devotion of her sons. May it please your Excel- 
 lency, the colors of the Massachusetts volunteers are returned to the State." 
 
 The Governor replied eloquently as follows : 
 
 " General : — This pageant, so full of pathos and of glory, forms the concluding scene in the long 
 series of visible actions and events in which Massachusetts has borne a part for the overthrow of the 
 Rebellion and the vindication of the Union. 
 
 These banners returned to the Government of the Commonwealth through welcome hands. Borne 
 one by one out of th^s Capitol during more than four years of civil war, as the symbols of the nation 
 and the Commonwealth, under which the battalions of Massachusetts departed to the fields ; they come 
 back again, borne hither by surviving representatives of the same heroic regiments and companies to 
 which they were entrusted. 
 
 At the hands. General, of yourself, the ranking officer of the volunteers of the Commonwealth, 
 (one of the earliest who accepted a regimental command under the appointment of the Governor of 
 Massachusetts), and of this grand column of scarred and heroic veterans who guard them home, they 
 are returned with honors becoming relics so venerable, soldiers so brave, and citizens so beloved. 
 
 Proud memories of many fields; sweet memories alike of valor and friendship; sad memories of 
 our fraternal strife ; tender memories of our fallen brothers and sons, whose dying eyes looked last 
 upon their flaming folds; grand memories of heroic virtues, sublime by grief; exultant memories of the 
 great and final victories of our country, our Union, and the righteous cause ; thankful memories of a 
 deliverance wrought out for human nature itself, unexampled by any former achievement of arms ; 
 immortal memories with immortal honors blended, — twine around these splintered staves, weave them- 
 selves along the warp and woof of these familiar flags, war worn, begrimed, and baptized with blood. 
 Let the brave heart, the trusty heart, the deep, unfathomable heart, in words of more than mortal elo- 
 quence uttered, though unexpressed, speak the emotions of grateful veneration for which these lips of 
 mine are alike too feeble and unworthy. 
 
 General, I accept these relics in behalf of the people and the Commonwealth. They will be pre- 
 served and cherished, amid all the vicissitudes of the future, as mementoes of brave men and noble 
 actions."