'fM.vi,:t>,\,i»>y' ::^ 17^13 RE OF THE Rhode Island Fiftieth Anniversary OF THE TTLE OF GETTYSBURG COMMISSION Glass _£_121. Book___,5? ,1^47 REPORT OF THE Rhode Island Fiftieth Anniversary OF THE Battle of Gettysburg Commission PROVIDENCE : Rhode Island Printing Company 1914 ^-^ v'JOfS^ D. Of BJ FEB ^.i 1919, REPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG COMMISSION. To the Honorable, the General Assembly of Rhode Island: The Commission appointed by His Excellency, The Governor, in conformity with the following resolution has the honor to submit this report. The text of the resolution of this State is as follows: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. In General Assembly. January Session, A. D., 1913. H. 25 Substitute "A" RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A SUITABLE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNI- VERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, AND MAKING AN AP- PROPRIATION FOR THE EXPENSES OF SUCH REPRESENTATION. Whereas, The fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg will occur on the first, second, third and fourth days of July, A. D. 1913; and Whereas, The State of Pennsylvania lias invited the State of Rhode Island to participate in the celebration of said anniversary on the battlefield, and has created a board of commissioners to perfect and execute plans for said celebra- tion, in co-operation with other states; and Whereas, To that end the States of New \"ork, New Jersey, and other States have already accepted invitations to co-operate with the State of Penn- sylvania, and have appropriated money for the expenses incident thereto, and have appointed commissioners therefor; and Whereas, The Congress of the United States is to take similar action on the part of the Federal Government ; therefore be it Resolved, Tliat the invitation aforesaid of the State of Pennsylvania be and the same hereby is accepted, and that His Excellency, the Governor, be and he liereby is authorized and requested to appoint live suitable persons, resi- dents of this State, as commissioners to consult and co-operate witli the com- missioners of the State of Pennsylvania and with the commissioners of other States and of tlie Federal Government, to the end that, so far as this State is concerned, the plans for tlie proper observance of said anniversary may be patriotically and successfully carried out; said commissioners to arrange and to have full authority to provide for tiie transportation to and from said bat- tlefield on said occasion of the general officers of tlie State and of all honor- ably discharged veterans of tlie Civil War of 1861-1865, now residing in the State; and be it further Resolved, That said commissioners shall serve without pay, but their neces- sary expenses and the expenses of transportation as aforesaid shall be paid by the general treasurer; for whicii purposes the sum of seven tliousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated; and the State auditor is hereby directed to draw his orders upon the general treasurer for the payment thereof on the receipt by him of properly authenticated vouchers approved and signed by the Governor. The Commission as named on May 3rd was Gen, Elisha H. Rhodes^ of Providence, Hon, Ezra Dixon^ of Bristol, Capt, Gideon Spencer, of Warwick, Hon, Alvin C Cash, of Pawtucket, Gen. Charles W. Abbot, Jr., of Warren. The Commission first met on May 5th and, having been duly sworn, organized by electing Gen. Rhodes as Chairman and Gen. Abbot as Sec- retary and Treasurer. A circular letter from the Pennsylvania Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Commission was presented by Gen. Rhodes, who had some time previously been appointed by the Governor to represent the State in co-operating with Pennsylvania and was subsequently selected as a member of the Standing Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic. There was also a request that a member of the Commission should be present at Philadelphia by May 15th em- powered without fail to report the number of the party that would rep- resent the State at the celebration, in order that the necessary reserva- tions in the camp might be made. Realizing that the time in which to take the necessary steps to secure the desired information was very short, it was voted to publish a circular modeled after the one previously men- tioned and distribute it as soon as possible. The circular was as follows: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYS- BURG COMMISSION. Providence, R. L, May 6, 1913. The following circular letter is published for the information and guidance of all honorably discharged veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65, now residents of this State, who desire to participate in the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg as provided for by Resolution, House No. 25, January Session, A. D. 1913, Substitute "A." Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG COMMISSION. . Commissioners Gettysburg Headquarters J. M. SCHOONMAKER, Colonel, 14th 231 Baltimore Street Cavalry and Brevet Brig. Gen'l U. OflScers S. Vols. WM. D. DIXON, Brevet Brig.Gen'l COLOXEL J. M. SCHOONiLiKER, U. S. Vols. Cbairman R. BRUCE RICKETTS, Major and Brevet Col., 1st Pa., Art. The Pittsburgh and I^ake Erie Rail- ALEXANDER McDOWELL, Ser- road Co., Pittsburgh geant 121st Pa. lufty. and Brevet Major. LT. COL. LEWIS E. BEITLER, IRWIN K. CAMPBELL, Corporal, Secretary 9th Pa. Reserves. , Room 509, Capitol W. J. PATTERSON, Capt., 62d Pa. Harrisburg Infty. WILLIAM E. MILLER, Capt., 3rd Pa. Cavalry. GEORGE F. BAER, Capt., 133rd Pa. Infty. JOHN P. GREEN, Capt. and Asst. Adj. Gen. U. S. Vols. Room 509 Capitol, Harrisburg, April 5th, 1913. To the Veterans of the Civil war. Comrade : OFFICIAL DETAILED INFORMATION concerning the above Celebration is here given IN FULL, that such Veterans as Pennsylvania may have the honor 5 of entertaining at Gettysburg at the Great Reunion may learn its general scope and plans and all arrangements, so far perfected, for tlieir care, comfort and pleasure. Very respectfully yours, J. M. schoonmaTker, Chairman. LEWIS E. BEITLER, Secretary. 1. Inception: Pennsylvania, by Act of Assembly, approved May 13, 1909, created the above Commission " * * * to consider and arrange for a proper and fitting recognition and observance, at Gettysburg, of the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg; Avith authority to invite the co-operation of the Con- gress of the United States, and of other States and Commonwealths." defined the Commission's duties and prerogatives and made an appropria- tion for preliminary expenses. 2. Invitation: Pennsylvania, by its Commission, that month formally in- vited the Congress of the United States and her Sister States and Com- monwealths "to accept this invitation from the Commonwealtli upon whose soil the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, to share in this important anniver- sary and to help to make it an event worthy of its historical signifi- cance, and an occasion creditable and impressive to our great and re- united Nation." and likewise invited the co-operation and participation of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the United Confederate Veterans. 3. Acceptances: Congress, in June, 1910, under Concurrent Resolution created a Joint Special Committee of Congress on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. « * * * to confer with the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Commission of Pennsylvania and report as soon as may be, the recommendations of said committee as to the proper action to be taken by Congress to enable the United States fittingly to join in the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of G<^ttysburg." and every State, Commonwealth and Territory, the District of Columbia, Porto Rico. Hawaii and Alaska, by their respective Governors, accredited a Representative to the Pennsylvania Commission, and both the Grand Army of the Republic and the United Confederate Veterans appointed a General Committee thereon, respectively, all to so aid as above. * * * 4. General Conferences: Pennsylvania in October, 1910, for the purpose of agreeing upon the general scope and plans of the Celebration invited and arranged for the first General Conference of her commission, the Con- gressional Committee. Officers of the War Department, the Ropresenta- 6 tives to her Commission from the several Commonwealths, States and Territories, and the Chairmen of the G. A. R. and U. C. V. Committees, at Gettysburg, Pa., followed in May, 1912, and January, 1913, by the Second and Third, at Washington, D. C, and Philadelphia, Pa., respectively, to be now followed within a month by the Fourth and final Conference at Gettysburg, when all remaining details will be perfected. 5. General Scope and Plans: At these General Conferences it was decided the celebration shall be a Great Reunion at Getty sbvirg, Pa., from the North, South, East and West, of the Veterans of the Civil War, on July 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th, 1913. 6. Host: Pennsylvania — she providing all entertainment at Gettysburg dur- ing July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1913, for Forty Thousand (40,000) honorably dis- charged Veterans of the Civil War," and she and the National Govern- ment together, as provided by the Act of Congress of August, 26, 1912, by each paying $150,000.00 for the War Department with the $300,000.00 total, to create and maintain a great Camp around the Battlefield, com- plete in all its provisions of camp and garrison equipment, with all Quar- termaster, Commissary, Hospital and other necessary supplies ample for such Forty Thousand (40,000) Veterans. 7. Camp Accommodations: The Camp comprises some Two Hundred and Eighty (280) contiguous acres, starting about Two Hundred (200) yards from the High Water Mark Monument on the Battlefield, and lying to the southwest of the town and partly upon the scene of the first day's fight, consists of 5.000 tents, regularly holding twelve (12) men each, but now to hold but eight (8) Veterans, each Veteran being supplied with a separate cot, blanket and mess kit (the latter to become his property), each tent to contain also tAvo (2) hand basins, one (1) water bucket and two (2) lanterns for candles, and candles for each. Towels, soap and other toilet articles must be provided by the Veteran himself. Meals to be served him at tables adjoining the kitchen at the end of each Com- pany street. His baggage must not include any trunk, but must be re- stricted to hand baggage only, the handling and care of which rests with him. To aid in prompt delivery, all mail matter and telegrams must not only be plainly addressed to the individual Veteran, but also must in addition state "Veteran with Maine Delegation" or "Mississippi Delega- tion," or whatever state delegation it may be. The Pennsylvania Com- mission having charge of the order of exercises during the Celebration; the physical control of the Camp and grounds and the movements of troops and marching bodies therein to be in charge of the Secretary of War, under such Officers as he may detail for that purpose. 8. Assignment to Camp Accom.modations: Immediately upon a State, through its Representative to our Commission, advising us definitely how many Veterans will be present from that State as our Guests, the Pennsylva- nia Commission will assign to that State a section of the oamp witli suffi- cient tents, all sub-divisions of these tents in such section to be made only by that State's Representative to our Commission, Pennsylvania mak- ing no assignments save to an entire State. 9. When Camp Will be Opened and Closed: To avoid as far as possible con- gesting the railroads at Gettysburg in bringing and taking away our Guests, the Camp will be opened, in complete readiness for the reception of Veterans on Sunday, June 29, 1913, the first meal to be served being Supper that evening, and will continue open until the following Sunday, July 6, 1913, the last meal to be served being Breakfast that morning; no one, under any circumstances whatsoever, being allowed in the Camp be- fore nor after these dates. 10. Entire Camp and All Arrangements for Veterans ONLY: Under the Act«i of Assembly of Pennsylvania and of the Congress of the United States, only Veterans of the Civil War may be provided food, shelter and enter- tainment within the Great Camp around the Battlefield; therefore, no woman, nor child, nor any man not such Veteran, will be given such food, shelter or entertainment therein, and no Veteran accompanied at Gettys- burg by a woman or ch.ild. or man not such Veteran, will be given anv such food, shelter or entertainment therein for himself and them also, but only for himself alone, the above law so prohibiting, and therefore no sleeping, toilet, or other arrangements that would make it possible for women or children to sleen or be fed in the Camp have or will be made. Further, no Veteran should bring to Gettysburg any member of his familv or other person for whom he will so have to obtain food and quarters out- side the Camp, unless all arrangements therefor have first been made and secured by him for them before he or they come to Gettysburg. 11. Necessary Credentials: To the end that this Great Reunion may be en- joyed to the full by only those for whom Pennsylvania and likewise the National Government and her Sister Commonwealth. States and Terri- tories have intended and planned it. i. e., the known Veterans of the Civil War, and only by him, Pennsylvania and the National Government, by the Officers there detailed for the purpose, and before any entrance to or accommodations in the great Camp will be allowed or given, will exact an authentic Credential from each and everv individual Veteran showing him such to be. which must either be his Honorable Discharge, his Pen- sion Certificate or a Certificate of Service from either the Governor of his State in which he enlisted (or from the Oflicer the Governor desig- nates) or, if he was a Regular, from the U. S. War Department, or, if he was a Sailor or Member of the Marine Corps, from the U. S. Navy De- partment, or a Certificate of Identifi elation from a Commander of a Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, or from a Commander of a Camp of the United Confederate Veterans. 14. Programme of Exercises: The programme for the four days' exercises and entertainment is not yet perfected in detail, but the tentative sugges- tions are: July 1st — Veterans' Day: Appropriate exercises under the joint direction of tlie Pennsylvania Commission, and the Commanders-in-Chief of the Grand Army of tlie Re- public and the United Confederate Veterans. July 2d — Military Day: Under the direction of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Special detachments of each arm of tlie Regular Service to participate as directed. July 3d — Civic Day: Under the direction of the Governor of tlie Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, presiding, and participated in by the Governors of the several States. Orations, sermon and music. July 4th — National Day: The Chief Justice of the United States presiding. Forenoon, Oration by the President of the United States. Hign Moon, he to lay tlie corner- stone of a great Peace Memorial. Evening, Firewoi'ks. 15. Reunions: A great tent, seating between ten thousand (10,UUU) and fifteen thousand (lo,UOU) Veterans, will be erected immediately adjoining the Camp, and therein will occur the above Exercises, excepting the Alilitary Parade and Fireworks, and therein, save for the hours set apart for the above Exercises, the Veterans may hold all Reunions they may desire, the tent being arranged to be sub-divided into numerous separate en- closures. All sucli Organizations desiring to tiierein hold such Reunions must address, before June 1st, "Lt. Col. Lewis E. Beitler, Secretary, Penn- sylvania Gettysburg Coiiiiuission, Room No. oO'J, Capitol, Harrisbui'g, Pa.," stating explicitly the name of the Organization or Association, the day, date and hour reservation is desired, and, just as accurately as pos- sible, the number of Veterans who will participate therein. All such re- unions therein will be allowed only after due and formal application is so made, and Official reservation is granted by letter to the proper oiiicer of such Organization, after which official notices of the day, date and hour of the Reunion of the various Organization so granted will be posted on the Official liulletin Boards throughout the Camp. All Veterans of the Civil War, North and South, are urged to wear their Army, Corps, Di- vision, Brigade and Society Badges, as a means of identification to their comrades in like commands, in the expectation that it will assist in im- parting information as to when and where their different organizations meet, and in bringing together comrades who would otherwise, by rea- son of lapse of time, fail to recognize each other. It will be seen that all HONORABLY DISCHARGED VET- ERANS of the Civil War will be provided with TRANSPORTATION to and from Providence and Gettysburg. Subsistence en route must be furnished by Veterans themselves. Particular attention is invited to the provisions of paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Circular letter which must be carefully observed. It is suggested that no Veteran who is not in good health, and able to sleep in a tent, and live on army rations shall make the attempt. At least five ($5.00) dollars should be taken. In- structions from the General Headquarters require that the names of all who desire to go shall be submitted not later than May 14th. It is fully appreciated by the State Commission that this is very short notice, but it is unavoidable, and it is hoped that all Veterans will make up their minds quickly, and mail applications at once to the Secretary, Gettysburg Com- mission, State House, Providence, R. I., giving full name, address, organi- zation in which served, and belief of physical ability to endure the trip. Detailed instructions will then be mailed concerning the trip. It is prob- able that the start will be Sunday evening, June 29th, and the return Saturday morning, July 5th. Veterans are again reminded that applica- tions must be received not later than May 14th, as none after that can be considered. ELISHA H. RHODES, 2nd R. I. Infantry, Chairman. EZRA DIXON, 42nd Mass. Infy. GIDEON SPENCER, 1st R. I. Lt. Arty. ALVIN C. CASH, 7th Mass. Infy. CHARLES W. ABBOT, JR., Secretary-Treasurer. More than two thousand copies were sent out to the commanders of Grand Army Posts for circulation among the members, and to all post- masters in places where no Posts were located or newspapers likely to be readily seen. In addition, the newspapers throughout the State were fur- nished copies with request to print. Several transportation proposals were also discussed and it was estimated that the amount appropriated would admit the participation of about four hundred only. More than six hun- dred applications were received within the time set, many a few days after. In the meantime further transportation proposals were sought and discussed. As it was evident that the number to participate must be re- duced below the limit of those who had signified their wish, another cir- cular as follows was prepared and sent to the applicants with an ad- dressed postal for answer. Rhode Island Gettysburg Commission^ Providence, R. L, May 23, 1913. Dear Sir: The Commission find that about two hundred more names of vet- erans have been received than the State appropriation can take to Gettys- burg. Realizing that perhaps many do not understand the situation and that the Commission must decide within five days, they send this circular. Are you going to Gettysburg? Do j'ou understand that the appropriation pays only for the tickets going and returning — that you must provide for your own meals and sleeping accommodations going and returning — that probably you will be one night and day going and returning? When you arrive you must carry your ov*^n baggage to the Camp, and you are to sleep in tents, and live on U. S. Rations, cooked but issued as when you were in the Army. That 30U V/ill be in these tents and live on these rations for at least four days, with no chance to hire a room or go to a hotel if you are sick. Think it over, at once, and answer questions on enclosed postal card THE DAY YOU RECEIVE IT, WITHOUT FAIL. If any VETERAN is able to pay for transportation, approximately $15.00, and wants to, the Commission will make arrangements for quar- ters in tents at Gettysburg for him. Respectfully, CHARLES W. ABBOT, Jr., Secretary. Many did not respond and others declined, so that the number was reduced to about four hundred. The list was canvassed with great care and a third circular sent as follows: II Rhode Island Gettysburg Commission. Providence, June 16, 1913. Comrade : Your name is on the list to go to Gettysburg. The trip will be by Providence Line boat, leaving Sunday evening, June 29. In order that there may be time to make complete arrangements you are requested to be at the boat. Fox Point Wharf, Providence, by 6 p. m. that day. An en- velope will then be given you containing: 1. An individual round trip ticket, which you must sign; good until July 15. 2. A badge, which you are requested to wear at all times. 3. An identification tag, which you must fill in and carry in your pocket. 4. A pass, which you must show to gain admission to the camp. You should also carry your DISCHARGE, OR A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE from the State in which you enlisted, or PENSION CERTIFI- CATE. 5. A bag tag. You are reminded that only hand baggage can be taken, each to handle his own. Fifty bunks and one hundred mattresses have been reserved on the boat free for the use of all who do not care to pay extra for staterooms. Two hundred staterooms have been reserved, one hundred at $2, the rest at $1. They each contain two bunks, and it is strongly advised that all who can afford to will take them. By sharing the expense two comrades can make the cost only nominal. Stateroom lists will be at the office of Mr. F. C. Church, 58 Exchange Street, Providence, where room checks in either direction can be secured at any time on June 25, 26 and 27, upon payment of cash. The boat is expected to arrive at New York (Pier 15, North River), at 7 a. m. Monday. A special breakfast will be ready to serve at 5 :30 a. m., at 50 cents. Comrades are urged to be prompt in order that all may be served. A special ferry boat will leave the pier for Jersey City at 7:30 a. m., where special train on Pennsylvania Railroad will be taken, to start at 8:12 for Gettysburg, where it is due to arrive about 2 p. m. A lunch will be served on the train. On arrival at Gettysburg the train will stop as near the camp as possible. A section has been set apart for Rhode Island, with tents for nine men each. It is suggested that com- rades form squads of nine among themselve to share tents. The return will be made on Saturday, July 5. The special train leaving Gettysburg at 8 a. m., due at New York at 2:30 p. m. A lunch will be served on the train. The special ferry boat will be ready at Jer- sey City to take the party to the New York pier, where the boat leaves for Providence at 6 p. m. A special supper at 75 cents will be served on the boat at 5 p. m. The time of arrival in Providence is 5 :30 a. m. Sunday. Comrades who may desire to remain longer, or take side trips, are reminded that to secure the full benefit of their ticket they must start for the retuirn from Gettysburg. It is requested that each veteran will state on enclosed postal whether he expects to return with the party. By the Commission. CHARLES W. ABBOT, Jr., Secretary. His Excellency, the Governor, not being able to attend. His Honor Lieutenant Governor Roswell B. Burchard represented the State, accom- panied by Colonels Latimer W. Ballou, Emery J. San Souci and Fred B. Lawton of the Governor's Staff. The other general officers were also obliged to decline. It was deemed best to provide medical attendance for the trip going and returning, and for this purpose Captain Marcius H. Merchant, Medical Corps, and six sergeants of the Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G., specially selected, were detailed by executive order. As none but veterans could be admitted to the general camp, and accommodations in Gettysburg had long before been exhausted, it was necessary to establish a special camp for the official party on the grounds of the Pennsylvania State College. Tentage and camp equipage belonging to the State were taken, and Major Clarence H. Greene, Corps of Engineers, R. I. N. G., placed in charge. Messrs. Charles E. Lincoln and James H. Hogan, represent- ing the Providence Journal and Tribune, respectively, were invited. The 13 expenses of the official party were all defrayed from funds other than those provided by the Gettysburg resolution. The plans for the trip as outlined were carried out, altho about twenty-five who were expected failed to appear at the boat. The arrival at Gettysburg was substantially on time, the veterans being detrained a short distance from their camp, where they were soon made comfortable, averaging about eight to a tent. Members of the Commission, the medi- cal officer and his assistants visited the camp at least once every day and often twice or three times. In this way any complaints or requests could be looked into and remedied or granted, while the medical care so near at hand undoubtedly prevented a great deal of sickness. The food was excellent and abundant, the sanitation perfect, but the weather was warm, and to be able to see the battlefield and enjoy the exercises involved con- siderable and unusual exertion for m.en averaging over seventy years of age. The fact that there was so little sickness may be attributed largely to the excellent arrangements and care, but doubtless the novelty of the situation, and the great enjoyment of so wonderful an experience, had much to do with keeping up an interest that defied physical ailment. The tentative program embodied in the first circular letter was only partially carried out. The exercises in the great tent were interesting, impressive, and well attended, but there seemed to be more pleasure for the majority in wandering over the battlefield or visiting about the camp. Notable among the exercises was the address by Comrade Elisha H. Rhodes on July 1st, participated in chiefly by survivors of the 6th Army Corps, at the Sedgwick Statue, which had been dedicated on June 19th. On July 3rd, Civic Day, Lieutenant Governor Burchard made what was pronounced by many to have been the finest speech heard during the en- tire celebration. The only unpleasant feature of the trip was the delay in leaving Gettysburg on the morning of July 5th. The railroad officials sent word to have the party ready to entrain by 7 :30 a. m., and instruc- tions were given accordingly, but the task of handling so many thousand people was too much for a single track branch railroad and it was nearer noon before the train arrived at the camp. Altho there was a special rep- resentative of the Pennsylvania Railroad at hand charged with the con- duct of affairs, so far as the Rhode Islanders vv'ere concerned it seemed impossible for him to get reliable information from the harassed offixials of another road, so that no definite instructions could be sent to the camp 14 at any time during that long, hot and tedious forenoon. The heavily loaded train constantly lost time and before Harrisburg was reached it was evident that it could not reach New York until long after the time for the boat to sail. Telegrams were therefore sent to various officials of the railroad and boat line in New York, Providence and New Haven, explaining the situation, and asking that the boat be held. It was not until the train left Philadelphia that an affirmative answer was received, and it was after eleven when the party were on board, the arrival at Providence being about 10 a. m. The Veteran Members of the Commission desire to place on record their high appreciation of the services of General Charles W. Abbot, Jr., the Adjutant General of Rhode Island, in making the reunion as far as Rhode Island was concerned a distinguished success. His knowledge of the transportation service not only saved much expense to the State, but by his admirable management contributed to the comfort and convenience of the old soldiers. The manner in which he as Secretary and Treasurer of the Com- mission conducted the large correspondence, the preparation of the numer- ous circulars ^and notices, as well as his careful disbursement of the appro- bation, has won our highest commendation. A statement of expenditures follows, showing an unused balarice of ^681.26. General Elisha H. Rhodes, Expenses of attending General Gettysburg Commission meetings jR6o 90 Gen. Charles W. Abbot, Jr., Postage, express and postals 25 78 Gen. Charles W. Abbot, Jr., Postage 15 00 Incidental expenses. Express, meals, etc 401 50 The Cole Teaming Company, Expressing 12 00 E. L. Freeman, Printing 9 85 R. I. Printing Company, Printing 16 50 The Whitehead and Hoag Company, Badges 75 75 N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., Tickets 5,247 10 15 R. I. Printing Company, Tags, circulars ^31 50 R. L. Rose Company, Supplies 48 71 Western Union, Telegrams 5 68 Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Transportation I34 7^ Clerical Assistance, etc 105 00 Cole Teaming Company, Transportation 10 00 Gen. Charles W. Abbot, Jr., Envelopes, postage for report 20 00 Printing and binding report 98 75 ;?6,3i8 74 Respectfull}' submitted, ELISHA H. RHODES, EZRA DIXON, GIDEON SPENCER, ALVIN C. CASH, CHARLES W. ABBOT, Jr. 16 LIST OF VETERANS AT FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, Held at Gettysburg, Pa. Abbott, James A., Acheson, Colin T. K., Aldrich, Charles, Aldrich, Thomas M., Alexander, Alanson, Allen, Andrew !•» Allen, Samuel W. K., Allison, William F., Anderson, Lindsay, Armington, Frederick J. Arnold, George B., .Arnold, John R., Arnold, Malfred A., Arnold, Henry O., Babcock, Charles H., Bailey, John H., Baker, William H., Ballou, Nelson J. Barber, EUery, Barber, James A., Barber, Paul M., Barber, Silas E., Barbour, Charles A., Bassett, George E., Bates, Albert G., Beithal, Louis, Bellamy, George, Bellamy, John, Bender, Oscar N., Bennett, George B., Bennett, Samuel A., Binning, John, Billings', William F., Billings, John W., Blanchard, Norman. Blanding, Albert W., Bliss, George N., Blount, Jubal, Co. C, 3rd R. I. H. A. Navy Co. C, 2nd R. L Infy. Battv. A, 1st R. L L. A. Co. C, 11th R. L Infy. Co. B, 9th R. I. Infy., Co. G, 21st Conn. 1st Batt., 11th U. S. Infantry. Co. B, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. A, 2nd R. 1. Infy. Co. D, 10th R. I. Infy. Signal Corps, U. S. Army. 1st R. I. D. M., 1st R. I. Cav. Co. A, 9th N. Y. Cav.. Batty. H, Ist R. I. L. A. Co. A, 14th R. I. H. A. Co. D, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. G, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. E, 1st R. I. D. M. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L, A. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. I, 1st R. I D. M. Co. B, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. F, 10th R. I. Infy. Co. H, 1st R. I. D. M. Co. G, 1st R. I. D. M., Co. C, 11th R. I. Infy. Co. F, 5th R. I. H. A. Co. B, 9th R. I. Infv. Co. A, 3rd R. I. H. A. Signal Corps, U. S. A. Cos. A and F, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. A, 9th R. I. Infy., Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. 176th N. Y. 19th Mass'. Imfy, Unattached. Co. C, 4th Mass. H. A. 108th N. Y. Vols. Co. L, 2iid Mass. H. A. Co. C, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. A, 9th R. I. Infy., Co. H., 12th R. I. Infy. 17 Boria, Lewis M., Co. A, 1st Ver. H. A. Boulester, James E., Co. I, 2nd R. I. Infy. Bowen, Andrew, Co. A, 11th R.I.Infy.,Co.M,3rd R,LCav. Bowen, William G., Co. A, 11th R. I. Infy. Bowden, Charles H., Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Bowden, John R, Co. K, 12th R. I. Infy. Bowen, George W., Co. I, 24th Mass. Bowman, Alonzo, Co. F, 1st Conn. H. A. Brady, Alexander, Batty. D, 1st R. I. L. A. Braman, George W., Co. K, 2nd R. I. Infy. Branigan, John, Cos. D and I, 7th R. I. Infy. Brown, Charles W., Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Brown, Charles W., Co. A, 1st R. I. D. M., Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. Brown, Oliver P., Co. H, 2nd R. I. Infy. Brown, William, Co. L, 3rd R. I. H. A. Bucklin, Jeremiah. Batty. E, 1st R. I. L. A. Buffinton, Samuel L., 18th Mass. Bullock, Charles H., Co. C, 22nd Mass. Infy. Burdick, John M., Co. D, 22nd Was. Vols. Burc^ess, Richard J., Co. F, 1st R. I. Cav. Burlingame, Ray G., Co. E, 10th R. I. Infy. Burns, Andrew, Batty. E, 1st R. I. L. A. Burt, Frederick A., Co. H, 2nd R. I. Infy. Bullock, Joseph R., Co. A, 1st R. I. D. M. Capron, George N., Co. H, 11th R. I. Infy. Carpenter, Oscar N., Co. B, 1st R. I. Cav. Carpenter, Christopher, Batty. D, 1st R. I. L. A. Carlin, Daniel J., Co. G, 214th Penn. Infy. Carr, Jesse, Co. F, 7th R. I. Infy. Carr, Frank, Co. B, 2nd R. I. Infy. Carroll, M. R., Cos. G, E, F, 73rd N. Y. Infy. Carson, Arthur, 3rd Penn. L. A. Carter, Hiram A., Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. Cassen, Joseph S., Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Chace, James E., Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. Chace, George W., Co. G, 10th, Co. K, 11th R. I. Infy. Chase, Henry M., Co. A. 7th Squadron R. I. Cav. Champlain, Wm. A., nth U. S. Infy. Chapman, Amos P., Co. B, 4th R. I. Infy. Chapman, Cornelius, Batty. H, 1st R. I. L. A. Cheek, George H., Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. Cherry, James, Co. C, 4th R. I. Infy. Clark, Henry H., Co. A, 9th R. I. Infy. Clark, Jacob, Co. D, 1st U. S. Col. Regt. Clark, John R., Co. B, 4th R. I.. Infy. Clarke, Napoleon, Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Clarkson, Edwin. Co. C, 3rd Regt., Mass. V. M. Colburn, Charles H., Co. C, 1st R. I. Cav. Collins, \Vil1iam T., Co. B, 9th R. I. Infy. Collamore, E. T., Co. I, 9th R. I. Infy. Congdon, Thomas, Co. F, 65th N. Y. Cornell, William R., Co. F, 1st R.I.D.M.,Co.K,llth Infy. Cornell, Joseph P.. Co. C, 9th, Co. I. r2th R. I. Infv. Cullen, John, Co. A, 9th, Co. H, 12th R. I. Infy. 1 8 Cnrran, Timothy E., Cram, Henry. Dakin, Isaac, Damon, Joseph, Darling, Edward E., Darling, Esek R., Dary, Orville L., Davis, William H., Day, Edwin H., Degnan, John, Delanah, Albert W., Dennico, Joseph, DeWolf, Louis C., Dilliber, James H., Dockray, John B., Donovan, Jeremiah. Douglas, William B., Downes, Charles N., Drown, Joshua C, Dunlop, Sylvester, Dunn, James, Dunn, James S., Dustin, Erdix F., Earle, Anthony L, Easterbrooks, Ceorge, Ennis-, Charles D., Erwin. George, Es'leeck. Charles E., Farrell, Bernard. Fish, Roland, Fisher, George H., Fitzpatrick. Richard, Fletcher, Georcre H., Foster, Jerry B., Gale, Fernando, Gallagher. Francis, Garlick. Charles H.. Gates, Theodore W., Gavitt. William H., Cib'bons. Michael J., Gilbert, John H., Gladding, William H., Goodwin, Terrence, Gough, John, Graves, George A., Greene, George D., Greene, Wiillipm H., Gregory, Louis, flurry, Edward F.. Haggerty, Tames, Hall. Charles W., Hall, George C, Hanlon. Felix, Co. G, 9th R. L Infy. Co. D, 12th Ver. Vols. Co. A, 10th R. L Infy. Co. H, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. E, 11th R. I. Infy. Cos. D and I, 7th R. I. Infy. Co. M, 47th Mass. Infy. Co. G, 2nd Reg. F, 5th N. H. U. S. Navy. Co. E, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. B, 12th, Co. M, 14th R. I. Infy. Co. D, 7th R. I. Infy. Battv. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. "H, 3rd R. I. H. A. Navy. 15th and 24th U. S. Infv. Co. A, 2nd R. I. Infy. 16th Maine. Co. A, 5th R. I. H. A. 17th Mass. Co. D, 1st R. J. Cav. Co. E, 4th R. I. Infy. Navy. Signal Corps, U. S. A. Co. H, 4th R. I. Infy. Battv. G, Ist R. I. L. A. Co. B, 4th R. I. Infy. Co. E. 2nd R. I. Infy. 65th N. Y. Infy. 15th Mass. Co. B, 4th R. I Infy. Co. M, 3rd R. I. Cav. Co. FI, 10th N. H. Vols. Co. F, 12tfh R. I. Infy. 2nd Regt., Conn., Batty. G, 1st N. Y. Co. E, 14th Conn. Vols. Navy. Co. K, 25th Mass. Co. B, 13th 111. Navv. Co. b, 5th Mass. Vols. . Co. D, 17th Mass. Vols. Battv. D. 1st R. I. L. A., Navy. 2nd N. Y. H. A. roth N. Y. Vols. Co. H, 7th R. I. Infv. Co. E. 12th R, I. Infy. lOt'h Ver. Co. F. 12th R. T. Infy. 12th Conn. Co. G, 8th Conn. Co. F, 7th R. T. Infy. Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. 19 Havens, William, Hayden, John H., Healy, John, Healy, Reuben A., Healy, Thomas, Heffern, Patrick, Hendry, Henry, Henry, William R., Hervey, James F., Higginbott'om, Thomas, Higgins, Abner, Hiegins, Michael J., Hiilard, Paul M., Hines, William, Holden, Thomas M., Hollahan, John, Holland, Thomas F., Holland, Jeremiah, Holmes, Joseph B., Homan, William, Hopkins, George L., Hopkins, Thomas L., Horton, Charles D., Hoxie, Albert F., Hudson, Marinus, Hunter, George H., Irons, Gilbert A., Jackson, Richard H., Jennerson, Charles, Johnson, James, Johnson, Richard M., Johnson, Thomas W., Johnson, Vv'elcome O., Johnson, Wiilliam P., Jordon, William T., Joslin, Marcus M., Kenney, Thomas, Kenyon, Albert, Kenyon, John T., Kettle, Stephen F., Kiernan, William, Knight, William, Laird, Robert, Lawton, William, Leary, James, Leighton, Gancelo, Leighton, Thomas, Lemons, John H., Lewis, Edward S., Lewis, Marcus, Luther, William H, Luther, Wm. H., Mains, Hugh, Batty. D, 1st R. L L. A. Co. B, 15th Maine. Batty. B, 1st R. L L. A. Co. B, 4th R. L Infy. Co. G, 9th R. L Infy. Co. E, 62nd N. Y. Co. C, 5th N. Y. H. A. Co. I. 11th R. I. Infy. Co. B, 4th R. I. Infy. Co. A, 147th 111. 1st Mass. H. A. Co. M, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. G, 21st Conn. Navy. Co. H, 17th 111. Cav. Batty. E, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. E, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. E, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. F, 3rd Mass. Infy., 4th Mass. Cav. Co. D, 15th Infy. Co. I, 2nd R. I. Infy., Co. D, 1st Cav. Co. F, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. I, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. C, 10th R. I. Infy., Co. C, 2nd Conn. Co. D, Ist R. I. Cav. Co. I, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. A, 10th, Co. I, 11th R. I. Infy. 9th N. Y. Vols. Co. G, 5th R. I. H. A. Co. B, 9th R. I. Infv. Co. D, 4,th R. I. Infy. Co. B, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. A, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. D, 18th Conn. Vols. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. B, Snd R. I. Infy. Co. F, 12th R. I. Infy., Co. H, 9th Me. Co. A, 6th Conn. Co. B, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. iM, 3rd R. I. H. A. Batty. A, 1st R. I. L. A. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. C, 3rd N. Y. Co. E, lOOth N. Y. Infy. 2nd Mass. Co. F, 12th R. I. Infv. 11th U. S. H. A. Co. K, 7th R. I. Infy. Co. I, 29th Conn. Co. H, 3rd Mass. Co. E, 11th R. I. Infy. Co. II, 1st R. L D. M. Marty, Mathew, Mason, John, Massey, William, Matbevvson, Charles S., Matteson, George R., Medbury, John A., M'cssenger, George, McCaffrey, James, McCann, John, McCormack, James, McDonald, James, McGonagle, George M., McGowan, Thomas, MoGratb, John, McHugb, Peter, McKay, Jobn G., McKay, Robert, McLoughlin, Frank, McVee, Daniel, Miiett, Oliver, Mitchell, William, Morton, Horsea Q., Mosely, Nathaniel, Mowry, John B., Mow^y, Rasselas S., Myers, Aibraham R., Myers, George W., Murphy, Daniel, Naylor, David, Naylor, Joseph W., Neff, Hamilton H., Nichols, Galen F., Nichols, Henry, Nichols, Joseph S., Nichols, William C., Nickerson, Elias S., Nickerson, John H., Nickerson, William F., Nightingale, James, Nightingale, Richard, Niven, Robert, Norris, Thomas. Northup, George S., Nottage, William M., Nye, Charles P., Nye, George L., Nutting, Olney E., Oakley, George, Oakley, Frank J., O'Connell, Michael, O'Neil, James E., Openshaw, William E., Owen, Michael, Co. K, 1st R. I. D. M. 7th Mass. 'Co. A, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. C, 1st R.I.D.M., 10th and lltli Inf.. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. G, 1st R. I. Cav. Batty. A, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. H, 5th Conn. Co. K, 33rd Mass. Co. A, 6th Conn. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. 15th U. S. Infy. Navy. Co. C, 4th Co. D, 7th R. I. Infy. Batty. A, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. L, 3rd R. I. H. A. Navy. Co. M, 2nd Mass. Cav. Co. K, 1st R. I. D. M. 'Co. I, 6th Conn. Co. D, 6th Maine. Co. I, 1st U. S. Col. Cav. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L, A. Co. A, 1st Minn. Inf., Co. I, 1st Mass. H. A. Co. A, 4th, Co. B, 7th R. I. Infy. Cos. B and C, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. H, 2nd R. I. Infy. Navy. Navy. Co. B, 18th Infy. Co. I, 9th R. I. Infy. Co. C, 9th R. I. Infy. Batty. B, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. C, 9th R. I. Infy. Navy. Co. D, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. D, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. M, 1st Mass. Co. G, 30th N. Y. Infy. Cos. M and H, 8th N. Y. Cav. Co. H, 12th R. I. Infy. Co. B, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. H, 4th R. I Infy.. Co. A, 1st R. I. D. M. Co. K, 7th R. I. Infy. Co E, 2nd. Co. B. 12th R. I. Infy. Co. C, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. G, 4th R. I. Infy. Co. F, 11th R. I. Infy. Co. A, 10th, Co. C, nth R. I. Infy. 13th Mass. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. E, 4th R. I. Infy. Page, Harlan P., Parish, Samuel A., Partelo, Charles, Partridge, Jasper A., Pannenter, Edwin H., Peck, Charles W., Peck, John H., Peck, John W., Penfield, James H., Pickingill, Henry J., Perkins, Octavius H., Pierce, Alonzo E., Pierce, William H., PoHard, Robert M., Potter, George W., Potter, William W., Prentice, George L., Prior, Thomas, Pullen, Carroll I., Pratt, Alanson, Ralp'h, Warren, Randall, Henry, Randall, John M., Ray, John, Read, Charles F., Read, Henry F., Reynolds, Orville M., Rhodes, Augustus F., Richards, Porter W., Robbins. Albert O., Roffee, Eugene I., Ryan, John, Ryan, IMichael W.. Schofield, Joseph A., Shippee, William A., Simmons, Christopher, Simmons, George C, Slocum, James E., Smith, Albert, Small, Robert W., Smith, Charles H., Smith, Martin S., Smith, Simon F., Southwick, Lyman P., Spencer, Alfred B., Spencer, Jasper, Spencer, John J., Spencer, Luoien W., Spink, William R., Sprague, Frederick D., Spring, Ed son F., Stafford, 'Charles L., Co. C, 7th R. I. Infy. Navy. Co. G, lath R. I. Infy. Co. B, 2nd Mass. Cav. 1st N. H. H. A. Cos. A and I, 10th R. I. Infy. Co. E, 5th R. I. H. A. Co. C, 4th R. I. Infy. Co. F, 56th N. Y. Co. I, 1st N. Y. Infy., and 16th Mass. 65th N. Y. Vols. Cog. A and K, 3rd Ver. Infy. Co. A, 44th Mass. Co. F, 3rd R. I. Cav. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. 10th Mass. Infy. Co. G, 9th R. I. Infy., 2nd and 3rd R. I. Cav. Band, 1st R. I. D. M. Co. D, 1st Conn. H. A. Co. A, 2nd R. I. Infy, Co. M, 11th U. S. H. A. Co. A, 2nd R I. Infy. Co. E, 2nd R. I. Infy. Navy. Co. F, nth R. I. Infy. Cos. B and G, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. E, 1st U. S. A., Co. K, 3rd Mass. H. A. Co. D, 4th R I. Infy. Co. D, nth R. I. Infy. Co. B, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. E, 12th R. I. Infy, Co. I, <)th. Co. H, 2nd R. I. Infv. Co. H, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. G, 5th Conn. Co. H, 10th Conn. Co. A, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. E, 3rd R. I. H. A. Co. H, 1st R. I. D. M. Navy. 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. H, 3rd R. I. Cav. Co. K, 14th R. I. H. A. Co. I, 50th Penn. Infy. Co. K, 1st R. I. D. M. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. A, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. H, 1st R. I. Cav. 21st Mass. Co. A, 1st R. I. Cav. Co. G, nth N. H. Co. D, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. B, 10th R. I. Infy. Staples, Charles A., Staere, Alphonse D., Steere, David R., Steere, John H., •Stone, Albert, Stevens, Daniel C, Streeter, Orville D., Surber, Anson F., Sullivan, Philip O., Swan, Horace, Stroift, William F., Ta^,' Frederick F., TanrTer, Edwin, Thierrance, Lawson C, Tihompson, John L., Thurber, Frank A., Tisdale, Charles F., Tourtellott, Ethan A., Tracy W. Herbert. Trim, Horace L. Trudeau, Napoleon, Tucker, Charles, Tucker, Charles A., Tucker, Cyrene E., Tucker, Frank AT., Tucker, James S., Tucker, Weeden J., Tucker, William O., Valette, Leander N., Vaslet, Napoleon A., Vose, Joshua, Waldron, Sam, Wallace, Ira M., Waller, Benj. G., Warner, David E., Watson, Elisha R., West, Thomas F., Wheelock, Edwin W., Whelen, Peter, Whipple, Henry C, White, Samuel E., White, Thomas Whitman, Charles Williams, Crawford, Williams, Edward, Williams, John, Williams. Samuel H., Williams, Sidney S., Wilson. Albert B.. Winchester, George A. Winsor. John O., Wood, Albert S., Co. E, 7ith R. I. Infy. Co. B, 2nd Mass. H. A. Co. A, 147th 111. Infy. Co. C, 1st R. I. Cav. and Conn. H. A. Batty. G, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. C, 11th R. I. Infy. Cos. G and D, 13th Conn. Sickles' Brigade. Co. I, 1st R. I. D. M. Co. C, 1st Maine Cav. Co. A, 11th U. S. Signal Corps. Co. A, Snd R. I. Infy. Is't Maryland L. A. Co. C, 26th Maine. Cos. B and C, 1st R. I. Cav. 25th Mass. Co. C, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. H, 3rd R. I. Cav. Navy. 10th Mass. Infy. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. A, 2nd, Co. I, 3rd R. I. Cav. 15th Mass. Batty. D, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. G, 21st Conn. Navy. Co. D, 1st Mass. Cav. Co. C, 4th R. I. Infy, Co. I, 2nd R. I. Imfy. Co. A, 1st R.I. Cav. Co. A, 27th Conn. Co. F, 2nd N. H. Cos. I and E, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. C, 5th R. I. H. A. Co. D, 4th, Co. G, 7th R. I. Infy. Co. A, 7th N. Y. Cav. Co. D, 3rd R. I. Cav., Co. K, 1st R. I. D. M. Co. A, 2nd R. I. Infy. Co. H, 15th Mass. Co. F,llth Conn, iith Penn, Infy. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. C, 9th R. I. Infy. Batty. C 1st R. I. L. A. Co. I, llth Conn. Infy. Co. D, 1st Conn. H. A. Co. C, 10th Mass. Batty. E, 1st R. I. L. A. Co. H, 10th R. I. Infy. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A. Batty. F, 1st R. I. L. A, 23 Wood, Luke A.. Co. G, 9th R. I. Iiify. Woodmansee, Henry F., Co. A, 3rd R. I. H. A. Wright, Augustus A., Co. D, 2Tid Mass. H. A. Worden, John, 128th N. Y, Infy. Yost, Edward A.. Cos. E. and B, 2nd R. I. Infy. Young, George E., 18th Conn. Young, George H., Co. F, Conn. Infy. Young, Searles B., Co. K, 7th R. I. Infy. Young, William E., Co. G, 2nd R. I. Infy. Zuill, Henry, Co. E, 2nd R. I. Infy. OFFICIAL PARTY. Lt. Gov. Roswell B. Burchard. Col. Latimer W. Ballon, Aide-de-Camp. Col. Emery J. San Souci, Aide-de-Camp. Col. Fred B. Lawton, Aide-de-Camp. Mr. Edward P. Tobie, Executive Secretary. Maj. Clarence H. Greene, C. E., R. I. N. G. Capt. Marcius H. Merchant, M. C, R. I. N. G. Sergt. David P. Craig, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Sergt. Francis A. Bullock, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Sergt. Max A. Lehmann, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Sergt. Perry Locke, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Sergt. Howard R. Larkham, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Sergt. Edward F. Signor, Hospital Corps, R. I. N. G. Cook Tom Downes and two helpers. Reporter Charles E. Lincoln, Providence Journal Co. Reporter James H. Hogan, Providence Tribune.