Excerpt from Record of the Rhode Island Excursion to Gettysburg, October 11-16, 1886: With the Dedicatory Services of the Battlefield Memorials of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers, and Batteries an and B, First R. I. Light Artillery
It is important that the committee be informed immediately if you intend to take the trip, as they are obliged to guarantee the sale of fifty tickets in order to secure the above rates Please fill out and return the enclosed postal card without delay, writing your name, address and number of tickets you require. Further information will be sent to those agreeing to go. This excursion will include citizens and ladies at the same rate as for the Veterans.
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Excerpt from Record of the Rhode Island Excursion to Gettysburg, October 11-16, 1886: With the Dedicatory Services of the Battlefield Memorials of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers, and Batteries an and B, First R. I. Light Artillery
It is important that the committee be informed immediately if you intend to take the trip, as they are obliged to guarantee the sale of fifty tickets in order to secure the above rates Please fill out and return the enclosed postal card without delay, writing your name, address and number of tickets you require. Further information will be sent to those agreeing to go. This excursion will include citizens and ladies at the same rate as for the Veterans.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Record of the Rhode Island Excursion to Gettysburg, October 11-16, 1886: With the Dedicatory Services of the Battlefield Memorials of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers, and Batteries an and B, First R. I. Light Artillery
The following resolution was passed by the General Assembly of Rhode Island, April 14, 1885, viz:
Resolved, That the sum of three thousand dollars is hereby appropriated to perpetuate the participation of the Rhode Island troops at the battle of Gettysburg, to be expended under the supervision of Messrs. Horatio Rogers, Elisha H. Rhodes, Amos M. Bowen, 2nd R. I. volunteers, D. Coit Taylor and Chas. Cornell, Battery "B," Wm. Millen and Pardon S. Jastram, Battery "E," Benjamin H. Child and James P. Rhodes, Battery "A," in manner following, that is to say: One thousand dollars thereof to be paid to the president and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to be expended in the purchase of additional grounds of special interest upon said battlefield, and especially for a site for the memorial of Battery E, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, hereinafter mentioned, and in acquiring rights of way in constructing roads and avenues, in the preservation of natural and artificial defences and in the erection of such memorial structures as are contemplated by the charter of said Association; also a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars each, to be paid to the 2nd Rhode Island Veteran Association, Battery A, Battery B and Battery E, Veteran Associations of the First Rhode Island Light Artillery, respectively, whenever it shall be shown to said committee that said respective Veteran Associations have caused to be erected on the battlefield of Gettysburg a memorial of their respective regiment or batteries satisfactory to the Superintendent of Tablets and Legends of said Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, but the sums so paid respectively shall not exceed the actual cost of the respective memorials; and the state auditor is hereby authorized and directed from time to time to draw his orders on the general treasurer for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the order of said committee.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the heroic sacrifices of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers and Batteries A, B, and E during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of commemorative monuments on the hallowed grounds where they fought. The author provides an in-depth account of the battles, meticulously weaving personal recollections into the historical narrative. The book not only recounts the bravery and hardships endured by these Rhode Island troops but also explores the broader themes of duty, sacrifice, and the preservation of unity in the face of adversity. Through the author's vivid prose, readers will gain a profound understanding of the experiences and motivations of the soldiers who fought in this decisive battle, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring legacy of those who fought for their beliefs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331264491_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331264491
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