This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...Association," April 2, 1862: "This Association has been informed of the many acts of Christian Charity, Sympathy, and Kindness which have been shown by Charles A. Stetson and family to the wounded, sick and suffering soldiers, who have passed through this city on the way to their homes from the seat of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...Association," April 2, 1862: "This Association has been informed of the many acts of Christian Charity, Sympathy, and Kindness which have been shown by Charles A. Stetson and family to the wounded, sick and suffering soldiers, who have passed through this city on the way to their homes from the seat of war. And whereas it is the duty as well as the pleasure of this Association to recognize and acknowledge such acts of disinterested patriotism and benevolence, therefore, resolved, unanimously that this committee! tender their sincere thanks to General Stetson and the members of his family for their kind attention to the sick and wounded soldiers, who have passed through New York on t heir way to their homes. Signed William M. Evarts, Chairman." Among mementoes of the Civil War none is more highly prized MAJOR ALEXANDER McCULLOCH STETSON (From small wartime photograph.) (A descendant of Capt. Benjamin.) Major of 11th Reg. N. V. Volunteers. Col. Ellsworth--"Ellsworth's Zouaves.' Served with the 11th at Fort Monroe and Bull Run and until they were mustered out. than the quill pen with which General U S. Grant wrote a pass dated November 20, 1864, which reads,"Pass General C.A. Stetson and the gentleman in company to City Point, Virginia, and return pass good until used. Signed U.S. Grant, Lieutenant General." This invitation was given with a request to be at City Point, Virginia on the 20th of March, 1865, to remain with General Grant for thirty days, in which time the final action and capture of the Confederate forces would in all probability take place. General Stetson, had two sons in the Civil War, Major A. McC. Stetson, 11th New York Volunteers, and Captain Prince R. Stetson, 15th United States Infantry; and...
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