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WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Brandon, Vermont, July 6th, 1892.
The Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., was called to order in the Town Hall, at ten o'clock, a. m., and opened in due form. Division Commander H. S. Foster in the chair. The roll being called, the following officers of the Division were found to be present, viz : Commander H. S. Foster, Senior Vice-Com- mander A. G. Fay, Junior Vice-Commander W. H. Headle, Adjutant E. T. Monahan, Quartermaster G. S. Cahill, Surgeon G. O. Webster, In- spector E. T. Griswold, Mustering Officer F. W. Sault, Judge Advocate H. C. Herrick, and Quartermaster Sergeant E. E. Abbott. Division Coimcil : W. H. Boyd and J. B. Ripley. The following named brothers were detailed : Sergeant Major, W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; Chaplain, A. C. Ferris, Camp 56 ; Color Sergeant, H. W. Winter, Camp 56 ; Camp Guard, J. H. Carbo, Camp 19 ; Picket Guard, F. W. Ferns, Camp 56.
By unanimous consent, the order of business was suspended to enable Past Captain Frank L. Greene of Camp 36, to offer a resolution in regard to the dangerous Ulness of Brother O. A. Gee of Cami) 56, as follows :
"Whereas, This Encampment has learned with profound regret of the critical illness of our esteemed and worthy brother. Dr. O. A. Gee, of Camp 56, Brandon,
Therefore, We earnestly desire at this time to re-assure him and his family of our brotherly sympathy, and assure him of our unceasing so- licitude for his welfare, and our firm trust and belief that the genial and helpful presence, we so sorely miss to-day, will soon be restored to us in all its old time health and vigor."
These resolutions were seconded by Inspector Griswold and unani- mously carried.
The following named brothers were appointed a committee to wait upon Brother Gee with the above resolutions : Past Captain F. L. Greene, Camp 36 ; Commander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; and Com- mander E. E. Abbott, Camp 19.
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The Commander then announced the Committee on Credentials, as follows :
Adjutant E. T. Monahan (by virtue of his office), Chairman ; Com- mander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; Past Captain C. E. Griffin, Camp 64.
The Commander declared a recess of thirty minutes for the Com- mittee on Credentials to prepare their report.
The Encampment was called to ox'der at the expiration of the recess, and the Committee on Credentials submitted the following roster of the Tenth Annual Encampment, and the Adjutant called the roU. Those marked thus * were present.
DIVISION OFFICERS.
Commander — *H. S. Foster, Burlington. Senior Vice-Commander — *A. G. Fay, Montpelier. Junior Vice-Commander— *W. H. Headle, Danby. Chief of Staff— T. T. Lamphere, Calais. Surgeon — *G. O. Webster, St. Albans. Chaplain — R. C. Searing, Arlington. Adjutant— *E. T. Monahan, Underbill. QuarteiTiiaster — *G. S. Cahill, Burlington. Inspector — *E. T. Griswold, Bennington. Mustering Officer— *F. W. Sault, West Randolph. Judge Advocate — *H. C. Herrick, Vergennes.
( H. O. Bixby, Chelsea. Division Council — •] *W. H.Boyd, Montreal
( *J. B. Ripley, St. Johnsbury.
Past Colonels— J. C. Rutherford, Burlington ; *F. D. Proctor, Proc- tor ; *C. F. R. Jenne, Brattleboro; *G. E. Terrill, Underbill ; J. E. Fox, Burlington ; *F. L. Eaton, Montpelier ; *E. T. Griswold, Bennington ; H. O. Bixby, Chelsea.
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2. Commander, C. D. Carpenter, Past Captains : *A. L. Harris, L. D. Greene, *C. F. R. Jenne, F. P. Thompson, G. F. Root, R. L. Frost, *A. I. Howe. Delegate, *A. I. Howe. Alternate, G. M. Clay.
4. Commander, M. W. Collins. Past Captains : *Andrew Maurer, W. H. Sears, *E. T. Griswold, J. H. KeUey, A. J. Griffin. Delegate, O. E. Gibson. Alternate, F. H. Ferguson.
6. Commander, M. A. Butler. Past Captains : C. E. Flanders, Hemy Ray. Delegate, *G. E. Morse. Alternate, G. Foster.
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7. Commander, *G. A. Wells. Past Captains : H. L. Colegi'ove, *G. E. Ten-iU, *F. E. TerrUl, F. B. Porter, W. S. Prior. Delegate, G. I. Lincoln. Alternate, L. J. WethereU.
18. Commander, L. S. Page. Past Captains : F. G. West, G. F. Che-
ney, H. J. Herrick, C. M. Bonett, F. M. Crosby, E. C. Grant. Delegate, *W. B. Bowman. Alternate, L. H. Lawrence.
19. Commander, *E. E. Abbott. Past Captains : J. E. Fox, J. C.
Eutherford, G. E. Wright, F. L. Thomas, *F. F. Morse, *H. S. Foster, *H. C. Tracy, C. R. Kent. Delegate, C. R. Kent. Alternate, *A. McKenzie.
22. Commander, *F. A. Duffy. Past Captains : E. C. Poole, M. W. Jones. Delegate, *L. N. Gauthier. Alternate, .
24. Commander, P. S. Woodbmy. Past Captains : N. D. Ripley, E. H.
Bazin, *J. B. Ripley, P. S. Woodbury. Delegate, C. F. Cutting, Alternate, *E. C. Story.
25. Commander, *C. F. Rich. Past Captams : *C. E. Taylor, Geo. E.
McHugh. Delegate, *F. E. Rogers. Alternate, Geo. Rose.
28. Commander, E. G. Reed. Past Captains : Herbert O. Bixby, G. L.
Hayward, Robert B. Smith. Delegate, F. V. TuUer. Alternate,
A. G. Smith. 31. Commander, D. L. Sanders. Past Captains : *F. L. Eaton, O. D.
Clark, C. A. Smith, A. G. Eaton, C. J. FaUon. Delegate, Thos.
Dewey. Alternate, G. C. Bagley.
34. Commander, *W. E. Edwards. Past Captains : H. D. Sparrow, B.
D. Bowen, H. B. Holmes, E. E. Gould, E. C. Hemck. Delegate, H. L. Stickney. Altei'nate, *E. O. Hopkins.
35. Commander, *S. C. Voodry. Past Captain, *S. C. Voodiy. Dele-
gate, *S. C. Voodry. Alternate, Len. Short.
36. Commander, *J. G. Norton. Past Captains : C. A. Searles, M. H.
Garey, B. B. Perkins, *F. L, Greene, *C. H. Anderson. Dele- gate, M. H. Shaw. Alternate, *F. S. Sti'anahan, Jr.
37. Commander, J. B. Eldredge. Past Captains : K. W. Morse, A. J.
Huse, B. G. Goodwin. Delegate, Rev. G. W. Morrow. Alter- nate, *F. W. Sault.
39. Commander, C. F. Beard. Past Captains : T. T. Lamphere, *W.
L. White. Delegate, *W. G. Eastman. Alternate, W. Celley.
40. Commander, H. H. Tracy. Past Captains : F. W. Bundy, B, V.
Lumbra. Delegate, A. H. Tevyaw. Alternate, F. Moore.
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42. Commander, *William Millham. Past Captains : C. I. Cole, A. Bissomiette (deceased). Delegate, *A. W. Isham. Alternate, Chai'les Kenyon.
45. 'Commander, *C. A. Tucker. Past Captains : E. D. Hickey, D. C.
Rogers, A. H. Irish. Delegate, *F. E. Ray. Alternate, .
46. Commander, I. E.Morse. Past Captains: C. F. Hulburd, E. D.
Hen-ick, W. A. Safford. Delegate, B. M. EUingwood. Altern- ate, A. A. Maxfield.
48. Commander, *H. E. Farrow. Past Captains : B. M. Gilfillan, C.
W. Wallace, *H. E. Farrow. Delegate, *W. B. Livingston. Alternate, .
49. Commander, M. H. Brunning. Past Captains : B. C. Berry, F. A.
Dwyer. Delegate, Charles Switzer. Alternate, F. A. Drown.
50. Commander, A. L. Clieney. Past Captains : George Earle, H. B.
Daniels. Delegate, L. J. Eldridge. Alternate, *Don. A. Saun- ders.
51. Commander, G. W. Manning. Past Captains: G. E Stone, C O.
Field. Delegate. A. A. Jones. Alternate, J. J. Gilraore.
52. Commander, A. B Watrous. Past Captains : *F A. Savery, A. B.
Watrous. Delegate, Charles Taylor. Alternate, *W. J. Love- land.
55. Commander, *G. W. Gowett. Past Captains : M. B. Sneden, *C.
C. Pecu. Delegate, *H. C. Herrick. Alternate, Chas. Barrows.
56. Commander, *G. W. Myatt. Past Captains : *\V. C. Langdon, F.
W. Hudson, *E. R. Morse, O. A. Gee. Delegate, *James Meach- am. Alternate, E. W. Barber.
57. Commander, *0. A. Kinney. Past Captains : W. H. Lamb, H. C.
Rann. *E. T. L. Benedict. Delegate, *C. C. Kinney. Alter- nate, L. S. Orr
58. Commander, Henry Lucia. Past Captains : *W. M. Morton, Henry
Lucia. Delegate. *0. McNally. Alternate, H. Wells.
59. Commander, W. H. Brown. Past Captains : C. M. Fox, H. J. Pike.
Delegate, *G. E. Thurber. Alternate, A. C. Fowler.
60. Commander, *W. W. Bennett. Past Captains : *A. J. Davis. Del-
egate, *H. J. Dyer. Alternate, E. M. Marsh.
61. Commander, L. J. French. Past Captain, C. H. Brown. Delegate,
F. G. Woodman. Alternate, H. H. Payne.
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63. Commander, *J. M. Wright. Past Captain, A. C. Plue. Delegate, *A. H. Sanders. Alternate, H. Walker.
63. Commander, C. E. Grant. Past Captains : W. W. White, C. E.
Grant. Delegate, *L. S. Rawson. Alternate, C. Wilder.
64. Commander, O. S. Jones. Past Captains : *C. E. Griffin, H. T.
Kidder, *E. A. Dodge. Delegate, *Chas. Manchester. Alter- nate, S. Streeter.
65. Commander, G. W. Warren. Past Captains : C. E. Flanders, J. J.
Sugden. Delegate, B. W. Abbott. Alternate, W. A. Hubbard.
66. Commander, P. H Patten. Past Captains : C. B. Ross, *Grant
Lincoln. Delegate, W. S. Haynes. Alternate, *E. M. Kellogg.
67. Commander, H. L Vondell. Past Captains : C. C. BaiTctt, J. C.
White. Delegate, O. Witherell. Alternate, W. E. Robinson.
68. Commander, W. E. Cooley. Past Captains : *Max L. Powell, W.
E. Cooley. Delegate, . Alternate, .
69. Commander, *W. F. Leclair. Past Captains : E. W. Parsons, M.
O. Cooper, C. H. Wait, *E. D. Heselton. Delegate, J. F. Yoiing. Alternate, *C. B. Pimer.
70. Commander, Eugene Grant. Past Captains : Geo. H. Newton, Guy
Farman. Delegate, Byron Gilman. Alternate, Ross Kingsley.
72. Commander, A. J. Kelley. Past Captains : *W. H. Headle, *W. H.
Griffith. Delegate, G.H.Belden. Alternate, *C. Mclnty re.
73. Commander, *R. S. Barrett. Past Captain, *Will H. Boyd. Dele-
gate, *W. H. Boyd. Alternate, J. Lane.
74. Commander, *W. M. Sargent. Past Captain, *W. M. Sargent.
Delegate, J. Beedle. Alternate, B. Tennej^.
75. Commander, R. A. Childs. Past Captain, R. A. Childs. Delegate,
G. Fisher. Alternate, H. J. Gray.
76. Commander, G. W. Herring. Past Captain, D. H. Wheeler. Del-
egate, A. W. Boardman." Altei-nate, O. O. Tillotson.
77. Commander, *G. A. Sturtevant. Past Captain, *G, A. Sturtevant.
Delegate, V. S. Witherell. Alternate, E. E. Holmes.
78. Commander, E. F. Savage. Past Captain, Don. D. Grout. Dele-
gate, *L. J. Durkee. Alternate, J. R. Rviss.
79. Commander, R. C. Searing. Past Captain, R. C. Searing. Dele-
gate, M. P. Warner, Alternate, C. H. Burt.
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80. Commander, J. H. Tilton. Past Captain, J. H. Tilton. Delegate
. Alternate, .
81. Commander, E. L. Hardy. Past Captain, F. A. Wheeler. Delegate,
*H. D. Parkhurst. Alternate, C. E. Clough.
83. Commander, *H. S. Hill. Past Captain, *H. S. Hill. Delegate, H. Colbum. Alternate, B. I. Brown.
83. Commander, *C. J. Smith. Past Captain. *C. J. Smith. Delegate,
*L. N. Williamson. Alternate, R. B. Haskins.
84. Commander, N. H.Drew. Delegate, C. A. Kelton. Alternate, C.
L. Gray.
85. Commander, *C. A. Crane. Delegate, *F. E. Manum. Alternate,
E. A. Beauard.
86. Commander, F. W. Gove. Delegate, A. C. Booth. Alternate,
*Justin Crown.
The Commander then announced the following committees :
On Ritual :—F. W. Sault, Andrew Maurer, R. F. Barrett, E. T. L. Benedict, and G. W. Gowett.
On Resolutions .-—A. G. Fay, E. M. Kellogg, H. C. Tracy, W. H. Griffith, L. J. Durkee.
On Reports of Officers— A. J. Davis, W. L. White, G. W. Manning, J. N. Wright and H. S. Hill.
On Constitution, Rules and Regulations — E. T. Griswold, W. H. Headle, G. O. Webster, A. I. Howe and G. W. Myatt.
The reports of officers being next in the order of business, Inspector Griswold moved that the rules be suspended, and the reports be held until the following day. Motion seconded by Commander Sargent, and carried.
Under the head of unfinished business, Past Captain Greene, chair- man of the committee to wait upon Brother O. A. Gee with resolutions pertaining to his illness, reported to the Encampment that the commit- tee had performed its duty, and was pleased to amioimce that Brother Gee's condition was materially improved .
On motion of Senior Vice-Commander Fay, seconded by Surgeon Webster, further unfinished business was suspended until the following day. Commvuiications from camps being next in order, Sm-geon Web- ster moved, in order to expedite business, that such reports be simply handed to the Adjutant, instead of being read. Motion seconded by Mustering Officer Sault, and carried.
The Encampment then adjourned until four o'olock p. m.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Encampment was called to order by Commander Foster, at 4.15 p. m. The rounds of the Encampment were made by Inspector Gris- wold, assisted by Mustering Officer Sault. Members of the G. A. R. were obligated. Past Captain Dodge of the defunct camp at Woodstock was given a seat in the Encampment, it having been satisfactorily shown that he was entitled to the same.
On motion of Past Col. Temll, seconded by Mustering Officer Sault, the Commander directed all members of the Encampment to seat them- selves on one side of the hall, and all who were not members to take seats on the opposite side.
The roll was then called by the Adjutant.
Communications from individuals being next in order, Past Capt. Morse moved that Brother Leonard Fiske, of Camp 19, be allowed the floor for the purpose of presenting resolutions appropriate to the memory of the late Gen. William Wells, for whom Camp 19 was named. Motion seconded by Past Capt. Benedict, and carried. Brother Fiske presented the following resolutions :
Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty, the ruler of the Universe, to take from the associations of men. Gen. WilHam Wells, late of Bur- lington, Vt.; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Gen. William Wells we recognize the loss of one of Vermont's gi-eatest and best men.
Resolved, That we as an organization, feel it our duty and our priv- ilege to unite with the citizens of the State in paying a tribute to the memory of a gi'eat soldier, a noble citizen, and an honored man.
Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of this Encampment and that a copy be presented to the family of the deceased.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Under the head of new business. Inspector Griswold asked that the matter of the new ritual might be brought up and discussed at the pres- ent session. Chairman Sault, of the Committee on Ritual, stated that the committee were not yet ready to report, and would be glad to have any resolutions on the subject that might be deemed appropriate, handed to the committee at once for action.
At this point. Past Capt. Greene made a few pleasing remarks rela- tive to the showing made by the Vermont Division at the Centennial Anniversary at Bennington, in August, 1891.
Mustering Officer Sault then stated that, at the request of a number of the brothers, he wished to introduce a resolution condemnatory of the military organization of the order, the Sons of Veterans Guards.
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The resolution was read, and referred to the Committee on Resohi- tions.
Past Col. Eaton presented the followmg resolution, proposing a change in the by-laws of the Division:
"Resolved, that the Adjutant is hereby directed to give notice of the following proposed amendment to the By-Laws, as required by Sec- tion I, Article 8, of the said By-Laws.
Article I, Section 1 , is hereby amended by striking out the words "between the 5th day of June and the 10th day of July, the exact daj^ to be determined by the Colonel commanding, with the concurrence of the elective members of the Division Council," and substituting therefor the words "during the month of February."
Sections 2 and 3 of Article I are hereby stricken out."
Referred to the Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations.
The following communication from the Second Encampment of the Vermont Division Ladies' Aid Societies, was here read by the Adjutant;
"The Second Encampment of your auxiliary of the Ladies' Aid So- cieties of the Sons of Veterans, sends greeting.
May the grand principles of both our orders ever remind us of our duty to each other. Allow us to extend to you our sincerest and most hearty thanks for the marked courtesy granted to us by your body. We extend to you, also to your guests of the Grand Army of the Repub- lic, a cordial invitation to attend the L. A. S. Encampment.
Signed,
JENNIE WILLIAMSON, 1
Mrs. A. F. SOUTT, [ Committee.
Mrs. I. S. JENNE, \
The Chair appointed the following named members a committee to make suitable response to this communication: Past Capt. Green, Com- manders Abbott and Griffith.
After highly commending the usefulness of the '' Sharpshooter " as the official organ of the Division during the past year. Inspector Griswold moved that this paper, ]iublished by Brother W. W. Lapoint of Barre, be continued as the official organ of the Division for the com- ing year. Motion seconded by Brother Isliam, and unanimously carried. The Encampment then adjourned until 8 o'clock, Thursday morning, July 7th.
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THURSDAY MORNING. ^
The Encampment was called to order by Commander Foster at 9.30 a. m. Past Capt. Benedict was detailed as Camp Guard. The rounds of the Encampment were made by Inspector Griswold, assisted by Muster- ing Officer Sault. The minutes of yesterday's session were read and approved.
The report of the Division Commander, Senior and Junior Vice- Division Commanders, Adjutant, Quai-termaster, Surgeon, Chaplain, Inspector, Mustering Officer, Judge Advocate, and Di\dsion Council, were read and referred to the Committee on Officers" Reports. (See Reports of Officers.)
Past Colonel Terrill moved that the officers be allowed to keep their reports, after consideration by the Committee on Reports of Officers, to revise same for j)ublication. Seconded by Past Capt. Pecu, and carried. S. V. C. Fay moved that the name of W. E. Terrill be placed on the roll of Past Commanders of Camp No. 7, Underbill. The motion was sec- onded by Adjutant Monahan, and carried unanimously.
The Committee on Resolutions then submitted the following report:
Brandon, Vt., July 7th, 1892.
To Commander H. S. Foster, Commanding Vermont Division, S. V.,
U. S. A.:
Your Committee on Resolutions beg leave to report as follows:
Resolved, That the heartfelt thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered to Commander H. S. Foster for the earnest, faithful and able manner in which lie has conducted the business of this Division during the nine months he has been in command, dm-ing which time he has by his devotion to the Order kept up the steady growth of the Division, and brought the number of members to the highest point in our history.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered Colonel K. W. Morse for the work performed by him during the three months he held command of the Division, and that we regret that cir- cumstances prevented his serving during the whole term.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered to all of the other officers of the Division, both elected and appointed, for the work they have performed durmg the past year.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered to the Vermont Division of the Ladies" Aid Societies, for accepting the invitation extended them by the Ninth Amiual Encampment, and meet- ing here with us for their Second Annual Encampment; for the faithful help they are giving us in all of our work; for the new courage and de- votion with which they inspire us by working with us for the advance- ment and success of our every worthy aim; for the additional interest
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and zest which their presence gives our Encampment. That we extend to them an earnest invitation to annually hold their Encampment at the same time and jjlace with that of this Division.
Resolved, That we express anew our feehng of obligation to the Vermont Department of the G. A. R. for the aid and assistance so liber- ally given us by them in the infancy of our organization; and that, as we grow in years and strength, we pledge ourselves to render to them aU the aid and assistance in our power.
Resolved, That the courtesy and kindly interest extended to so many of our camps by the W. R. C!. is fully appreciated by us, and we trust that the same friendly feeling which has heretofoi'e existed may continue to bind together all of the organizations whose common object is the relief of the Union soldiers and the perpetuation of his valiant deeds.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Encampment that in the pres- (>nt situation of our Order, with the trial of a year which has been given the S. V. Guards, that the continuance of the same will work irre- parable injury to the welfare, sviecess and permanency of the Order, and that the National Encampment atHelena should do away with the S. V. Guards, and re-establish the old titles in the officers of Camps and Divisions, and that the delegates to said Encampment from this Division should use their utmost efforts to accomplish the return to the old Order.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Division are hereby tendered to the officers and members of George E. Davenport Camp, No. 56, for their courtesy and attention during this Encampment.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered Charles Ormsbee Post, No. 18, of the G. A. R., fortlieir attention during this Encampment and for their attendance during our meetings, and for joining with us in our annual parade.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Division are hereby tendered to the various railroads and hotels which have given reduced rates to the members and visitors at this Encampment.
Resolved, That the thanks of 'this Division are hereby tendered to the people of Brandon for their kindness and hospitality to the members and visitors at this Encampment.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered to the Brandon Band for their services gratuitously rendered, in giving us a concert last evening.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. ,
ALLAND G. FAY, ^
E. M. KELLOGG, |
H. C. TRACY, \ Committee.
W. H. GRIFFITH, \
L. J. DURKEE. J
The report was accepted, and the resolutions adopted unanimously.
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The Committee on Ritual then made the following report, which was accepted by the Encampment, and the committee discharged :
Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To H. S. Foster, Commander of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans. V. S. A.:
Sir:— Your Committee on Ritual would submit the following report:
1st. That we have looked into the merits of the new Ritual, and would recommend to the Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, to keep the old ritual, until such time as we can have a new ritual that is an improvement on the old one now in use.
2d. We have not received any communication, but would submit the following proposed changes: On page 5, opening ceremonies, after Corporal of Guard has been directed to see if Camp and Picket Guards are at their respective posts and in pobsession of proper pass- word and countersign, to insert the following explanatory clause : At the call of his name, the Corporal of Guard will rise and salute, app^-oach the Com- mander and communicate to him (the Commander) in a whisper, the pass-word and countersign, in order that the Commander may know- that he has them correct. Then retire to the ante-room, make a per- sonal examination and report.
In muster-in ceremonies, on page 14, where it says: Does any per- son present know of any just cause why this I'ecruit should not be mus- tered, etc., change the word " person" to " brother."
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. ,
FRANK W. SAULT, Chairman.
R. F. BARRETT, 1
E. T. L. BENEDICT, ! ^ ...
ANDRRW MAURER. ( '-ommittee. G. H. GOWETT, J
The following communication from Brother O. A. Gee was then read :
Brandon, Vt., July 6th, 1893. Commander H. S. Foster and Bros, of Encampment.
It is a source of keenest disappointment that compels me to greet the Encampment in this manner. But owmg to circumstances governed by other than human power, I am left no other alternative, and suppose I should be thankful for even this.
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But you are welcome to our beautiful town and I am sure the people will do all in their power to make your stay l)oth pleasant and profitable.
Yours most sincerely in F. C. and L. ,
O. A. GEE.
Per L.
Senior Vice-Commander Fay moved that this comnuxnication be spread upon the records of the Encampment. Seconded by Brother Meacham, and carried.
Past Col. Eaton requested that the Adjutant read that portion of the new Constitution. Rules and Regulations, describing the method of election of division officers, which was done. The Encampment then adjourned until 2 p. m.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The Encampment was called to order at 2.45 p.m., Comniander Foster in the chair. Past Capt. Greene was detailed as Inspector, and Past Capt. W. E. Terrill as Mustering Officer. These officials made the rounds of the Encampment.
Brother Fiske made some remaks preparatory to presenting resolu- tions on the death of Comrade E. H. Trick of the G. A. R. S. V. C. Fay rose to a point of order, the point being that Brother Fiske had no right to the floor. The Chair decided that the point of order was well taken, and Brother Fiske was allowed to simply read the resolutions, which were referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
Past Capt. Greene submitted a copy of the letter which the com- mittee, of which he was chairman, sent in reply to the commimicatiou from the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Societies. Past Col. Jenne moved that this letter be spread upon the minutes of -the Encampment. Seconded by Commander Barrett, and carried. The letter is as follows:
Tenth Annual Encampment, )
Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Brandon, Vt., July 6th, 1892. )
To the President of the Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Society :
Sister : — The undersigned connnittee, on behalf of this Encamp- ment, beg to express to the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society, their sin- cere appreciation of the most cordial greeting extended to us, and to
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again assure them of their earnest endorsement of the aims and objects of the SocietJ^
With the hope that the strong tie which unites our organizations may be strengthened by the most successful and harmonious co-operation, in the future, as in the past, we are,
Very truly yours in F. C. and L.,
FRANK L. GREENE, )
E. E. ABBOTT, - Committee.
W. H. GRIFFITH. )
Chairman Fay requested the Committee on Resolutions to meet him in the ante-room.
The Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations then made its report as follows: —
Brandon, July 7, 1892.
I'o H. S. Foster, CommaiicUag Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans. U. S. A.
Sir: — Your Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and Division By-Laws, beg leave to submit the following report:
We have received the following recommendations for changes: To the Chairman of Committee on Constitution, Rides and Regulations:
I would respectfully offer an amendment to Article V. Sec. 1, Con- stitution, Rules and Regulations, that it be made to read so as to admit to membership such male decendants of soldiers, sailors or marines, who may either by themselves or their decendants give conclusive proof of honorable service during the civil war of 1861-65, but who by reason of accident, or cause beyond their control, or neglect, were unable to secure an honorable discharge.
A. W. ISHAM. In behalf of Camp No. 42.
We do not reccommend this change, believing that eligible candidates for admission to our Order, can with reasonable certainty obtain neces- sary proof of their father's enlistment, honorable service and discharge. To the Chairman of Committee on Rides and Regulations :
I recommend as change in Article V. Section 5, that same read (5) five members constitute a quorun instead of (7) seven.
W. H. HEADLE.
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Believing that the above vpould be of untold advantage to the smaller Camps, and as we cannot see vs^herein it will be deterimental to the interests of the larger ones, we unhesitatingly recommend its adop- tion, and that our Delegates to the Commandery-in-Chief meeting be instructed to use their influence in securing the aforesaid change.
We recommend the careful consideration of the following resolu- tion and proposed changes presented by Past. Col. Eaton: —
Resolved, That the Adjutant is hereby directed to give notice of the following proposed amendment to the Division By-laws, as proposed by Article I. of Section 8, of said By-Laws:
Article I, Section 1 is hereby amended by striking out the word "between the 5th day of June and the 10th day of July, the exact day to be determined by the Colonel couuuanding with the concur- rence of the Division Council," and substituting therefor the words, '•During the month of February."
Sections 3 and 3 of Article I. are hereby stricken out.
We also submit the following resolution, and recommend its adop- tion:
Resolved, That Article IV., Section 3, be amended to provide for the election of Division Officers in the manner and form prescribed by the Constitution of 1890.
We all recognize the fact that our annual inspection is not as satis- factory in its results as the amount of money expended would warrant.
We believe that many radical changes should be made in the blanks as furnished by the Inspector General's Department, before a fair schedule of markings can be obtained, and as we are not prepared to suggest what those changes should be, we believe that an experiment might be made that would give our Division the benefit of just such an inspection as she needs, and if successful in its method we might become pioneers in a reform movement in its Inspection Department. We therefore present this resolution for action at this time: —
Resolved, That the incoming Commander of this Division be and he is hereby empowered to provide for and cause to be held for the sole and private benefit and information of this Division, such additional inspec- tion of Camps, other than that prescribed bj^ the Constitution, Rules and Regulations, as he may deem fitting and proper.
The design is, to have blanks prepared, independent of those sent out by the Inspector General, and at the same time, of the Inspector of Camps as prescribed by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations, these blanks to be used by our Division Inspector for the collection of such data as the Division Commander may deem of value.
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Of course this should be without extra expense to either Camps or Division, with the exception of the small amount to be expended for the getting up and printing of necessary blanks.
Respectfully submitted,
E. T. GRISWOLD, W. H. HEADLE, G. O. WEBSTER, A. I. HOWE, G. W. MYATT. Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations.
The report was accepted, and the committee discharged.
The Committee on Resolutions here made a verbal supplementary report, which was accepted, and the committee discharged.
Commander Foster was here called from the room and Senior Vice- Commander Fay took the chair. Surgeon Webster moved that the Division purchase a past Commander's Badge (the Silver Cross of the Order) for presentation to Commander Foster, upon his retirement from oflfice. Motion seconded by Past Col. Jenne and Brother Isham, and carried unanimously.
Commander Foster returned and resumed the chair.
The following telegrams and letters from invited guests were then read by the Adjutant :
Burlington, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To Col. H. S. Foster, at Encampment of S. of V., Brandon :
Am sorry I cannot be with you to-day. Please accept and extend to brothers and Ladies' Aid my best wishes for your welfare and pros- perity. May harmony and unity prevail among you, and God speed you all in your grand and noble work. Three cheers for Vermont Division,
and long may she live.
JOHN E. FOX.
Springfield, Vt., July 6, 1892.
To H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, Brandon :
My brothers,! deeply regret that I cannot be with you, but business
makes it impossible. I send hearty gi'eetings to all and best wishes for
successful Encampment.
Fraternally,
HERBERT O.BIXBY.
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Burlington, Vt., July 7th, 1892. Adjutant E. T. Monahan, Brandon, Vermont :
Dear Sir and Brother : — Please say to the brothers of the Ver- mont Division, I deeply regret not being able to be with them at our Tenth Annual Encampment, but my best wishes are for every brother and for the welfare of our Division.
Push on with our noble Order and make this Encampment one to be
remembered.
Yours in F. C. and L.,
K. W. MORSE.
Manchester, N. H., July 7, 1892. To Col. H. S. Foster, Sons of Veterans, Brandon :
Convey best wishes to Encampment ; sorry cannot be with you.
FRANK P. MERRILL,
Past Commander-in-Chief.
Sibley, Iowa, July 7, 1892. To Col. Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, Brandon :
Sibley Saber extends greetings to Sons of Veterans at Brandon En- campment.
GEO. A. ROMEY.
Burlington, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To Capt. H. S. Foster, Brandon :
Sorry cannot be with you to-night ; unavoidably detained. Give
love to the boys.
T. S. PECK.
Rutland, Vt., July 7, 1892. To Commander H. S. Foster, Sons of Veterans Encampment, Brandon:
Accept cordial thanks for invitation to camp-fire, and regi'ets that cannot attend. With greetings to your comrades,
HENRY F. FIELD.
40 Broadway, N. Y., July 2ad, 1892.
H. S. Foster, Commanding Division of Vermont, S. V., U. S.' A., Burl- ington, Vt. Dear Sir and Commander:
It is with deep regret that I am obliged to advise you of my inabil- ity to attend your Division Encampment. I had looked forward with
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great pleasure to such a visit, but find that my official duties in the
persecution of criminals will not allow of my leaving the city during the
coming week. I made every effort to make arrangements to get some
some one to take my place, but without success.
Convey to the brothers of your Division my best wishes for their
continued prosperity, and accept yourself the well deserved recognition
from these Headquarters of faithful and conscientious services. Were
all Division Commanders like yourself, the work at these Headquarters
would be greatly lightened.
Yours in F. C. and L. ,
BARTOW S. WEEKS,
Commander-in-Chief S. V., U. S. A.
Hillsdale, Mich., June 16, 1893.
My Dear Col. Foster:— Have delayed reply to yours of the 11th, hoping I might see some way to accept your courteous invitation to be with you and your boys in Encampment. It would be a great pleasure, could I do so, as it has never been my good fortune to meet with any of the Eastern Divisions. I find it will not be practicable to leave at the time named, and so must deny myself the honor and pleasure I would have in accepting— I will be with you heartily in spirit, and trust your work will be for the promotion of the best interests of our order. Wishing you and your Division great success, I remain,
Sincerely yours in F. C. and L. ,
MARVIN E. HALL.
Chester, Vt., June 30th, 1893.
Capt. H. S. Foster, Division Commander, Sons of Veterans, Vermont
Division ':
Dear Sir : — Yours of 88th, conveying kind invitation to be present at yom- Tenth Annual Encampment, at Brandon, July 6th and 7th, received.
It will be impossible for me to be present the 6th, and difiicult to be present at aU, but I feel it a duty to make an effort, in some shape, to testify to my earnest appreciation of your order, and shaU hope to shape it so as to enjoy with you your camp-fire on the 7th.
Very tiody yours in F. C. and L.,
HUGH HENRY.
MONTPELIER, Vt. , July 4th, 1893. Col. H. S. Foster :
My Dear Col. : — Your kind invitation, inviting me to be present at
the camp-fire of the Sons of Veterans, at Brandon, on the 7th inst. , is at
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hand, for which I thank you, and be assured that if it were not for en- gagements made which cannot be postponed I would be most happy to be with you on that occasion; but prior engagements, I am sorry to say, will prevent me from having the pleasure of enjoying the camp fire, but you and your brothers must go ahead and show to the country that patriotism is not dying out, but is full of life and will continue to grow for many generations yet to come. Thanking you again and wishing you success,
I am very truly yours,
STEPHEN THOMAS.
BuELiNGTON, Vt., June 29, 1892.
My Dear Colonel:— Please accept thanks for your kind invita- tion to attend your Encampment. I much regi'et that an expected absence of several days, beginning early the 7th prox. , will prevent the pleasure of attendance. Kindly present my compliments to the boys, and best wishes for a pleasant and profitable time.
With kind regards,
I am yours in F. C. and L.,
U. A. WOODBURY. Col. H, S, Foster,
Div. Com. S. O. V.
St. Albans, Vt., June 30, 1892.
Col. H. S. Foster, Comma. ider of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, Burlington :
Dear Sir: — Your very cordial invitation to be present at the An- nual Encampment of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, at Brandon, the 6th and 7th prox., at hand. I am very sorry that business engage- ments will prevent my accepting. I hope you may have a pleasant and instructive reunion.
Yours very truly,
F. S. STRANAHAN.
Rhinecliff, N. Y., July 1st, 1892.
Dear Sir: — I am in receipt of your cordial invitation to be present at the Grand Camp-fire at Brandon on the evening of the 7th instant, on the occasion of the Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Vet- erans, U. S. A., and regret exceedingly that, as I will have to be in Washington at that time, it is impossible for me to accept.
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As a native of Vermont I feel much interest in such events, and would be much pleased if I could arrange to be present.
Very faithfully yours,
LEVI P. MORTON. Comd'r H. S. Foster,
Burlington.
War Department, Washington, D. C, June 7, 1892.
Dear Sir : — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of June 4, kindly inviting me to be present at the Tenth Annual Encamp- ment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, to be held at Brandon, July 6 and 7, 1892. Be assured, dear sir, that I esteem this invitation as no slight honor, and I shaU gladly accept if circumstances wiU perrtiit. It is, however, impossible for me to say at this date whether I can be there or not. In any event, I wish you a pleasant gathering, and great success to your organization.
Very truly yours,
L. A. GRANT. Col. H. S. Foster,
Burlmgton, Vt.
Proctor, Vt., June 13, 1892. Capt. H. S. Foster, Burlington, Vt.:
My Dear Sir : — I regret to say that the change of date will not help the matter. I shall, no doubt, have to rem^^'n in Washington until the close of the Session. I return to-day and it is not likely that we shall get through before the 7th of July, and if we do, I fear I shall be obliged to go another way for a few days.
The Sons of Veterans do themselves honor by keeping alive the
memory of the deeds of their fathers, and as an organization they render
a great service to the republic by stimulating the spirit of patriotism and
loyalty. They deserve the good wiU and encouragement of every lover
of his country.
Very respectfully yours,
REDFIELD PROCTOR.
House of Representatives U. S. ) Washington, D. C, July 1, 1892. |"
Col, H. S. Foster, Commander Sons of Veterans, Burlington, Vermont:
My Dear Sir ; — I have your letter inviting me to be present at the Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division of the Sons of Vet-
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erans. I have delayed answering in the hope that affairs might take such a turn here as to enable me to be with you, for I assure you it would afford me great pleasure to do so, but as the time draws nigh I find it out of the question. Let me, however, express my appreciation of the high compliment implied by your invitation.
I esteem it not a small honor to be recognized thus by your organiz- ation, which must soon take the place of that great fraternal order of your fathers, the Grand Army of the Republic. It in fact already rivals it in patriotism and gallantry. The white tents of the veterans will soon all be spread on the other side of the river and their sons will soon take their places ; and, as responsibilities and honors fall thick and fast, upon them, the most favored will hardly find a brighter spot in their in- dividual or family records than the fact that they are the sons of the brave men who won lasting honor in a war that won for their country the glories of a lasting union and the blessings of a lasting peace.
All hail then, the Sons of Veterans. Your organization has come none too soon and long may it continue, descending from sire to son to the latest generation. It wiU keep alive the patriotic memories of our heroic past and will help perpetuate the great principles of unity and fraternity on which our Government rests, and for which so many brave men have laid down their lives.
Regretting again that I cannot be with you, and asking that you extend to those present a very cordial greeting in my behalf, I am.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM W. GROUT.
The Rookery, Chicago, III., ) July 4, 1893. S
H. S. Foster, Division Commander :
Dear Sir : — I am in receipt of your kind invitation to meet the Sons of Veterans on July 6th and 7th, at Brandon. I am unable to leave Chicago at this time. I hope, however, that you will have a large at- tendance and an interesting camp-fire.
It is pleasant to think that the memory of our late war is not to ex- pire at the death of the first generation. I believe your activity is patri- otic and useful. Keep it up.
Sincerely yours,
ALDACE F. WALKER.
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Letters were also read from Adjutant General Rapliel Tobias and Quartermaster General J. V. B. Clarkson, Sons of Veterans; Major Gen- John M. Schofield, Commanding the Army of the United States; Major General Oliver O. Howard, U. S. Army; Hon. C. S. Page, Governor of Vermont; Hon. Levi K. Fuller, Gen. Juluis J. Estey, Colonel George Grenville Benedict, Capt. Henry O. Wheeler, and Capt. Pearl D. Blod- gett.
The Committee on Officers' Reports then submitted its report, which was accepted, and the committee discharged.
Past Capt. Ball moved that the next Division Commander be in- structed to appoint a committee of three to confer with committees from the other New England Divisions in regard to a meeting of the Sons of Veterans of New England. Seconded by Brother Kellogg, and carried.
Past Col. TerriD moved that Adjutant Monahan be paid forty dollars from the division treasury for his services and ex-Adjutant Huse, ten dollars. The motion was seconded by J. V. C. Headle and carried unanimously. Adjutant Monahan expressed his thanks to the Encamp- ment, in a few weU chosen words.
Mustering Officer Sault moved that the per capita tax for the com- ing year remain the same as at present, viz., twelve and a half cents per quarter. Seconded by Commander Myatt, and cai-ried.
Mustering Officer Sault moved that if only one delegate from the Division attend the National Encampment of the order at Helena, Mont., he be allowed $100.00 from the division treasury; if two attend that they be allowed $75.00 each, and that if three representatives of the Division attend, they each be allowed $50.00, and that should neither delegates nor alternates be able to attend, their places be filled by Past Division Commanders. Motion seconded by Past Col. Jenne, a-nd canied. Past Col. Eaton moved that Commander Foster have preference over the other Past Division Commanders in this connection. Motion duly sec- onded and candied.
Inspector Griswold moved that 450 copies of the proceeding of this Encampment be pubHshed under the direction of the retiring Com- mander, and that a copy be sent to each member of the Encampment ; also that the proceedings of the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Socie- ties be published in the same volume, without expense to that organiza- tion. Seconded by Commander Kinney, and carried.
The question of place for holding the next Annual Encampment of the Division being next for consideration, Past Capt. Howe presented the claims and invitation of Brattleboro. Judge Advocate Herrick in-
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vited the Encampment to Vergennes. Brother Sanders, in behalf of Camps 50, 52 and 77, invited the Encampment to MoiTisville. Brother Gauthier, under instruction from his Camp, invited the Encampment to Barre, Remarks on the subject were made by Past Col. Eaton, Past Col. Jenne, Past Capt. Pecu and Past Capt. Powell. The first ballot resulted as foUows :
Whole number of votes cast - - 67
Necessary for a choice - - 34
Brattleboro 32
Vergennes 37
Morrisville - 7
Barre 1
No choice.
The second ballot resulted as follows :
Whole number of votes 65
Necessary for a choice 33
Brattleboro 32
Vergennes - 31
Morrisville 1
Barre - 1
No choice.
The result of the third ballot was as follows :
Whole number of votes 65
Necessary for a choice 33
Brattleboro — - -31
Vergennes 31
Morrisville _ -- 3
No choice.
The fourth ballot resulted as follows :
Whole number of votes 63
Necessary for a choice 32
Brattleboro - - 33
Vergennes -28
Morrisville ._ - 2
Brattleboro liaving a majority of the votes cast, was declared the place of holding the next Annual Encampment. On motion of Past Capt.Pecu, seconded by Past Capt. Savery, the vote for Brattleboro was made unanimous.
Election of officers being next in order, Mustering Officer Sault in- quired how many delegates the Division was entitled to in the next
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National Encampment, and was informed by the Chair that the Divis- ion was entitled to one delegate at large, and one delegate.
Past Capt. F. L. Greene of St. Albans, was placed in nomination for Division Commander, by Surgeon Webster. Nomination was seconded by Adjutant Monahan, Quartermaster Cahill, and Brother Isham. The roU being caUed, Past Capt. Greene was unanimously elected Division Commander for the year next ensuing.
Past Capt. Powell placed in nomination for Senior Vice-Division Commander, Junior Vice-Division Commander W. H. Headle of Danby. Nomination seconded by Past Capt. Langdon. The roll was called and Junior Vice-Commander Headle was unanimously elected Senior Vice- Division Commander for the year next ensuing.
For Junior Vice-Division Commander, Commander Myatt of Camp 56, nominated Brother O. A. Gee of Brandon. Nomination seconded by S. V. C. Fay. Past Capt. Pecu nominated Brother W. W. Lapoint of BaiTe. Seconded by Brother Gauthier. The roll being caUed the result of the ballot was as follows :
Whole number of votes cast- . - 67
Necessary for a choice 34
Brother Gee had. 41
Brother Lapoint 26
Brother Gauthier moved that the election of Brother Gee be made unanimous. Seconded by Conuuander Kinney of Camp 57, and carried unanmiously. Brother O. A. Gee was declared duly elected Junior Vice- Division Commander for the year next ensuing.
For first Division Council, S. Vf C. Fay nominated Division Com- mander H. S. Foster of Burlmgton. Seconded by Past Capt. Savery. The roll was called, and Commander Foster was unanimously elected first Division Council for the year next ensuing.
For second Division Council, Past Col. Eaton nominated Brother W . W. Lapoint of BaiTe. Seconded by Past Capt. Greene and Judge Ad- vocate Herrick. The roll was called, and Brother Lapoint was unan- imously elected second Division Council, for the year next ensuing.
For third Division Council, Commander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74, nominated Miistering Officer F. W. Sault of West Randolph. Seconded by Inspector Griswold and Brother Isham. The roU was called, and Mustering Officer Sault was unanimously elected third Division Council, for the year next ensuing.
For Delegate-at-large to the National Encampment, Past Col. Jenne nominated Judge Advocate Hen-ick of Vergennes. Seconded by Past
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Capt. Benedict. The roll was called, and Judge Advocate Herrick was unanimously elected Delegate-at-large to the next National Encamp- ment.
For Delegate to the next National Encampment, Brother Leonard Fiske was nominated by Commander Myatt of Camp 56. Seconded by J. V. C. Headle. The roll was called, and the result of the ballot was as follows :
Whole number of votes. 30
Necessary to a choice 16
Leonard Fiske had 29
WillL. White 1
Brother Leonard Fiske was declared duly elected Delegate to the next National Encampment.
For Alternate-at-large, Mustering Officer Sault nominated Com- mander F. A. Duffy, Camp 22, Barre. Seconded by Judge Advocate Herrick. The roll was called, and Commander Duffy was unanimously elected Alternate-at-large to the next National Encampment.
For Alternate, S. V. C. Fay nominated Commander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74, South Royalton. Seconded by Adjutant Monahan. The roll was called, and Commander Sargent was unanimously elected Alternate to the next National Encampment.
The Encampment then adjourned, to meet after the Camp-fire this evening.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The public installation of officers came first in order, at which were present members of the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Societies, mem- bers of the Grand Army of the Republic, and several hundred of the people of Brandon. After the installation of the officers of the L. A. S., by the retiring President, Miss S. Ada Hall, the following officers of the Division were duly installed by Commander Foster :
Division Commander — Frank L. Greene, St. Albans.
Senior- Vice Division Commander — W. H. Headle, Danby.
r>4, •„:^„ o. .-1 \ W. W. Lapoint, Barre.
Division Council- j ^ ^ ^^^^^^ ^'^^^ Randolph.
Junior Vice-Commander-elect O. A. Gee was too ill to appear for in- stallation. Division commander Greene then installed Past Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, as a member of the Division Council.
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Past Colonel F. L. Eaton then presented to Past Commander Foster, on behalf of the Division, the Silver Cross of the Order (Past Division Commander's badge), in the following eloquent speech :
Past Commander Foster :
It has been a beautiful custom in this Division to present to each retiring Colonel some token of appreciation of the services rendered by him, and the pleasant duty has been assigned to me to-night of present- ing you, on behalf of the Vermont Division, a Past Commander's badge. This duty is doubly pleasant to me vphen I remember that both you and I first saw the light of day m the same old town among the hills, and although our paths in life have been widely divergent, we have been united in loving memories for that town of our nativity.
I said it was a custom to present a badge to our retiring Colonel, but I beg you to beUeve that this badge is not presented to you because of the custom, for I assure you that every brother appreciates the able man- ner in which you have performed the duties of the position that was suddenly thi'ust upon you, and your administration will ever stand as one of the brightest in the Vermont Division. Upon your breast you wear many badges, signifying your advancement in our Order and your success in your chosen profession of arms, and now as I pin above them this silver cross, it will signify that "Peace hath its victories as well as war," and that you, a man of war, have in time of peace so fulfilled your duties as to win the approbation of all your associates.
Wherever your path in life may lead, whether in crowded city or on tented field, here in the old Green Mountain State, which must ever be home to you, your brothers of the Sons of Veterans will be watching you with God-speeds in our hearts, sympathizing with you in all your afflic- tions, rejoicing in all your successes, and hoping that as the years roll by we may often again grasp the hand and look into the eyes of him whom we are privileged to greet as our first Past Commander.
To which Past Commander Foster responded as follows :
Past Colonel Eaton, and Brothers of the Vermont Division :
I can hardly find language to express, in adequate terms, my thanks for this beautiful badge, and the khad and eloquent words just spoken. This token of your esteem will ever be a pleasant reminder of my sojourn in my native State, and of my association with you : and I do not need to assm'e you that it will ever be prized as among the most valued of my possessions. It is a greater satisfaction to me to have been Commander of the Vermont Division than it would be to have been Conuuander-in-
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Chief of the Order. And should the honor and integrity of the Nation our fathers saved, agam be assailed, no greater honor could be confen-ed upon me, than to be permitted to lead a regiment of Green Mountain Boys. Again, brothers, I thank you.
At the close of the Camp-fire which followed, the Encampment was opened. Commander Greene in the chair. Past Commander Foster moved that the hearty thanks of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veter- ans, U. S. A. , be extended to Gen. W. W. Henry of Burlington, for the marked interest and kindness shown by him in coming to Brandon, at his own expense, to attend the Encampment and Camp-fire, and reading at the latter an exceedingly interesting and able war paper. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business to come before the Encampment, it was then closed in due form.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division was a Field Encampment, the first in the history of the Division. The Divis- ion Commander, a portion of his staff, and many of the brothers attend- ing the Encampment were quartered in tents pitched on the banks of the Otter Creek, in rear of the Hotel Brandon.
The weather on the afternoon of July 6th was all that could be de- sired, and the parade was a highly successful and creditable affair. The column was formed on the camp ground, the Division Ofl&cers and Past Colonels being mounted, and, preceded by the Brandon Cornet Band, marched through the principal streets of the town. The armed camps were given precedence m the column, in the order of size, and the ijres- ence of many of the camp flags lent brilliancy to the scene. The column passed in review before the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Societies, who were stationed on the portico of the Hotel Brandon.
The fine and large drum corijs of Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Camp, No. 60, Manchester Depot, marched at the head of the members of the G. A. R. , and was a noticeable feature of the procession.
On Tuesday evening, an informal reception was held by the Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, in the parlors of the Hotel Brandon, where a warm welcome was given to such Sons of Veterans as were
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fortunate enough to be present. New acquaintances were formed, and a pleasant interchange of views followed.
On Wednesday evening, the ritualistic work of the order was exem- plified by Camp 56, Brandon, in the Town Hall, in a very successful and creditable manner, in the presence of a large number of the visiting Sons. Many of the brothers also attended the exemplification of the ritualistic work of the local L. A. S., in their hall, and made eloquent and encouraging remarks. Among this number were Brothers Lapoint, Greene, Fiske and Griswold. They were followed by Comrade "West of St. Johnsbury. The Brandon Band rendered a fine programme at the Hotel Brandon, after the close of the exercises.
At the grand camp-fire following the public installation, Thursday evening, the following progi'amme was rendered :
Overture - - Reille's Orchestra.
Address of Welcome Rev. W. S. Smart, Brandon.
Song --. .. Quartette.
Gen. Henry then read a very interesting and able paper, entitled, "From
Cold Harbor to. Cedar Creek." Comrade T. Benton Kelley sang "The Loyal Sons," and a parody on the "Old Oaken Bucket."
Vocal Solo . - Miss Inez Godfrey.
Recitation, "How the old horse won the bet," W. W. Lapoint.
Selection Octarina Quartette.
Speech ... . _ AUand G. Fay.
Selection Orchestra.
Ice cream and cake were then served, followed by the Encampment Hop, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed.
The brothers of Geo. D. Davenport Camp, No. 56, the sisters of L. A. S. No. 7, members of C. J. Ormsbee Post, No. 18, G. A. R. , and the citi- zens of Brandon generally, are entitled to much credit for their efforts to make the Encampment a success.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
REPORT OF THE DIVISION COMMANDER.
Headquarters, Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•
Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892. )
To the Officers and Membeis of the Tenth Annual Encampment, Ver- mont Division, Sons of Veterans, V. S. A.:
Brothers : — I assumed command of the Division, as Lieutenant Colonel, September 21, 1891, pursuant to orders from the Commander-in- Chief, the resignation of Colonel K. W. Morse having been tendered and accepted. October 13th, 1891, I was elected Colonel by the Division Council, was duly installed, and established Headquarters at Burling- ton. The reports of the Staff Officers will show in full the work of their several Departments. Two new Camps were mustered before I assumed command, and four have been added since. These Camps are all in good condition, and it is believed they have come to stay. I am glad to be able to say that it has not been necessary to revoke the charter of any Camp during the year. The following Camps have disbanded during the year, after paying all dues to the Division : No. 44, Rutland, in Jan- uary, and Nos. 13, South Londonderry, 47, Greensboro Bend, and 53, East Corinth, in June. Every effort was made to save the last three. Two or three others have been threatened with dissolution, but have been encouraged to "hold the fort."
An application for Camp charter has been received from Northfield, but too late for muster before Encampment. I understand that applica- tions are about ready to be forwarded from Island Pond and Hardwick. I desired to organize a large and fine Camp at Rutland in place of No. 44, but found it difficult to interest prominent Grand Army men there in the project, and could not find time to make a pei-sonal visit. Seed has also been sown in several other places, which, it is hoped, will spring up and bear fruit, at no distant day. The Adjutant's report will show fully the standing of the Division, as to membership and growth.
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The report of the Quartermaster will not show as favorable a finan- cial condition as could be desired. The Division was not free from debt at the last Encampment, yet nearly $325 was appropriated from the treasury, and we have been struggling under a load of debt ever since. The debt when I assumed command was $180.85.
The necessary expenses of the Council Meeting in October were $31.86, and those of printing the Proceedings of the Ninth Annual En- campment, $111.54. I have extended the mailing list considerably, so as to include nearly all publications in this State, and, on recommenda- tion of the Chau'man of the National Press Couunittee, so as to include all members of that committee, and additional papers published outside the State, which devote space to the Sons of Veterans and kindred socie- ties. While this has entailed a slight additional expense, it is believed that the benefit accruing to the Order and the Division, has more than justified it. Division Orders, or extracts therefrom, have been pub- lished, to a considerable extent, in State papers which had not previously been furnished with copies, and attention thereby caUed to the organiz- ation. Many persons eligible to join the Order can be reached through the columns of a local paper, easier than in any other way. Upon rec- ommendation of the chairman of the National Press Committee, "News Notes," compiled by the Division member of that committee, are now published and distributed with Division orders at a slight expense. The only traveling expenses, which the Division has paid for me, have been those of a few short journeys, made on strictly oflEicial business. My salary is dona.ted to the Division.
The last Annual Encampment of the Order added ten per cent to the cost of badges and decorations, and authorized Divisions to add ten per cent to the cost of aU supplies. Many Division Commanders construed this to authorize Divisions to add twenty per cent to the cost of badges and decoi'ations, (as the National Headquarters receives ten per cent ad- ditional on this class of supplies) and acted accordingly. Having an- nounced in Orders one increase in the price of supplies, I disliked to an- nounce another, and thought it might be unnecessary. All the badges and decorations have therefore been furnished art cost, although the Di- vision might have had a profit of ten per cent.
The utmost economy, consistent with what was beheved to be the needs and best interests of the Division, has been exercised. I feel it my duty to recommend greater economy, if practicable, in the annual appropriations. I would be glad, however, to see Adjutants Huse and Monahan receive some financial recompense for their services to the Division. I can speak more particularly for Adjutant Monahan, as he
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served under my immediate supervision. He has performed much effi- cient and faithful work for the Division, at considerable personal sacri- fice, and it would give me pleasure to see him receive deserved recom- pense.
I recommend that the per capita tax be continued as at present, 12i cents per quarter.
Two Companies of Sons of Veterans Guards have been organized in the Division, Company "A," Burlington, in December, 1891, and Com- pany " B," Barre, in May, 1892. I regret to say that these organizations have not met with the success and encouragement they deserve.
Only two Camps have organized Ladies' Aid Societies during the j-ear, much to my disappointment. If Camps without them could only realize adequately the benefits arising from these auxiliaries, greater effort would be made to secure them.
In this connection I desire to acknowledge the hearty co-operation of Miss S. Ada Hall, President of the Vermont Division, L. A. S., and of Judge Advocate Henry Barrows, and to express my high appreciation of the same. Our relations with the Grand Army of the Republic con- tinue to be of a most friendly character, and I am indebted to its mem- bers for many courtesies and much efficient aid.
Brother W. E. Terrill, of Camp No. 7, Underbill, was elected Com- mander of that Camp in November, 1891, but owing to unintentional irregularities on the part of the Camp, in the method of election, and the matter having been brought to my notice officially, I was obhged, under the Constitution of oUr Order, much to my regret, to declare the elec- tion invalid. Brother Terrill has occupied many important Staff posi- tions in the Division, has rendered much efficient service in them all, and is one of its most deserving members. Residing in Montpelier, he made several journies to Underbill, to attend meetings of his Camp, supposing that the title to his office was unquestioned, thereby incurring considerable expense. As he was deprived of past honors, through no fault of his own, and in view of the facts above set forth, I recommend that, if not inconsistent with the Constitution of our Order, his name be placed on the rolls as a member of future Encampments.
A movement is on foot to establish at Obei-lin, Kansas, a national G. A. R. Memorial College. Believing this to be a most worthy project. I wiU tm-n over to my successor all letters and literature on the subject, which I have recently received, and recommend that the Division ren- der such aid as seems practicable.
The Commanders of three of the New England Divisions have ap- pointed a Committee to make arrangements for a meeting of the Divis-
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ions of New England States, during the coming winter. It is suggested that my successor follow their example, if deemed expedient.
Much more might be said at this time, but the greater part of what I would say to the Division has been pubhshed in Division Orders, and I therefore make this communication brief. I desire to thank the mem- bers of the Division Council for the confidence shown in elevating me to the responsible position of Division Commander.
To the other elective Division officers, and my present and past Staff officers, including the Assistant Inspectors, and member of the National Press Committee, I desire to tender my sincere and hearty thanks for their faithful and efficient service, and to such Camp officers and other members of the Division, as have loyally and earnestly sup- ported me and my administration, I wish to convey the assurance of my highest appreciation.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L., H. S. FOSTER,
Division Commander.
REPORT OF THE SENIOR VICE-DIVISION COMMANDER.
Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To the Officers and Members of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.:
I have the honor to submit the following report :
I came into office in October, 1891, to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Foster to the command of the Division.
With such a commander as H. S. Foster, the Junior Officers wiU have but very Uttle to do, and during the time I have been in office, I have been called upon to perform no official duties, and have performed none.
The end of another year has come and the Division has had another year of success and advancement in mmibers, usefulness and influence.
The parent order, the G. A. R., is growing more and more friendly to our Order, and are coming to see, as the years go by, the need of some
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organization to take up their work, when they are obliged, as they soon will be, to lay it down, and to assist them in performing it while they remain with us; and in laying down my office at this time, I ask every brother in the Order to remember the objects for which we are organ- ized, and to so conduct hmiself that the G. A. R. wUl be proud to call us sons and brothers, and that they will urge all who are eligible to be- come members of our Order.
I have striven to advance, as I shall always do after I give place to my successor, the good of the Order, and to remember in all the walks of life the watchwords of our Order, Friendship, Charity and Loyalty, and that the greatest of these is Loyalty.
Yours in F. C. and L.,
ALLAND G. FAY,
Senior Vice-Commander, Vt. Div.
The Junior Vice-Division Commander submitted a brief verbal re- port.
REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT.
Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. >-
Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892. )
H. S. Foster, Commanding Vermont Div., Sons of Veterans,U.S.A.:
Brother: — In accordance with the Constitution, Rules and Regula- tions of our Order, I have the honor to submit to this Encampment the following report of the business transacted in this office and the stand- ing of the Division from June 30, 1891, to the present time :
CAMPS.
Camps in good standing June 30. 1891 53
Gains :
Number of Camps organized since above date* 6
Gained by reinstatement. 8
Total gain 14
'This Includes No. 81, mustered during St. Jolinsbury Encampment.
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35
Loss :
Camp charters surrendered --. 4
Camps suspended . - 7
Totalloss 11
Camps in good standing at date - _ 55
MEMBERSHIP.
Members in good standing June 30, 1891 1540
Gains :
By muster... ._ 197
transfer 23
re-instatement 228
Total gain March 31 , 1892 448
Loss :
By Camps disbanded 18
death 7
honorable discharge 36
transfer 35
suspended 416
Lotal loss, March 31 , 1892 512
Members m good standing, March 81, 1892 1476
These figures are based upon the following table, which shows the standing of the Division at the end of each quarter :
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9 8 6 |
25 98 105 |
96 188 164- |
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6 10 20 36 |
5 14 16 35 |
196 92 128 416 |
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228 |
448 |
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It is impossible at the present time to give the exact membership of the Division, as all the reports for the quarter ending June 30, 1892, have not been received. The consohdated Adjutant's report for the quarter ending March 31, 1892, shows 55 Camps and 1476 members in good standing.
Since March 31, 1892, Camps Nos. 85 and 86, with 31 charter mem- bers, have been mustered. At least 30 of the 36 members of the three Camps which disbanded in June, applied to Division Headquarters for transfer cards, which were gi'anted. As most or all of these cards will undoubtedly be placed in other Camps in the Division , these men cannot justly be regarded as lost.
From the above data it is believed that a fair and just estimate wUl show at least 1570 men in good standing.
CAMPS MUSTERED AND DISBANDED.
During the year six Camps have been mustered, Nos. 81 to 86 in- clusive, with 98 charter members, and a Camp is now Avaiting to be mustered at Nortlifield.
Four Camps have surrendered their charters.
Camp No. 44 of Rutland, with 18 members, surrendered its cliarter Jan. 22, 1892. It is now hoped that a Camp of 75 or 100 members will soon take its place. It seems too bad that a Camp cannot be sustained in a town where is located the largest Grand Army Post in Vermont, with a membei-ship of 260, and a Woman's Relief Corps of 108 members. Where is the son of a veteran who will see that Rutland soon takes her place again in the roll call of Camps ?
Camp No. 13 of South Londonderry, with only seven members in good standing, sun-endered its charter, June 15, 1892, after a struggle for existence of eiglit years, during which time there were not exceeding 27 Sons within a radius of several miles from tlie Camp. Most of these members received from these Headquarters transfer cards to other Camps. The determination and pluck of the brothers of this Camp, if shown in other Camps would to-day have doubled the membership of the Vermont Division.
Camp No. 47 of Greensboro Bend, with 18 membei-s, having failed to make a report to Division Headquarters during the last three quarters, paid up its dues and surrendered its charter June 20, 1892, aU the mem- bers taking transfer cards from Division Headquarters to other Camps.
Camp No. 53 of East Corinth, with but 11 members, not having held a meeting during the last year, paid vip its dues and suiTendered its
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charter, June 30, 1892, all of the members taking transfer cards from
Division Headquarters.
I would recommend the following towns in which Camps could be
established by the assistance from brothers of Camps and comrades of
the Grand Army in the towns adjoining :
Rutland, Bradford, Castle ton,
Westfield, Plainfield, Hardwick,
Island Pond, Swanton, Bakersfield,
Richmond, Topsham.
REPORTS.
A large number of Camps failed to appreciate the importance of promptly forwarding reports to this office. The trouble caused by this neglect I feel sure would not be made if the CamiJ officers fully realized the extra work caused by such neglect. It may be said that where there are capable First and Quartermaster Sergeants, that nothing will benefit the Camps so much as to retain them as long as possible. About .$1,000 for per capita tax, charter fees, etc., passed through my hands to the Quartermaster, for all of which receipts will be found in the Adju- tant's receipt book.
MAILING LIST.
The Division order mailing list is composed of the Officers of the Com- mandery-in-Chief of the Order, Division Commanders, National and Divis- ion Ladies' Aid Society officers, officers of the Department of Vermont G. A. R. and W. R. C, Division officers, Past Colonels, Camp Commanders, prominent members of the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans, promi- nent men and officers of Vermont, also in the United States 40 Sons of Veterans and Grand Army publications, and the leading papers which devote columns to Grand Army and Sons of Veterans news, as well as the entire press of Vermont, making a list of 450 names, which of itself makes quite an expense, but I believe the same to be well invested.
COMMISSIONS, ORDERS, ETC.
Number of commissions issued by Colonel K. W. Morse, to Division officers, seven ; Camp officers, three. By Conunander H. S. Foster, to division officers, ten ; Camp officers, 258. Nine charters were issued as follows : — by Colonel K. W. Morse, to Camp No. 81, North Troy ; by Commander H. S. Foster to Camps Nos. 82, Lunenburg ; 83, Hun- tington ; 84, Glover ; 85, Bristol ; 86, Essex Junction, and charters were re-issued to Camps No. 22, Barre ; 64, Fair Haven and 80, DanviUe ; also there were issued about forty-five transfers and sixty dispensations. All of the above were properly recorded.
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One thousand copies of General Orders of Commandery-in-Chief , 4640 copies of Division Orders, 700 copies of Division Orders of the Ladies' Aid Society, making a total of 6340 copies promulgated from this office during the last ten months. In addition there have been sent a number of hundred of " News Notes," 250 copies of proceedings of the Ninth Annual Division Encampment, 75 copies of the Tenth Annual Encamp- ment of the Comniandery-in- Chief, 75 copies of the new Rituals, and 350 copies of the Division Rosters. In addition there were written in the in- terest of the Division, 1695 letters, which includes the answers to all letters received during past ten months. All of which, together with my studies and the fact that my Sergeant-Major was so situated that he could not render assistance, made the burden of the office quite heavy.
RECORDS.
The records of the Division at the time I assumed the dvities of Ad- jutant were in fine order, in which condition I endeavored to keep them, and they were so found when inspected by order of the Com- mander-in-Chief, at the Division inspection.
The only addition during the past year was a Requisition book, used in this Division for the first time.
CONCLUSION.
To you. Commander, I wish to return thanks for my appointment as Adjutant, also for valuable assistance, advice and good covincil re- ceived from you, and the kind treatment and courtesy shown to me in all our relations. I have tried at all times to do my whole duty to the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, and to you as Commander of this Division. I assure you that no cloud has ever passed between us, and I retii'e from the duties of this office -wdth a clear conscience and feel certain that the errors are not of the heart.
I wish to extend my thanks to your predecessor, Ex-Colonel K. W. Morse, for the high honor conferred upon me by the appointment on his Staff as Chief of Staff. From the members of your Staff as well as from Camp officers and Brothers, I have received many favors as well as great forbearance: and in closing, desire to express my higliest appre- ciation and thanks to the Officers and Brothers, one and aU, of the Ver- mont Division.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,
EDWARD T. MONAHAN,
Adjutant.
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REPORT OF THE QUARTERMASTER.
Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892. Col. H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A.
Sir: — I have the honor of submitting herewith the following report of the Quartermaster's Department, for the past year:
EXPENDITURES.
Paid for per capita' tax I 215 68
■' " supplies — 286 53
" " postage, freight, telegrams, etc 104 69
" " miscellaneous 87 80
" Bixby, Smith and Atwood's biUs 75 32
' ' for office expenses 58 16
" expense Delegates to National Encampment 120 00
" " Division Council meeting, October 13th 26 40
" subscription to Sharpshooter 2120
" for silver cross, Maj. A. P. Davis - 7 50
" " mustering camps ..-. 18 66
" " inspecting headquarters - 7 44
" " expenses assistant inspector _ 15 00
" " printing..- 77 55
•' R. B. Smith, services as Adjutant -.. 50 00
Total expenditures ..$1,171 93
RECEIPTS.
Received for suppUes.. _..$ 260 05
" " per capita tax 827 82
" charter fees ._. 90 00
" " misceUaneoiis 18 82
Total receipts .$1,196 69
Total expenditures 1,171 93
Balance on hand $ 24 76
In closing, allow me to thank you, Colonel, for not only my appoint- ment, but also for the cheerful manner in which you, as well as the Judge Advocate and members of the Division Council, have, at gi'eat
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personal sacrifice to yourselves, aided me in the closing of the business of my department.
Yours in F. C. and L.,
GEO. S. CAHILL, M. D.,
Division Quartermaster.
REPORT OF THE SURGEON.
St. Albans, Vt., June 7, 1892.
To H. S. Foster', Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. :
Sir : — I have the honor to svibmit the following rejjort :
1. No. members mustered 2087
2. No. in good standing - - - 1564
3. No in State Militia 51
4. No. in U. S. Army 1
5. No. in U. S. Navy 0
6. No. of deaths within one year - 6
7. No. of cases of sickness - 84
8. No. of injuries 17
q Total number of weeks sickness (From sickness 272
of all members (From injury 122
10. No. of members able to bear arms - . 1493
1 1 . No. of members over 45 years of age 1"
12. Age of oldest member -. -. 53
13. Average age of all members - - - 25.2
14. No. of unmari-ied members --- 1079
15. No. of widowers - — 21
16. No. of mai'ried members - - 464
17. No. of foreign born . - - - - 19
18. No. of G. A. R. members.. - 18
19. No. of ministers 1
20. No. of physicians 6
21. No. of lawyers 2
22. No. of teachers - - 17
23. No. of litei'aiy men 7
24. No. of artists 0
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41
25. No. of merchants 31
26. No. of farmers. - ^62
1^7. No of clerks and book-keepers.. 107
28. No. of mechanics 164
29. No. of printers 14
30. No. of students 49
31. No. of salesmen ^2
32. No. of telegraph operatoi's 10
33. No. of miners 26
34. No. of skilled laborers '^S
35. No . of laborers - - - - 304
36. No. of R. R. conductors 2
37. No. of engineers.-- -- - I''
38. No. of musicians 16
39. Miscellaneous 137
40. No. of Camps in Division -- 57
41. No. Camps reiiorting 37
Thanking j^ou for the many courtesies rendered me during your ad- ministration, I am most fraternally yours,
GEO. O. WEBSTER,
Division Surgeon.
REPORT OF THE CHAPLAIN.
Arlington, Vt., July 4, 1892. Col. H. S. Foster, Division Commander :
Dear Sir and Brother: — As Division Chaplain I beg leave to re- port that tliere seemed much interest taken in the Memorial Day ser- vices by the Sons of Veterans of this State, and that a good number were present both at the religious services on Sunday, and in line for the memorial exercises.
In more than one camp the prevailing epidemic in February pre- -vented the observance of Union Defenders' Day, but it is an anniversary that will steadily grow in favor.
I mvist echo the words of one of my predecessors and say, that I hope that the sacred nature of Memorial Day will ever prevent any Son of a living or dead Veteran soldier behaving in a manner unbecoming
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the solemn memories of their noble characters; and that they will al- ways discourage the changing of this holy-day to a holiday. The work, which year by year will fall more into our hands, together with our rela- tions to those noble and brave men, should solemnize the members of our organization, and enable us to appreciate our position as Sons of those who saved the Union, and as those naturally fitted to do them honor.
I append the detailed report of attendance upon Memorial Day services, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD C. SEARING,
Division Chaplain.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
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16 |
0 |
no |
|
72 |
23 |
20 |
7 |
no |
no |
4 |
0 |
no |
|
73 |
9 |
9 |
1 |
no |
no |
8 |
0 |
yes |
|
74 |
30 |
20 |
9 |
no |
no |
18 |
0 |
no |
|
75 |
30 |
12 |
12 |
no |
no |
0 |
0 |
no |
|
79 |
19 |
15 |
*15 |
no |
t |
15 |
0 |
no |
|
81 |
24 |
19 |
0 |
no |
yes |
15 |
0 |
no |
|
82 |
18 |
8 |
6 |
no |
no |
8 |
0 |
no |
|
83 |
20 |
18 |
16 |
no |
yes |
15 |
0 |
no |
|
18 |
42 |
14 |
13 |
no |
no |
20 |
0 |
no |
|
37 |
28 |
23 |
16 |
no |
yes |
20 |
0 |
yes |
|
42 |
22 |
20 |
20 |
no |
yes |
13 |
0 |
no |
|
55 |
39 |
30 |
29 |
no |
no |
20 |
0 |
no |
|
76 |
16 |
7 |
0 |
no |
no |
5 |
0 |
no |
|
80 |
15 |
12 |
0 |
no |
no |
no service |
0 |
no |
|
59 |
14 |
12 |
8 |
yes |
no |
7 |
0 |
no |
|
1081 |
616 |
439 |
four. |
seven. |
474 |
4 |
nine. |
* In part.
f Commander preached on Memorial Sunday to G. A. R., S. V., etc.
44 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT. S. O. Y
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR.
Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892. To Commander H. S. Foster, Commanding Vt. Div. S. V., U. S. A.:
Sir : — I have the honor of submitting to you the following report of the inspection of Camps of this Division.
Our Division By-Laws permit five Assistant Inspectors, but, as in my opinion, a less number would better subserve the interests of the Division, I decided to conduct the inspection with a less number of as- sistants than the limit prescribed.
Fortunately I was enabled to secure the services of three men, well known to be competent, for the trust: Past Col. Bixby, Mustering Officer Sault, and Past Captain Pecu, and the territory to be covered was di- vided between them and myself. It was our intention to inspect all of the Camps without more assistants, but Brother Bixby, was obliged to leave his work before it was completed on account of pressure of busi- ness, as was also Brotlier Pecu, so that it became necessary at a late day to find a brother to assist us who would finish their work as impartially and well as it had been commenced.
This proved quite a difficult task, but after considerable trouble and disappointment with brothers whom we had counted upon as reliable help in time of need, we at last secured the valuable assistance of W. L. White who visited six of the eight Camps assigned him. He was unable to inspect three, No. 71 on account of no quorum on night set for in si^ection, and Nos, 49 and 81 for lack of time. I have since tried to en- list the services of four different brothers in the work of inspecting these three camps, but to no avail, so that they must remain uninspected. This fact I very much regret, but it was unavoidable.
Besides the help of Brother White, Brother Carpenter of Brattle- boro was detailed to inspect Bellows Falls for Col. Bixby who had ar- ranged a date with them and at the last moment found himself unable to keep his appointment.
My predecessor held that it was not obligator}- for the Inspector to personally inspect Camps, and may be he was right, but as I could not see wherein it was unconstitutional, I have undertaken to share the bur- den of the work as well as the glory.
Personally I have inspected thirteen Camps, Brother Bixby inspected thirteen, Brother Sault eleven. Brother Pecu nine. Brother White five and Brother Carpenter one. To these brothers I extend my heartfelt
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thanks for the sacrifices they have made in the interests of this depart- ment of Division work, and for their i>ainstaking and able efforts in making this, what I believe to be, the most impartial and thorough in- spection our Division has ever had.
While in the performance of our work, we have been very hospit- ably entertained wherever we have naet with the brothers, and it has been a pleasure as well as a duty to do the work assigned us. I desire particularly to speak of the hospitality of Brother K. W. Morse, who saved th^ Division considerable expense by refusing to receive payment for necessary hotel accommodations and team hire for the Inspector Space will not permit me to make personal mention of the many who have so kindly entertained myself and assistants, at considerable trouble and expense to themselves, but we return our grateful acknowledgment of every favor received fi'om the hands of our brothers and friends.
Because of lack of time I am unable to give as complete a report of the condition of individual Camps as I had hoped to be enabled to do, but I give a brief resume of same as indicated by the reports received from my assistants and from personal observation.
If I have made any mistakes and done any injustice to any Camp, I shall be glad to coiTect them. We shall expect to hear from all of our Camps to-day as to their present condition, but following is the condi- tion in which we found them:
Nos. 2 and 4, the two oldest Camps in the Division, are in fairly good condition but entirely out of sight of their privilege. Both have lost their former interest in nailitary drill, and have made very little, if any, advance during the year.
No. 6 is nothing extra for a Camp of its age. There is an apparent lack of interest on the part of its membership, who do not attend the meetings as might be expected. The officers have neglected to properly commit their ritualistic parts.
No. 7 in general is in good condition, but not what they have been in times gone by. They have a splendid board of officers, but they are not properly supported.
No. 18 appears to be in excellent condition, both as regards the at- tendance, membership, and general interest manifested. They are also fairly well fixed financially.
No. 19 is without doubt, all things considered, the best Camp in tlie Division. They are the strongest in point of membership, 103 strong, and every man uniformed, and the wealthiest, owning $900.00 worth of property. They have made the largest increase of membership during the year, having gained by muster and transfer, thirty recruits.
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No. 22 is the strongest as regards finance, they having $332.25 above their total indebtedness. This Camp is an excellent one, and bids fair to soon rival the best in the Division. They have had some differences recently, but happily they have been settled, and they now present a united front.
No. 24 is in very good condition, but is at a stand still. Their floor work is first class, but in general they are like Bennington, Brattleboro, Underbill and other old Camps, in a semi-dormant state.
No. 25 has been doing poorly for some time past, but under present able adminstration, is beginning to build up rapidly. We may surely expect to see this Camp in working harness before many months.
No. 28 is isolated from everything except a few small suburban towns. I know this to be a fact, because I have been there, but it "gets there just the same." It is rumored that they have an L. A. S. there, which no doubt accounts for their excellent condition. They have been exceedingly unfortunate in several particulars during the past year, but are to be commended for their promptness in overcoming difficulties.
In No. 31 there appears to be a lack of interest. They are not as strong financially or in membership as has been their wont. They must take some nourishment and again become as strong and healthy as their nature demands.
No. 34 is also suffering very much from general apathy; finances necessarily low. There are indications of improvment.
No. 35 is small in point of membership but is in fair condition. The officers have been negligent in some particulars, but are determined that no further discredit shall be refiected upon them during the remainder of their term of office. There are fine prospects of improvement.
No. 36 has seen better days, but remains one of our best Camps. Their average attendance has been rather light but we need borrow no trouble as to the permanency and efficiency of this Camp.
No. 37 is also one of our best Camps and the interest is continually increasing. They have a good board of officers and are united as perhaps no other Camp in the Division; differences in the Camp room rarely exist.
No. 39's markings indicate a healthy existence. They are interested in the work, and are in fair financial condition, but there is an oppor- tunity for improvement, which will in-obably be embraced.
No. 40. The war-horses of this Camp were foimd to be very much discouraged and talked of surrendering their charter. Financially they are all right, but there seems to have been a lack of interest in their meetings. They have made up their minds to take a new lease upon
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life and tiy a L. A. S., which we expect will "prove the proper remedy to restore them to health.
No. 43 is well uniformed and equipped, and generally in good condi- tion, but the officers have failed to commit their parts, and in conse- quence it has detracted from the interest of the meetings. An improve- ment in this direction is necessary and may be reasonably expected.
No. 45 is not in the best of trim. Their officers did not have their parts committed. They have good material and there is no reason whj^ they should not make improvement. They have just elected a new Commander, who intends to brace things up.
No. 46 is financially in good condition and is steadily gaining. They are in much better shape than they were one year ago, although mark- ings may not indicate it.
No. 48 meets part of the time in Barnet and the rest of the time in West Barnet, which seems to be rather detrimental to its progress, as the attendance is always light. On the whole, it is a good Camp, when we consider the difficulties it has to contend with. Their floor work is excellent.
No. 50 is one of our foremost Camps. They are booming, are well fixed financially, and the membership shows considerable interest. They are going to have an L. A. S. at once.
The officers of No. 51 have neglected to commit their ritualistic parts. All show considerable interest, but could not be termed "Hust- lers." Their Commander lives at Under hill and attends the meetings of his Camp quite regularly, a fact which is significant. Had the officers been properly equipped they would have easily marked in the first class.
No. 53 is not wher& it might be, but it has members who possess grit or they would have been "counting grass roots" long since. They are located in a small place and the membership is widely scattered. They have no post of the G. A. R. to work for or encourage them, and are practically alone in then- patriotic work. They are deserving of a hearty word of commendation.
No. 55 is a "corker." They are the ranking Camp of the Division and their excellence in every particular shows conclusively that they have worked hard for this distinction. The most enthusiastic band of Sons of Veterans in this State is unqestionably located in the "reform city." Further comment in regard to their efficiency in unnecessary.
No. 56, our host to-day, is also a live Camp, as each delegate can see for himself. They have the largest number of equipped men of any
48 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.
Camp in the Division. There appears no reason wliy it should not be- come one of our leaders.
No. 57 may be classed with those Camps who will soon be speaking for first place. So far as the general ritualistic work, is concerned, they are excellent. If they had been uniformed and equipped at the time of their inspection they would have been near the van. We may reason- ably exect to hear them "talk" next year.
The condition of No. 58, with very little effort on the part of its officers, could be materially bettered. Had the officers taken a little more pride in the commitment of their ritualistic work they could easily have ranked in the first-class instead of being low in the second. We shall look to see Milton in better shape another year.
No. 59 has lacked proper instruction in the work, so that they are not wholly responsible for their rather unsatisfactory marking. The membership is widely scattered, but they have plenty of ambition to succeed and we may expect to see them make considerable improve- ment.
The officers of No. 60 did not have their parts committed, but show considerable interest and enter into the work with spirit. They may be codsideied above the average in general efficiency.
No. 61 is in healthy condition. Its officers have been soinewhat negligent in some respects, but on the whole the Camp is a good one and is progressing quite rapidly.
No. 62 is one of the best equipped Camps in the Division, and with little effort might become one of our very best Camps.
No. 63 is at rather a low ebb. Their membership is scattered and they have many things to contend with. They have lost rather than gained during the year, but promise to make' an advance during the year to come.
No. 64 has good material and unquestionably could become one of our leading Camps. They are now in fairly good condition, but have been handicapped somewhat by being burned out during the year, which destroyed considerable of their property.
No. 65 only needs to be uniformed and equipped to be able to rank well up toward the top. They have been very prompt in making their quarterly retui-ns to Division headquarters, which is commendable.
No. 66. The boys in this Camp lack ambition and the Camp appears to be on the decline. Few Camps have started out under more favorable auspices than West Rutland, and it seems a pity that they should not come up to an enviable standard of excellence, which they could do
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were they so minded. May we not hope for a better report another year from No. 66.
The remainder of the Camps from No. 67 to No. 85 are practically new Camps, and with but two or three exceptions, are in about the same condition. But one of these Camps has a set of officers tliat have com- mitted their ritualistic parts, and there has been a general lack of en- thusiasm prevailing among them. This single exception is No. 75. This Camp has a very promising future before it. It ranked 93 at inspection, and for a new Camp is deserving of great praise for its creditable show- ing. Montreal is another Camp that is deserving of special mention. Located on foreign soil, they have difficulties to contend with that we of the United States fail to realize. For instance, they are not permitted to use muskets, in the muster-in ceremony, a circumstance which greatly militates against the impressiveness of the ceremony. Notwithstanding the peculiar conditions under which they labor, they are above the average in their marking. A band of patriotic Sons of Veterans, we can surely trust our Stars and Stripes to their keeping.
Perhaps the condition of affairs in the several Camps may appear rather unsatisfactory, as I have represented it, but I have endearvored to present their actual state. I have had a longer official relation with the Division than any other Brother, and I can therefore say from experience that I do not think the Division ever had fairer prospects, or was ever in a more healthy condition, than it is to-day. The object of these inspec- tions is to discover wherein we are weak, and I have endeavored so to do. My tendency to "sand paper rather than soft soap" is well known, so that you must not feel at all disheartened over what I have said. I merely desire to undeceive you in reference to the fallacy prevaiUng that there is comparatively little chance for improvement in our Camps. There is room for considerable, and decidedly so in one particular, that of the officers committing their ritualistic parts to memory. If I had the authority, I should entirely prohibit (after a limited length of time) the use of the Ritual in the Camp-room.
(Following are tables giving the rank and relative rank of the several Camps;— personal expenses of the Inspectors; general average footings, totals, etc., of all the Camps.) (Tables 1, 2 and 3.) I have but few recommendations to make.
1st. That I beUeve that the inspection could be conducted much more satisfactorily, and at very little additional expense, if one man did the work personally. He should be a salaried officer, and receive a fair compensation for his services.
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Under the present system, men are detailed as assistants who are unable to devote more than two or three days at a time to the work, and are therefore obliged to make quite a number of trips in order to inspect a few Camps, so that the expense of traveling is a great deal heavier than it otherwise would be, if one man went from Camp to Camp in a continuous round of inspection.
Again, the benefits to be derived to Camps would be greater, from the fact that this man would be in every sense qualified to instruct in every department of Camp work ; the danger of men being detailed as afsistants who are incompetent, would be overcome; all Camps would receive the same instructions and no injustice would be done in the markings.
If the plan adopted this year be continued next year, I believe it would be money well invested if the assistants meet the Inspector be- fore entering upon their work and decide upon a scale of markings, to the end that the relative rank of our Camps be more correctly deter- mined.
I would suggest an effort toward improvement in respect to the pres- ervation of a proper military training while in the Camp-room; that greater courtesy and respect be shown commanding officers; and in the manner of saluting at the altar.
Hardly any of the Camps use the drum as directed in the ritual, and not a few omit singing entirely.
In conclusion, I wish to thank you. Commander Foster, for your courteous and prompt recognition of ail communications relative to my work, and for the general assistance you and your Adjutant have ren- dered us, without which we would have been greatly embarrassed in the furtherance of our work.
Trusting that our next Inspector may profit by the experience of
this administration, and find as much of value in the suggestions above
set forth, as I was pleased to obtain from the report of my predecessor,
I remain, ■
Yours respectfully in F. C. and L. ,
E. T. GRISWOLD,
Inspector.
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Table 1 , giving expenses of inspecting officers. |
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No. of Camps Inspected. Expended for R. R fare. Hotel Expenses. Horse Hire. . . |
13 $27.40 15.50 7.25 5.83 |
13 $15.12 20.60 15.50 2.77 |
11 $17.41 8.50 8.50 1.95 |
9 $23.37 20.05 2.50 3.15 |
5 $3.67 6.35 10.00 2.35 |
1 $1.20 1.00 25 |
52 $88.17 72.00 43.75 |
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Tel., Postage Ex., etc.. |
16.30 |
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$55.98 |
$53.99 |
$36.36 |
$49.07 |
$22.37 |
$2.45 |
$220.22 |
*The expenses of Brother Pecu are proportionately larger than any of the other Assistant Inspectors, owing to the fact that to him was as- signed a number of Camps located some distance from him and off the line of railroad.
Following is a table giving the markings and the relative rank of the several Camps :
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TABLE 2. |
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RANK. |
REL. RANK |
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55 |
98 |
1 |
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19 |
97 |
2 |
|
50 |
94 |
a |
|
28 |
93 |
4 |
|
75 |
93 |
4 |
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31 |
90 |
6 |
|
36 |
87 |
7 |
|
18 |
86 |
8 |
|
87 |
85 |
9 |
|
39 |
84 |
10 |
|
22 |
82 |
11 |
|
24 |
83 |
11 |
|
48 |
82 |
11 ' |
|
57 |
81 |
14 |
|
61 |
81 |
14 |
|
2 |
81 |
14 |
|
7 |
80 |
17 |
|
56 |
80 |
17 |
|
83 |
78 |
19 |
|
69 |
77 |
20 |
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CAMP NO. RANK. REL. RANK.
4 74 21
65 73 32
42 69 23
34 69 23 6 68 25
62 68 25
60 67 27
72 67 27
45 64 29
46 63 30
51 62 31
52 60 32 25 60 32 82 58 34 74 58 34
35 57 36
58 57 36
78 57 36 64 57 ' 36 73 55 40 63 53 41
66 52 42 40 51 43 77 51 43 70 50 45
67 48 46 76 46 47*
59 45 48
68 45 48 84 43 50
79 40 51
80 39 53
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REPORT OF THE MUSTERING OFFICER.
West Randolph, Vt., July 5, 1892.
To H. S. Foster, Commander of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
Sir:— I beg leave to submit the following report of Camps mustered since last encampment.
J. W. Currier Camp, No. 81, of North Troy, was mustered June 25, 1891 by Past Captain W. E. Cooley of Col. E, H. Powell Camp No. 68 of Richford, with 20 charter members.
N. C. Cheney Camp No. 82, of Lunenburg was mustered Sept. 21 1891, by Past Captain J. B. Ripley of Major A. P. Davis Camp No. 24 of West Concord, with 14 charter members.
General W. W. Henry Camp No. 83, of Huntington, was" mustered Dec. 4, 1891, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, with 13 charter members.
E. H. Nye Camp No. 84, of Glover was mustered Dec. 12, 1891, by Mustering Officer F. W. Saultof West Randolph, with 16 charter mem- bers.
Col. N. F. Dunshee Camp No. 85, of Bristol was mustered May 4, 1891, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, with 20 charter members.
Captain Wm. H. Humphrey Camp No. 86, of Essex Junction, was mustered May 12, 1892, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burling- ton, with 15 charter members.
This makes a total of six Camps with 98 charter members mustered since last encampment. The first two were mustered during the administration of Colonel K. W. Morse. Camp No. 87, of Northfield was all ready to have been mustered before theis encampment, but owing to unavoidable delays, it has been postponed to Tuesday evening, July 12. We have worked hard to secure this Camp and would like to receive the credit of it on this year's work.
I wish to thank you. Commander Foster, and Brothers of the Vermont Division who have assisted me in this work.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. & L.
FRANK W, SAULT.
Mustering Officer.
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REPORT OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE.
Vergennes, Vt., July 5, 1892.
To Col. H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S.A.:
Colonel : — I have the honor to submit the following report : During the year that has just come to a close, my attention has been called to but very few points of unpleasantness, and with my successor may peace reign throughout the Division.
Yours in F. C. and L.,
H. C. HEREICK,
Judge Advocate.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AT MEETING OF THE DIVISION COUNCIL, OCTOBER 13, 1891.
Burlington, Vt., Oct. 13, 1891.
The Council was called to order at 2.15 p. M., by Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster.
The roll was called, and the following members of the Council re- ported present : Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster, Maj. W. H. Headle, Capt. W. H. Boyd, Past Capt. J. B. Ripley, Chaplain A. G. Fay, Mustering Oflacer H. C. Herrick, and Chief of Staff E. T. Monahan.
By unanimous consent, Lieut. Col. Foster appointed First Sergeant Leonard Fiske of Gen. Wm. Wells Camp No. 19, as Clerk of the CouncU. The oi'der convening the Council was then read. The presiding officer having stated that nominations for Colonel of the Division were in order, Maj. W. H. Headle nominated Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster of Burlington; seconded by Capt.W. H. Boyd. No other nominations being made, Chap- lain A. G. Fay moved that the Clerk of the Council be instructed to cast one ballot for H. S. Foster of Burlington, which was done. Lieut. Col. Foster appointed Capt. Boyd and Chief of Staff Monahan to act as tell- ers. H. S. Foster of Burlington, was declared duly elected Colonel of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
Capt. Boyd then nominated Chaplam A. G. Fay of Montpelier, for Lieut. Colonel; seconded by Fast Capt. Ripley. BaUot was taken with the following result : A. G. Fay, 5; F. L. Greene, 1. Chaplain A. G.
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Fay of Montpelier, was declared duly elected Lieut. Colonel of the Ver- mont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
Lievit. Col. Foster appointed Past Capt. Ripley, Capt. Boyd, Mus- tering Officer Herrick, as committee to examine the books and vouchers.
Chaplain A. G. Fay then moved that the actual and necessary ex- penses of the Council Meeting be paid by the Division; seconded by Maj. W. H. Headle, and carried.
Moved and seconded to take recess while the committee was exam- ining the books and vouchers; carried. Meeting again called to order at 3.15 p. M. Past Col. Fox of BurUngton, was asked by Lieut. Col. Foster to act as InstalUng Officer, and the former proceeded to install Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster of BurUngton, and Chaplain A. G. Fay of Montpelier, as Colonel and Lieut. Colonel, respectively, of the Division of Vermont, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
After the installation. Col. Foster stated that he had been informed, whether on good authority or not he could not say, that the Camp at Brandon did not ratify the invitation to the Division to hold its next Annual Encampment at that place. The matter was discussed by Lieut. Col. Fay and Maj. Headle, and it was decided by the Council to await further and more definite information on the subject. The Council con- sidered the time of holding the next Annual Encampment, and con- cluded to leave it to the Colonel to decide.
Col. Foster then presented the matter of a Field Encampment, and after discussion by Maj. Headle, Lieut. Colonel Fay and Past Capt. Rip- ley, the Council voted to have one.
Past Colonel Fox then made some remarks, congratulating the Di- vision and the officers-elect, upon the fine work done at the meeting, and jnaking a plea for harmony and co-operation.
Col. Foster thanked the Council for his election as Colonel of the Vermont Division, hoping to so perform the duties of his office that the Division would never have reason to regi-et his election. He asked each and all the members of the Council for their hearty co-operation in car- rying out the work of the Division and the Order.
Lieut. Col. Fay then tendered to the Colonel, for the Division, for the members of the Council, and for the individual members of each and every Camp, then- hearty co-operation and support, and he also thanked the Council for caUing hlni to the office of Lieut. Colonel.
Maj. Headle then made some remarks for the good of the Order, say- ing that if every member of each Camp in the State would do his indi- vidual duty, the administration would be a success.
A recess was then taken, subject to call by the Colonel.
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On the recall of the Council to order, Col. Foster thanked the mem- bers for their attendance at the Council Meeting, at personal inconven. ience to themselves.
The Committee appointed to examine the books and vouchers, reported that the accounts balanced and that the books vv^ere in good condition.
The minutes of the Council were then read by the Clerk and ap- proved.
The Council thanked the Clerk for his services.
There being no further business before it, the Council then at 5.00 p. M. , on motion duly made and seconded, was declared adjourned sine die.
H. S. FOSTER,
Chairman. Leonard Fiske,
Clerk.
REPORT OF THE DIVISION COUNCIL.
Brandon, Vt., July 7th, 1892.
To the Officers and Members of the Tenth Annual Encampment of Ver- mont Division, S. V., U. S. A., H. S. Foster, commanding :
Your Division Council report that they have examined the books, bills and vouchers of the present administration, and find them correct.
Cash received during the year $1,196 69
Disbursements --. --. 1,171 93
Cash on hand $24 76
Cash due from Camps ... $23 95
Outstanding indebtedness 6 48
Signed,
WILLH. BOYD,)^. ^ .,
J. B. RIPLEY, 5 ^*"- ^^'^'^c**-
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DIVISION ORDERS.
Headquarters Vermont Division,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
West Randolph, July 11, 1891.
Orders No. 8, Series 1891.
I. Having been elected Colonel of this Division, I hereby assume command and establish Headquarters at West Randolph.
II. At the 9th Annual Encampment of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, held at -St. Johnsbury, June 24 and 25, the following officers were duly elected and installed: Colonel, K. W. Morse, West Randolph; Lieutenant Colonel, H. S. Foster, Burlington; Major, W. H. Headle, Danby.
III. Division Council, H. O. Bixby, Chelsea; W. H. Boyd, Mon- treal, P. Q.; J. B. Ripley, St. Johnsbury.
IV. The Tenth Amiual Encampment of the Division will be held at Brandon.
V. The following delegates were elected to the National Encamp- ment to be held at Minneapolis, Mima., August 24-27, 1891: Delegate at large, Max L. Powell, Richford; Alternate at large, Frank G. West, St. Johnsbury; Delegate, E. T. L. Benedict, Poultney; Alternate, E. M. Kellogg, West Rutland.
VI. Adjutant and Quartermaster on Staff of Past Colonel Bixby are hei-eby released, and will report at Camp for duty.
VII. A. J. Huse of West Randolph is hereby appointed Adjutant, and J. B. Eldredge of West Randolph, Quartermaster, each with the rank of 1st Lieu.tenant, from June 2.5, 1891.
VIII. Other Staff appointinents will be announced later.
IX. General Orders No. 5, and circular No. 2 from Commander-in- Chief is herewith promulgated.
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X. Charges and specifications having been prepared against Cap" tain W. J. Cave, commanding Camp No. 22, Barre, he was suspended from office and a court-martial appointed consisting of the following Brothers: Past Captain A. G. Eaton, Camp 31, Montpelier; Captain Will L. White, Camp 39, Calais; Past Captain A. J. Huse, Camp 37, West Randolph; Past Captain O. D. Clark, Camp 31, Montpelier; Cap. tain A. H. Irish, Camp 45, Bethel; Past Captain J. B. Eldredge, Camp 37, West Randolph; Captain Don D. Grout, Camp 78, Waterbury, with Lieutenant Alland G. Fay to be Judge Advocate. In pursuance of Special Orders No. 3, the Court convened in Montpelier, June 22, at the office of Judge Advocate AUand G. Fay, and entered upon the discharge of its duties. The record of the proceedings, findings, and sentence have been received. The accused was charged first with conduct unbecom- ing a member of the Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., in his relations to the Ol-der, and second in violating his obligations given at the time of as- suming his office as Captain of Camp No. 22. The Court found the ac- cused guilty of the first charge and specifications, and not guilty of the second charge and specifications, and sentenced him to be degi'aded from the office of Captain of Camp No. 22, Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. The record of the trial and proceedings against Captain W. J. Cave, has been carefully examined. The testimony fully sustained the sentence, and the findings and sentence of the Court are approved. There being no recommendation that he be allowed to retain his past rank, all honors and privileges are forfeited.
XI. The office of Captain of Camp No. 22, Barre, being vacant, an election is hereby ordered as per Constitution of Rules and Regulations to fill such vacancy or vacancies thus caused.
XII. J. W. Cooley Camp No. 81, was mustered at North Troy, June 25, by Captain W. E. Cole, Richford, with 25 chai'ter members. Captain elect F. A. Wheeler will be respected and obeyed accordingly.
XIII. The name, Warren French, No. 22, Barre, has been changed to Col. U. A. Woodbury.
XIV. Camps that have not reported will do so at once, and save being suspended. We find the past two quarters camps have been very prompt in sending in reports, which is very commendable. We hope to be able to report all camps in good standing on the 25th of July.
XV. All supplies must be ordered on Requisition Blank Form No. 1 • No supphes will be sent unless these instructions are followed.
XVI. Attention is called to circular enclosed of A. W. Batchellor of Salem, Mass., chairman transportation committee for New England,
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to Commandery-in-Chief Sons of Veterans, to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27, 1891.
XVII. Captains who have failed to send reports to Surgeon C. B. Ross, West Rutland, will do so within six days from receipt of this order.
XVIII. Make all money orders and checks payable to Quarter- master J. B. Eldredge.
XIX. We are more than proud of the L. A. S. , which held its first division encampment at St. Johnsbury, with our order. As a Division we realize how important an organization it is and what great benefits we vrill derive from them, and I trust every Brother in the Vermont Division will use his best influences in their favor. Many little words of encouragement and praise wiU help them in their support and growth.
XX. All Brothers who are to take part in the parade at Benning- ton are ordered to report to Captain Andrew Maurer as soon as possible on arrival at Bennington. Would urge every Brother to attend this celebration. We shaU not participate in the parade as a Division but as a Camp.
XXI. I appreciate the high honor that the Brothers of the Vermont Division conferred upon me at St. Johnsbury, June 25, and ask that every Brother consider that he has a work to perform in the coming year, and I am sure with such assistance as you have rendered in the past we can make this year a successful one.
By command of
K. W. MORSE,
Official, Colonel Commanding.
A. J. HusE,
Adjutant.
Headquarters Vermont Division,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
West Randolph, Sept. 14, 1891.
Orders No. 9, Series 1891.
I. Camps that have failed to send in reports for last quarter and are suspended, are Nos. 53, 59 and 71. This is a neglect on the part of. their officers and we trust they will report at once and be reinstated We hope the remainder of their term they will have their reports in
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on time. Remember, Sept. 30 your reports should be sent to A. J. Huse, Adjutant.
II. General Order No. 8, article 12, corrected : Camp No. 81, name J. W. Currier, mustered by Past Capt. W. E. Pooley.
III. The following Staff appointments are hereby made :
Surgeon, Don D. Grout, Waterbury. Chaplain, A. G. Faj% Montpelier. Mustering Officer, H. C. Herrick, Vergennes. Judge Advocate, B. C. Berry, Barton. Chief of Staff, E. T. Monalian, Underbill. These officers wiU be respected and obeyed accordingly.
IV. Adjutant's report, March 31, 1891, showed number in good standing, 1456. Adjutant's report, June 30, showed number in good standing 1477. There have been no official reports taken between those dates, therefore these headquarters fail to see how on June 27th there could have been over 1600 in good standing.
V. Reports of Quartermaster Sergeants, June 30, 1891, are as follows :
Cash on hand last report $109 93
Received from all sources 493 34
$603 27
Expended per capita tax $ 61 80
Incidental expenses and supplies 404 84
$466 64
Balance on hand at date $136 63
VI. The following names should be entered on aU Black Books as dropped : W. H. Wallace, P. S. Clough, Camp 28 ; E. O. Lawi-ence, Camp 36; W. W. S. Brown, E. C. Blanchard, C. H. GilfiUan, Frank Gil- fillan, Camp 48 ; Wm. Bronville, Joseph B. Traynor, Rev. L. L. Hobbs, John L. Edwards, Camp 64.
VII. Name of appUcant rejected : Willie Wilhams, West Concord, Camp No. 24.
VIII. Proceedings of court martial held by Gen.G.P. Foster Camp No. 13, against the accused brother, M. M.Williams ; he being found by said court guilty on both charges of theft and sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the Order. The findings of the court have been ap- proved, and M. M. Williams is hereby dishonorably discharged from the Order.
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IX. Camps will if possible avoid ordering C. R. and R. , and Rituals until the revised ones are out, for the changes in them will require all Camps to obtain new ones.
X. Camps that send in requisitions for supplies, if the suppUes are not received at once, can understand that we have none on hand, and will be sent as soon as possible.
XI. Resignations have been received and accepted. Elections are hereby ordered to fill the vacancies hereby caused : Capt. W. M. Morton, Camp 58 ; Capt. Guy H. Farman, Camp 70 ; Camp Council E. H. Sar- gent, Camp 74 ; Capt. Farrand S. Stranahan, Camp 36 ; 1st Lieut. L. I. Bean, Camp 36 ; 2d Lieut. A. F. Childs, Camp 36.
XII. Application has been received and approved for a Camp at Lunenburgh. Past Capt. J. B. Ripley has the credit for this work.
XIII. We wish the brothers of the Vermont Division would under- stand the regulation membership badge is not to be worn around in every-day duty. It is for Camp and parade use. We have a bronzed •button for 8i cents that would be more appropriate for that use. Cap- tains of Camps will attend to this matter in their Camps.
XIV. The following officers have been elected and installed in Col. U. A. Woodbury Camp, No. 22, Barre : Captain, W. W. Jones ; 1st Lieutenant, A. J. Cave ; 2d Lieutenant, F. A. Duffee.
XV. We would recommend to the Brothers to look over the last issue of the Sharpshooter and take up with the gi'and club offer.
XVI. General Order No. 7 of Commander-in-Chief is herewith pro- mulgated.
XVII. We intend hereafter to issue an order the first of each month. We have held back this one in order that we might issue it with that of the Commander-in-Chief.
By command of
K. W. MORSE,
Colonel Commanding. Official,
A. J. HusE,
Adjutant.
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Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. >•
West Randolph, Vt., Sept. 21, 1891. )
Orders No. 10, Series 1891.
I. Inaccordance with the provisions of Paragraph 2, Special Order No. 1, Headquarters Commandery-in-Cliief, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., dated Sept. 19th, 1891, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the Vermont Division.
II. The Division Council is hereby ordered to convene in the HaU of Gen. Wilham Wells Camp No. 19, at Burlington, at 2 o'clock, p. M., Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 1891, for the purpose of electing a Colonel to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Col. K. W. Morse, and such other vacancies as may exist in the elective offices of the Division. The Council will also examine all books, vouchers, and other papers of the different officers of the Division, and audit their accounts; and transact such other business as may properly come before it.
III. The composition of the Division Council is shown in Chapter III, Article VIII, Section 1, C. R. and R., to which attention is invited. The necessary expense of this meeting should be boi'ne by the Division, and undoubtedly will be. Efforts will be made to secure reduced rates of fare on the raihoads.
It is hoped that the members of the Council will regard attendance at this meeting, called pursuant to orders from the Commander-in-Chief of the Order, as an imperative duty, for which everything else, within human control, should be temporarily put aside. They are reminded that the presence of at least seven members is absolutely necessary to the transaction of any business, and that if this number is not present, the money of the Division will have been wasted, and nothing accom- plished. Every member of the Council should be present.
IV. All communications to the Adjutant and Quartermastev of the Division, should be directed as heretofore, until further notice. Com- munications to the Lieutenant Colonel should be directed to BurUngton, Vermont.
H. S. FOSTER,
Lieut. Colonel, Commanding. Official,
A. J. HUSE,
Adjutant.
division orders. t3
Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons op Veterans, U. S. A. >•
Burlington, Vt., Oct. 14, 1891. )
Orders No. 11, Series 1891.
I. At the meeting of the Division Council, Oct. 13th, 1891, pvir- suant to Paragraph 2, Orders No. 10, current series, Vermont Division, the following named officers were duly elected and installed:
Colonel— Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster of Burlington, vice Morse, resigned. Lieutenant Colonel— Chaplain A. G. Fay of Montpelier, vice Foster, elected Colonel. These officers will be given the respect and obedience due their positions.
II. The staff appointments heretofore existing in the Division are hereby revoked, and the following substituted therefor, viz:
Adjutant — E. T. Monahan, Camp No. 7, Underbill. Quartermaster — F. F. Moree, Camp No. 19, Burlington. Surgeon— G. O. Webster, Camp No. 36, St. Albans. Chaplain— R. C. Searing, Camp No. 79, Arlington. Inspector — C. F. R. Jenne, Camp No. 2, Brattleboro. Mustering-Officer— F. W. Sault, Camp No. 37, West Randolph. Judge Advocate — H. C. Herrick, Camp No. 55, Vergennes. Chief of Staff— T. T. Lamphere, Camp No. 39, Calais. Sergeant Major — C. G. Andrews, Camp No. 19, Burlington. Quartermaster Sergeant — E. E. Abbott, Camp No. 19, Burlington. Council Clerk — Leonard Fiske, Camp No. 19, Burlington. These officers will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
III. The Headquarters of the Division are hereby established at Burlington. AU returns and reports should be addressed to Adjutant
E. T. Monahan, Burlington, Vt. All requisitions for suppUes, and cor- respondence relating thereto, should be addressed to Quartermaster F.
F. Morse, Burlington, Vt.
IV. The delay in the distribution of blanks for the last quarterly returns, was due to inability to obtain them from National Headquarters, and not to any fault of this office. The new and revised C. R. and R. of the Order, is expected to be ready for issue sometime in November. All reports and returns pertaining to the last quarter, not yet sent in, should be forwarded with the least possible delay.
V. Communication to this Headquarters will receive prompt atten- tion. Telegraphic correspondence should only be resorted to, when the
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case is of such urgency as not to admit of the delay incident to the mail. All telegrams to this Headquarters, should, when possible, be sent over the Commercial Union Line, or its connection, the Canadian Pacific. All persons sending official telegrams to the Colonel, over the Western Union Line, should add fifteen cents to the regular price of the message, as this line charges that amount for delivery of messages to the Colonel, his residence being more than one mile from the Western Union office. Remember, this does not apply to any other line than the Western Union, and its connections, and in no case does it apply to messages to the Adjutant or Quartermaster.
H. S. FOSTER,
Colonel Commanding. Official:
E. T. MONAHAN,
Adjutant.
" Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up.'" — Gen. Sedgwick.
Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•
Burlington, Vt., Nov. 2, 1891. )
Orders No. 12,
Series 1891.
I. Past Colonel C. F. R. Jenne, of Camp No. 2, Brattleboro, having reluctantly declined the office of Inspector of the Division, owing to his inability to give the necessary time and attention to the duties of the office. Past Colonel E. T. Griswold, of Camp No. 4, Bennington, is here- by appointed to that office. He will be obeyed and respected accord- ingly.
n. Brother George W. Keeler, of Camp No. 19, Burlington, is here- by appointed Color Sergeant of the Division, and will be respected accordingly.
III. General Orders No. 8, and Circular Letter No. 1, from the Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of the Order, ai'e herewith promul- gated. Special attention is invited to paragraph three, of the Orders above mentioned. As the Division Treasury is in a depleted condition, and the Division is considerably in debt, 10 per cent will hereafter be added to the cost of all supplies, in making requisitions. No requisitions will be filled until this requirement is complied with.
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IV. Captains should at once make requisition for the new Constitu- tion, Rules and Regulations. Every member of the Division, in good standing, sliQuld be supplied with a copy. Captains of such Camps as desire to try the new Ritual, should make requisition therefor.
V. The careful attention of all is specially invited to the provisions of the circular letter pertaining to the " Sons of Veterans Guards.' Wherever possible, preparations should at once be set on foot for the organization of a Company in every Camp in the Division. A regiment of Green Mountain Boys should be speedily formed, and later, a Brigade. Rally, boys, as your fathers rallied from '61 to '65. The men of Ver- mont were among the first to respond to the call to arms, and no braver or better soldiers ever faced a foe in combat. Let us show ourselves worthy sons of noble sires. Let us make the amplest possible f)repara- tion to sustain the magnificent reputation they made, and to guard and defend the glorious legacy they have left us. Let us ever bear in mind those memorable words of the immortal Sedgwick, " Put the Vermont- ers ahead, and keep the column well closed up." The first Company in the Vermont Division is now being rapidly recruited in Camp No. 19 , Burlington. What Camp will furnish the second? Wherever practica- ble, bands or drum corps should be organized in Camps. These have contributed much to the success of the Massachusetts Division, and doubtless of many others. Almost every Camp can have, at least, a small drum corps. The sound of the " spirit-stirring drum " aiid "ear- piercing fife " should be heard in every Vermont hamlet. The shrill notes of the trumpet should echo through the canyons of our grand old mountains, and reverberate from crag to crag. These will tend to arouse enthusiasm, attract attention to ovir noble Order, and bring needed re- cruits to our ranks. The fires of patriotism should be kept blazing brightly on our mountain peaks, and in our beautiful valleys, serving as beacon lights to beckon us onward to. greater love of country, her flag, and her institutions; greater pride in the grand records of our ancestors; and increased devotion to the sacred work of our Order. Rise, Brothers^ shake off lethargy, and buckle on your armour.
VI. Brother W. W. La Point, of U. A. Woodbury Camp, No. 23, Barre, has been recommended for appointment on the "National Press Committee," as the representative of the Vermont Division thereon.
VII. At the Ninth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division ,^ held at St. Johnsbury, it was voted that the Division furnish each Camp with " The Sharpshooter " for one year. The paper is mailed to the Captains of Camps each month, as soon as published. As the paper is intended for the benefit of all the members of Camps, it should be taken
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to the Camp Room as soon as practicable, after receipt by the Captain, and there kept on file. Under no circumstances should it be taken from the Camp Room. If any Captain does not receive the Camp number of the paper by the fourth day of the month following that for which it was published, he should at once notify the editor and proprietor, W. W. La Point, Lock Drawer E, Barre, Vt.J and request that it be for. warded at once. ' ' The Sharpshooter " is the official organ of the Ver- mont Division. It is one of the best and most wide awake journals of its kind in the country, and its publication in the State is a great help to the Division. Attention is invited to the generous offer of prizes for the largest number of new subscribers, and to the fact that new subscribers between now and January 1, 1893, can get the paper for 40 cents a year. The paper is worthy of every aid and encouragement, and every Son of a Veteran in Vermont, whether he belongs to the Order or not, should promptly avail himself of this offer, and get twelve numbers of "The Sharpshooter " for 3^ cents apiece. Every Camp in the Division should have its regular correspondent of " The Sharpshooter," either elected by the members, or appointed by the Captain.
VIII. The superiority of some of the Camps in the Division is plainly traceable to their efficient auxiliaries, the Ladies' Aid Societies. These Societies cannot receive too much aid, support, and encourage- ment, from the Sons of Veterans. They are doing a noble and disinter- ested work; they are building better than they can know. The Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies' Aid Societies contain many of the best women in the State. They should contain them all. It is hoped that the day is not far distant when everj^ Camp of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, wiU have the efficient help of a Ladies' Aid Societies. Every Camp should exert itself to the utmost to that end. Even where there is a Woman's Relief Coi-ps, there is always room and material for a Ladies' Aid Society. We say to the sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society, may God bless and speed you in your good work. If you do not get your reward in this world, you will be certain of it in the next. Your presence refines, elevates, and ennobles us, to say nothing of the material aid you render us. Again we say, God bless you.
IX. Brother C. H. Anderson, of Camp No. 36, St. Albans, having been duly elected and installed as Captain of that Camp, vice Stranahan, resigned, will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
X. Brother H. L. Colegrove, having tendered his resignation as Captain of Camp No. 7, Underhill, the same is hereby accepted. First Lieutenant F. P, Tilliston will assume command of the Camp, and order an election to fill the vacancy thus caused.
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XI. The application for membership of Fred Butler has been re- jected by Camp No. 19, Burlington. This name should be entered in all Black Books.
XII. The press of the State can help the Order and the Division by- publishing notes of interest pertaining to the Sons of Veterans. Many of the Sons can be reached in this way, that could not in any other. To encourage this publication, and stunulate interest, copies of all Orders will be mailed to all papers known to be published in the State, and it is hoped that such parts of them as are of general interest will be pub- lished.
XIII. Incredible as it may seem, not more than half the Camps of this Division have rendered reports for the last quarter. How does this comport with the inspiring and stirring words of Gen. Sedgwick, quoted at the head of this order ? Making due allowance for the delay and con- fusion incident to a change of administration near the close of the quar- ter, and any uncertainty as to where to send i-eports, this negligence on the part of some of the Captains is inexcusable. All Camps that have not reported by November 20th, will be promptly suspended.
By order of
Colonel H. S. FOSTER,
E. T. MONAHAN,
Adjutant.
"Put the Vemonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up." — Gen. Sedgwick.
Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Burlington, Vt., Nov. 30, 1891. )
Orders No. 13, Series 1891.
I. General Orders No. 9, from Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of the Order, are herewith promulgated. Special attention of Camps is invited to paragraphs 2 and 7 thereof , and to the requests of the Commit- tee on Ritual. One copy of the new Ritual will shortly be sent to the Captain of each Camp, and it is hoped that every Camp in the Division will make a thorough study thereof, and render a careful report thereon. The iniportance and necessity of each Camp having in its possession a "Blue Book," are obvious. The Captains of such Camps as are not sup- pUed with it, should make requistion therefor, without delay.
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II. Lieut. N. C. Cheney Camp, No. 82, Lunenburg, with fourteen charter members lias been mustered by Past Captain J. B. Ripley, of Major A. P. Davis Camp, No. 24, West Concord, and the following offi- cers were duly elected and installed, viz: Captain, Harry Hill: First Lieu- tenant, Howard Colbuni; Second Lieutenant, James Smith. These offi- cers will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
III. Charters haA'e been approved for Camps at Huntington and Glover.
IV. It is hoped that everj- Camp has nominated its best available member for Captain, to serve during the ensuing year. As the next most important offices in the Camp are First and Quartermaster Ser- geants, and Sergeant of the Guard, it is recommended that Captains elect announce these appointments as soon as elected, and before the rest of the elective officers are chosen. This should result in the selec- tion of the best men for the most important places. It is hoped, also, that only members of the faithful band of workers in each Camp, only those who attend the meetings of their Camp regularly, have been nom- inated for elective officers, and that the new Captains well make all their staff appointments from the same class only, whenever practicable. Such are the men who should be rewarded with promotion. Personal popularity, except in so far as it may, in exceptional cases, conduce to harmony, should cut no figure in the selection. Nothing conduces more to the success, growth, prosperity, and stability of a Camp, then regu- lar and punctual attendance at the meetings of all its officers, elective and appointive.
V. The election of officers for the ensuing year is required by the Constitution of the Order to take place at the first stated meeting of the Camp in December, and the officers elect are installed at the first stated meeting in January. Captains of Camps will report to the Adjutant, with the least practicable delay, the choice of their Camp for Installing Officer, and the date on which the officers are to be installed. It is important that Captains should act promptly in this matter, as not much time remains. There is good material for this office in nearly every Camp, and each one should choose an intelligent and experienced brother from among its own members, when practicable. While it may not be possible, in all cases, to observe the choice of Camps, this will be done as far as practicable. No brother has power to install officers, unless duly authorized to do so by the Colonel. In case the officer commissioned to install the officers of a Camp is not present at the meeting prescribed for
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installation, the retiring Captain, or the ranking Past Captain present, is hereby authorized to perform the ceremony.
Installing officers will make a full report to the Adjutant, on blanks, furnished for the purpose, immediately after the ceremony. No commis- sions can be issued until this report is received. Camps must pay the necessary expenses of Installing Officers.
VI. The following named members of the Division have been dropped for non-payment of dues : F. B. Dorset, N. H. Rawson, D. H. Fraser, H. H. Bostwick and L. W. Colman of George P. Foster Camp No. 13, South Londonderry; Curtis Corliss and Will Waldo of Gen. Sedg wick Camp, No. 35, Cabot; MorroKenyon of Gen. T. S. Peck Camp, No. 43, Hinesburgh; A. J. C. Gray and C. W. Duke of Gen. W. W. Grout Camp, No. 49, Barton; J. S. Bosworth and Wm. H. Humphrey of Col. A. V. Colburn Camp, No. 64, Fair Haven. The application for membership of Aaron A. Rodes has been rejected by Milan Parks Camp, No. 34, Si^ring- field. Captains will see that these names are promptly entered in the Black Books of their Camps. If there are any other names that should be entered therein, and have not been published in Orders, Captains will report then at once to the Adjutant, and they will be published in the next Order.
VII. While some of the Quarterly Reports of First and Quarter- master Sergeants are correct in every particular, many others are defec- tive. To the end that all Reports rendered in f utvu-e may be made out correctly, the special attention of Captains, First and Quartermaster Ser- geants, is invited to the following: Only the names and data pertaining to tliose members who have been admitted to the Cam}) hy muster or transfer, during the term for which the Eejwrt is mode, shovild be entered on the face of the First Sergeant's Report. The blank spaces at the head of the face of this Report should be filled invariably, even if there are no entries to be made below, in which case a straight line should be draw diagonally across the face of the Report, from corner to corner, below the headlines. All the lalank spaces opposite the names of those mustered or admitted by transfer, should be carefully filled. If the father served during the war in a Vermont organization, and the necessary data pertaining to his record is lacking, and cannot be obtained, make application therefor directly to the Colonel, and he will obtain and forward it. If the father served in an organization from another state application for the missing data should be made to the Adjutant General of that state, giving in the application all the information at hand, to facilitate the search. The record of every member of the Division, and
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of the ancestor from whom eligibility to membership is derived, should be correct and complete in every particular, and every Camp should take pride in having it so. Be sure and credit the gains and losses to the proper causes. If a member is "dropped," do not report him as ■'dishonorably discharged." Dishonorable discharge can only be effected by sentence of a Court Martial. Dropped members do not appear in the losses, as they were deducted from the aggregate when they were suspended. Give the names of all such members on the preceding fold of the report, but do not subtract the number in the recapitulation. The " number upon which back tax is due" means those members who have been re-instated in their Camp, upon whom back tax is due the Divis- ion, not those who are in arrears to their Camp. This back tax cannot exceed 25 cents for any one meinber, or the per capita tax for two quar- ters, as every member is reported in good standing, and per capita tax paid on him until six months in arrears, and should his arrearages extend beyond another six months, he would be dropped. No back per capita tax is paid on members re-instated from dropped. Under the head, "gained during the term from suspended or dropped," do not enter the names of those gained by transfer from other Camps, as indicated in note under the recapitulation, as these names are entered on the face of the report.
The direction on the Quartermaster Sergeant's Report, that it should be sent direct to the Division Quartermaster, is -wTong and misleading. This and the First Sergeant's Report, with the per capita tax, are sent enclosed in the same envelope, to the Adjutant, E. T. Monahan,Burhng- ton, Vt., but all checks, drafts, post-office or express money orders, should be made payable to Quartermaster F. F. Morse, Burlington, Vt. Both reports should be completed and presented to the Camp Command- er on last meeting night of the quarter, who should carefully examine and compare them, correct any errors found, see that the number reported in good standing agrees with the number on which per capita tax is paid; that the back tax on members re-instated from suspended, is enclosed for the full number of quarters due; sign the First Sergeant's Report in two places and the Quartermaster Sergeant's in one, and forward them at once.
By "Camp Commander," is meant the officer in command of the Camp at the last meeting of the quarter. If the Captain is absent, do not wait to find him. There will be no further excuse for errors in the reports. Any man of fair intelligence, if he studies the directions care- fully, and takes proper interest in his duties, should be able to make a report correctly. First, be correct; second, be prompt. It is just as
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easy to make out and forward your reports at the proper time, as to do it a week or month later, and somewhat easier. Your Colonel has pub- lished at the head of his orders, the famous, inspiring, and oft repeated order of the gaUant and beloved Sedgwick. "Put the Vermonters ahead and keep the column well closed up." He trusts that he will not feel it incumbent upon him to remove it. The Vermont Division shoidd be the first to report to the National Headquarters, and not the last, as it undoubtedly is, in this case. Unexampled leniency to some of the Camps has been shown, in the matter of time, for reasons referred to in previous orders, but it cannot be repeated.
Attention is invited to the fact that the Constitution of the Order requires the consolidated reports of the Division to be forwarded to Na- tional Headquarters loithin tiventy days from the close of the quarter to which it pertains, and in the "general instructions" on the back of the First Sergeant's Report, you will fuid the following: "Under no cir- cumstances shcdl the Division Commander alloiv his reports to he delay- ed by failure to receive reports from delinquent Camps, hut at the date x>rovided hy the Constitution, he v;ill inake up his reports from the data at hand, and report the name and number of such Gamps as have failed to report.''^ Now, brothers, business is business; duty is duty. There is no use of having any Constitution, Rules and Regulations, if they are not hved up to and enforced. Fair warning is hereby given that hereafter, reports from this headquarters will be made "on time," and such Camps as wish to figm-e thereon as in "good standing," must get correct reports in promptly. Incon-ect or incomplete reports will be re- turned for correction, and the reports will not be considered "received," untU they are returned corrected. All Camps rendering correct reports to this Headquarters on or before the last day of each quarter, will re- ceive honorable mention in Orders. Remember, brothers, that the fate of an army or a nation, may sometime depend on your promptitude or punctuality, and the habit now formed may prove of inestimable value in after Ufe, not only to yourself, but to your country.
VII. The Colonel is under the painful necessity of suspending the following Camps, for failure to render Reports for the last quarter:
Capt L. E. Sherman Camp, No. 40, Montgomery Centre, Capt. F. W.
Bundy; Redfield Proctor Camp, No. 44, Rutland, Capt. M. F. Johnson;
Gen. Burnside Camp, No. 47, Greensboro Bend, Capt. F. L. Batten; Col.
E. Henry Powell Camp, No. 68, Richford, Capt. W. E. Cooley; John
Sawyer Camp, No. 70, Lowell, Capt. G. H. Farman; and Col. A. Preston
Camp, No. 80, Danville, Capt. J. H. Tilton.
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The following named Camps were suspended in Orders No. 9, and are now six months in arrears:
Gen. Logan Camp, No. 53, East Corinth, CajDt. W. H. Chalmers; Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Camp, No. 59, Manchester Depot, Capt. A. J. Davis, and O. M. Tillotson Camp, No. 71, Craftsbury, Capt. W. G. Til lotson. Three Camps have given notice that their charters must be sur- rendered. This lamentable state of affairs is doubtless due to lethargy and lack of interest and enthusiasm on the part of members of the Camps concerned, especially of the officers. Some of the latter, however, may have worked ably and faithfully, but have been seemingly borne down by adverse conditions. But it is not too late for these Camps to redeem •themselves, and the Colonel hopes and confidently believes that every Camp in the Vermont Division will swing triumphantly into line, Dec- ember 31st, 1891. Remember that no new officers can be installed until all arrears have been paid, and full reports rendered covering the period since last report. Your Colonel is as loth to give up a single Camp during his administration, as he would be to surrender a company of brave Green Mountain Boys to the enemy, on the field of battle. Remem- ber that Vermonters die, but never surrender. Remember what your fathers said when all the other troops had been withdrawn from the bloody salient at Spottsylvania, and they were ordered to retreat; "We don't want to go. Send us ammunition and rations, and we can stay here six months." Remember that when the war was ended, the enemies of the Union could point to the colors of no Vermont organiza- tion that had been yielded to them in action. Now, brothers, with these examples before you, and many others equally as inspiring, will you let the banner of your Camp trail ingloriously in the dust, or will you keep it waving proudly aloft? I think I know your answer, and I confidently await results. Spring into the breach, seize the tottering flagstaff of your Camp, and plant it firmly on the ramparts. Your brothers will rally round you, and victory is yours. What we need is greater enthusiasm, gi-eater devotion, a greater spirit of self-sacrifice, gi-eater fidelity to duty. Attend the meetings of your Camp, though the heavens fall. Let nothing keep you away but sickness or death. No Camp can die, if its members are imbued with this principle. Cap- tains have but a few weeks more to round out and complete their admin- istrations. Do not let them pass into the history of the Division, bear- ing the stamp of failure. Redouble your exertions, get in all the worthy recruits possible, swing your Camp proudly into line, and turn it over to your successor in good condition; and as you retire from the cares and responsibilities of office, you will feel that you have earned the
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surest and grandest reward this world can offer, the proud and happy consciousness of duty well performed.
VIII. In compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of the Order, ' and the By-laws of the Division on the subject, the Colonel and Quartermaster have furnished bonds, which have been duly ap- proved, and filed with the proper officers.
IX. The new C. R. & R of the Order has not been received at this Headquarters. Upon its arrival, i-equisitions therefor will be filled in the order in which they are received. As stated in previous orders, every member of the Division, in good standing, should be supplied with a copy, free of charge. The Journal of Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Encampment of the Order, held at Minneapolis, last August, will soon be forwarded to the Captain of each Camp. Such works are the property of the Camp, and each member of the same should have free access to them in the Camp Room. They should be carefully pre- served with the Camp records.
X. The attention of Captains is called to the fact that no dispensa- tions can be granted until the name of the individual for whom the dis- pensation is required, is known, and also what particular requirement of the Constitution is desired to be waived. In no case will the desired action be taken by Camps, before the arrival of authority for the same, on the presumption tliat the dispensation will be necessarily granted, Dispensations should be asked for only in urgent cases.
XI. The following are the consolidated reports for the quarter ending September 30, 1891.
adjutant's report. •
Number in good standing at date of last rej)ort. Gain by organization and nuister in,
by transfer,
by reinstatement,
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Aggregate, Camps. |
Members. |
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by death. |
2 |
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by honorable discharge, |
6 |
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by transfer. |
5 |
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by suspension, 6 |
196 |
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by dropped, |
(21) |
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Total loss. |
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Camps. |
Members |
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50 |
1540 |
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1 |
62 |
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9 |
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1 |
25 |
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52 |
1636 |
6 209
Number remaining in good standing, 46 1427
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quartermaster's REPORT.
Division Account:
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Amount on hand last report, |
$136.63 |
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Received from all sources, |
229.03 |
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Total, |
$365.66 |
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Expended for per capita tax, |
$ 58.08 |
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Incidental expenses, |
228.01 |
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Total, |
$286.09 |
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Balance, |
$79.57 |
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Camp Account: |
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Amount on hand last report. |
$896.33 |
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Received from all sources. |
845.35 |
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Total, |
$1,741.68 |
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Expended for per capita tax, |
1178.37 |
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Members reinstated. |
3.13 |
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For relief, |
42.75 |
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Incidental expenses. |
539.32 |
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Total, |
$763.57 |
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Balance, |
$978.11 |
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By oi |
:-der of |
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Colonel H. |
S. FOSTER. |
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E. T. MONAHAN, |
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Adjutant. |
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"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column weU closed up." —Gen. Sedgwick.
Headquarters Vermont Division, ) Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. l BuRLiNGTON, Vt., January 27, 1892. ) Orders No. 1,
Series 1892.
I. General Orders No. 10, Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of the Order, and Orders No. 7, Headquarters Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, are herewith promulgated. Camp Commanders are di- rected to see that their First Sergeants mad in full, all orders received, at the first stated meeting after their receipt. They will not assume to
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judge what parts of orders are of sufficient interest to be read, or permit their First Sergeant to do so. Nothing more surely indicates lack of proper interest and spirit in a Camp, than the omission of this important duty, or any part of it. The orders of the National and Division Presi- dents of the Ladies' Aid Societies should be read with the same care as other orders. Let us never forget for an instant, brothers, the respect and support we owe our sisters of these Societies, who organized in our interest, and that of the veterans and their families, and are doing so much for our welfare and advancement.
II. Brother F. F. Morse of Camp No. 19, Burlington, having ten- dered his resignation as Quartermaster of the Division, to take effect February 1st, 1892, the same is hereby accepted. He will, on that date, turn over all funds and property of the Division in his possession, to Brother Leonard Fiske of Camp No. 19, Burlington, taking his receipts therefor.
HI. Brother Leonard Fiske is hereby relieved as Clerk of the Divis- ion Council, and is appointed Quartermaster. of the Division, vice Morse, resigned, to take effect February 1st, 1892. He will receive the respect due his position. All checks, drafts, express or postoffice money orders sent to Division Headquarters in payment of per capita tax, should hereafter be made payable to Quartermaster Leonard Fiske, Burling- ton, Vt. All requisitions for supplies, with the money in payment therefor, and all correspondence relating thereto, should be addressed and sent direct to the Quartermaster. But Camp Commanders are again reminded that all quarterly reports, with the \)er capita tax are sent under one cover, to the Adjutant. The latter turns over to the Quartermaster, the Quartermaster Sergeant's reports, and the amount of the tax.
IV. The Twenty-fifth Annual Encampment of the Department of Vermont, Grand Army of the Republic, will be held at Montpelier, Feb- ruary 2d and 3d, 1892. Dejiartment Commander Morgan has kindly ex- tended an invitation to all officers and members of the Vermont Divis- ion, Sons of Veterans, to be present, and all brothers who can do so, are urged to attend. While it is not deemed advisable to officially convene the Division Council, it is hoped that most of its members will be pres- ent. Headquarters of the Division will be established at the Pavilion. Hotel rates will be as follows : Pavilion, |2.00 per day ; all other hotels, $1.50 per day; boarding houses, |1.00 per day. Reduced rates can be obtained on all railroads, Feb. 1st to 4th, inclusive. On Mondaj'^ even- ing, Feb. 1st, a reception will be given by the Department Officers of the
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Woman's Relief Corps and Brooks Corps of Montpelier, to the visiting Comrades and Sons of Veterans. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 2d, at 7.30 o'clock, a public Camp Fire will be held under the auspices of Brooks Post of MontpeUer, in the Opera House. Commander-in-Chief Palmer and Staff, and Past Commander-in-Chief Veazey, are expected to be present and participate.
V. The attention of Camps is invited to the offer of Brother W. W. LaPoint, editor of our official organ. The Sharpshooter, that any Camp sending ten subscribers at 45 cents each, will be entitled to have their Camp Commander's picture in^The Sharpshooter without extra cost. It is believed that aU Camps will be interested in seeing the picture of the brother they have elevated to the responsible position of Com- mander, in The Sharpshooter, and it is hoped there will be a generous response.
VI. Mustering Officer F. W. Sault is editing a column in the Her- ald and Neivs, of West Randolph, devoted to the interests of the Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans, and has kindly offered as much space as is required. Brothers are requested to send any items concerning Camps or members of the Order, to the address above indi- cated. Brother Sault deserves support and encouragement in his efforts to advance the interests of the Division.
VII. Commander C. J. Smith of Camp No. 83, Huntington, is hereby appointed official correspondent for this Division, of the National Reveille, published at Chicago, Illinois. Brother Smith requests aU Camp Commanders or other members of Camps, to send him lists of the new officers, and any items of interest pertaining to their Camps, and he will arrange them for publication. It is hoped this request will be complied with. The Vermont Division will doubtless sometime want the National Encampment held within its limits, so let us aU take hold and help Brother Smith put the Greek Cross of the old Sixth Corps, the symbol of the Vermont Division, in every issue of the National Reveille.
VIII. The Division Commander is much gratified with the greater accuracy with which reports for the last quarter were prepared, and the promptitude with which many of them were rendered.
The following named Camps, having rendered correct reports to this Headquarters on or before the last day of the quarter, are, in accordance with paragraph 7, Orders No. 13, series of 1891, entitled to honorable mention in the order named :
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NO. LOCATION. COMMANDER.
46. Cambridge - Willis Safford.
65. Post Mills G. W. Warren.
13. South Londonderry --. H. J. Ramsdell.
67. Windsor J. C. White.
58. Milton H.H.Lucia,
83. Huntington C. J. Smith,
39. Calais W. L. White.
60. Manchester Depot A. J. Davis.
73. Montreal-- W.H.Boyd.
36. St. Albans C. H. Anderson.
57. Poultney W.H.Lamb.
64. Fair Haven _. H.J.Kidder.
24. West Concord P. S. Woodbury.
81 . North Troy F. A . Wheeler.
72. Danby W. H. Griffith.
69. Bellows FaUs.-- C H. Waite.
50. Morrisville H.B.Daniels.
61. W. R. Junction--- C.H.Brown.
76. Wolcott D. H. Wheeler.
7. Underbill F. P. Tilliston.
48. Bamet ...H. E. Farrow.
75. Lyndonville - . R. A. Childs.
"Well done, good and faithful servants." In considering this sub- ject, due allowance should be made for the fact that the last meeting niglit of the quarter varies greatly in different Camps, and that the re- ports cannot properly be forwarded until after this takes place. Three other Camps made partial reports before the close of the quarter. A few Camps have not yet reported, or asked for Installing Officers. Com- manders of these Camps must act with the utmost promptitude.
IX. It appears from the First Sergeant's report of Camp No. 7, Underbill, that E. H. Edwai-ds, seventeen years of age, has been mus- tered as a member of the Cftmp. Being below the age prescribed in the Constitution of the Order for the admission of members, his muster was null and void, and he will be dropped from the rolls of the Camp.
X. General W. W. Henry Camp, No. 83, Huntington, was mus- tered by Division Commander H. S. Foster, December 4, 1891, with 13 charter members. Clinton J. Smith was elected Camp Commander.
XI. E. H. Nye Camp, No. 84, Glover, was mustered by Mustering
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Officer F. W. Sault, December 13, 1891, with 16 charter members. Noah H. Drew was elected Camp Commander.
XII. By reason of an error in the Division Roster of 1891, Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Camp of Manchester Depot, Capt. A. J. Davis was sus- pended in last order. The Camp which should have been suspended was A. A. Butterfield of Jacksonville, Capt. A. J. Pike. The first mentioned Camp has been continuously in good standing, and the Division Com- mander regrets that injustice was unintentionally done it.
XIII. It is the painful duty of the Division Commander to announce to the Division the death of two of its most vahied members, both, bj^ a singular fatality, officers elect of H. E. K. Hall Camp, No. 28. Chelsea ; Camp Commander Frank S. Tuller and Junior Vice-Camp Commander Frank E. Grifiin. Worthy sons of noble sires, they fell at the post of duty. The heartfelt sympathy of every member of the Division goes out to the relatives and friends of the deceased Brothers; and to the members of Camp 28, who have sufiiered an irreparable loss, but who, like true soldiers, have closed up the ranks and moved on.
XIV. The attention of Camps is invited to the near approach of Union Defenders Day, Feb. 12th, the anniversary of the birth of the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. It is strongly urged that every Camp in the Division hold a meeting on the evening of that day, to do honor, in such manner as may seem most fitting, to the .memory of the man who struck the shackles from four million slaves. It is recom- mended that members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, and Ladies' Aid Societies, also the general public, be in- vited to participate in this patriotic service.
By order of
H. S. FOSTER,
Division Commander.
E. T. MONAHAN,
Adjutant.
"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column weU closed up." — Gen. Sedgwick.
Headquarters Vermont Dwision, ) Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [ Burlington, Vt., Feb. 29, 1892. ) Orders No. 2,
Series 1892.
I. General Orders No. 1, from the Headquarters Commandery-in- Chief of the Order, are herewith promulgated. Special attention is
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invited to paragraph 13 of the same. The response of the Vermont Division to this appeal, sliould be what might naturally be expected from a State always noted for patriotism. Camp Commanders are requested to again have read in Camp the circular letter of Past Commander-in- Chief Webb, dated June 19, 1891, and invite contributions for this worthy object. Every member of the Division should make a contribution, however small, and it is hoped every Camp will be heard from. If Camp Commanders will forward their Camp contributions directly to the Division Commander, they will be receipted for, credited to the Camp, and duly forwarded to the Quartermaster General, with a detailed state- ment of their source.
II. To those members of the Division who have been chosen to preside over the destinies of their Camps during the year, the Division Commander extends hearty congratulations, and he hopes each and every one wiU make the year the most prosperous and successful one in the history of their Camp. They are reminded that their Camp will be in a great measure what they make it. The new officers have been installed, the Division is now organized for the year's campaign, and with few ex- ceptions, every officer and man is at his post of duty. In my mind's eye, I see the same resolute cast of features, the same gleam of deter mination in the eye, that were always visible in your fathers' faces thirty years ago, as they were about to move upon the foe. I now give the signal, and call upon the ivJiole line to advance, not in a timid, halting, wavering, and uncertain manner, but in a grand resistless charge, that will sweep down the barriers of aj^athy, indifference, lack of interest, and ignorance of the aims and objects of the Order. In ordering this advance, my knowledge of the way your fathers invariably responded to sucli calls, leaves no doubt in my mind of the result, and I confidently expect to see the colors of every Camp in the Division flying in the very front line of battle, and wherever the fight rages fiercest. Then forward, boys, forward. The new Constitution of the Order forbids the appoint- ment of Special Aides, but authorizes the detail of brothers for any special work. Every brother of the Vermont Division is hereby detailed for the special work of bringing in worthy recruits for his Camp, and every one can and should bring in at least one. If every member will do his duty in this respect, the membership of the Division can be doubled in four months. Reflect, brotliers, that Vermont sent more than 30,000 soldiers to the war of the Union. What are we doing with a mere cor- poral's guard of 1,600 men? We ought to have at least 10,000. The trouble is that we have been asleep. And now let us wake up and go to
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work. All honor to the faithful little band of workers, who have so nobly and generously given their time and energies to building up the Division. But the work has been done by a comparatively few men. This is not as it thould be. Every member of the Division should be an active and whole-souled worker. The newest and humblest private in the ranks has a work to do. Most of our fathers were privates, and every war in history has been mainly fought and won by privates.
While every precaution should be taken to keep unworthy members from our Order, we should beware of trying to be too select in our mem- bership. "All male descendants, not less than eighteen years of age, of deceased or honorably discharged soldiers, sailors or marines, who served in the Union Army or Navy during the Civil War of 1861-65," are not only eligible to membership, but have a right to it, i^rovided they are of good moral character, have never been convicted of any infamous crime, and if neither they nor their father have borne arms against the government of the United States. Let us not forget, brothers, that charity is one of the foundation stones of our Order, and that our fathers, shoulder to shoul- der, endured the same privations, shared the same dangers, slept on the same blankets, and "drank from the same canteen." Then be they rich or poor, educated or ignorant, of native or foreign extraction, white or colored, let us have them in our Order, where they have a right to be, and where they ought to be, and give them a royal welcome. Not too many questions were asked in the dark days of 1861-62, when a man pre- sented himself for enlistment to fight for the Union, and let us not ask too many now, when their descendants knock at our doors for admission. The Camp showing the largest increase in membershi]:) during each quar- ter, will hereafter receive honorable mention in orders. Tlie work which I lay out for you, brothers, is as follows : First, attend every meeting of your Camp, at any cost and any sacrifice, unless prevented by sickness ; pay your dues promptly, and loyally support your officers ; second, bring new members into your Camp ; third, organize new Cam^js ; fourth, secure the organization of a Ladies' Aid Society, unless you have one already ; fifth, organize companies of the Sons of Veterans Guards. I await results anxiously, but confidently.
No duty that the Division Commander is called upon to perform is more pleasant than that of approving applications for charters of new camps, that he believes wiU live and flourish. Camps are in process of organization at Bristol, Essex Junction, Northfield and Dorset. Every Division Officer is expected to interest himself actively in the formation of at least one new Camp. We do not want any "mushroom"- Camps,
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but every available point that can be held, should be seized and occu- pied by a Camp of the Sons of Veterans, Too great rashness will some- times lose a battle, but too great timidity and caution will lose it oftener. There are several important strategic points in the Division, still unoccu- pied, which should be seized and fortified, with the least practicable delay. Among these are West Burke, Bradford, Stowe, Wilmington, Wells River, Swanton, Island Pond, Castleton, Franklin, Bakersfield, Putney, and others. The garrisons at Hardwick, Newport, Newport Centre, Woodstock, Warren, Waitsfield, Worcester, Rochester, East Wallingford, Ripton and Weston, which long since surrendered to the enemy, should be replaced by new and fresh troops. All members of the Division, especially Camp officers, are urged to interest themselves in the work of organizing new Camps, and reviving those that are dead, and due credit will be given in orders to successful work in that Une. The members of the Grand Army are our most efficient helpers in this direc- tion, and efforts should be made to interest them in the work, by appoint- ment of committees from Posts, or otherwise. When a Post of the Grand Ariny endorses the project for the formation of a Camp of Sons of Veterans, the Cami^ is reasonably sure of being formed, provided there is any material to work on. When the Veterans take hold,. some- thing has to give way in fi'ont, as was the case down South, thirty years ago. The Division Commander hopes and expects to approve the appli- cation for a charter for Camp No. 100, before he turns over to his suc- cessor, four months hence, and he hopes to turn over 3,000 members, at least, in good standing. Whether he will do so or not, brothers, depends upon you. It is hoped that the Vermont Division will show the highest percentage of gain in membership of any Division, at the next Annual Encampment.
The point at which the next Annual Encampment of the Order is to be held, is so far distant as to preclude a large attendance from this Division, but members should at once give notice to their employers that they will require a vacation of three days in June or July, to attend the Division Encampment, and one of about a week in September, to attend the Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The colors of every Camp in the Division should be proudly unfurled to the breeze on the banks of the beautiful Otter Creek at Brandon, and at least 1,000 members should be present. The pavements of Washington should resound with the tread of at least 500 hardy yomig Green Mountain Boys, in the grand procession. There should be a battalion of Sons of Veterans Guards in the procession at Brandon, and at the Encampment
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of 1893, a full regiment. Camp No. 22 of Barre, is abovxt to organize Company B. What Camp will furnish Company C ?
III. Judge Advocate Henry Barrows of the Vermont Division, ,. Ladies' Aid Societies, has sent to the Commander of every Camp in the Division, not already having an Aid, a package containing the C. R. & R. of that most worthy Order, a blank application for charter, and cir- culars giving full information in regard to organization. Any further information will be cheerfully furnished by the Division President, Miss S. Ada Hall, Chelsea, Vermont, or Judge Advocate Barrows of Brandon- Camp Commanders are urgently requested to have the circular of Mrs.
J. S. Mason, Medina, Ohio, National President, read in full, in Camp, and where no Aid exists, to at once take steps, by the appointment of a committee, or otherwise, to organize an Aid. The importance of this step, to the future of a Camp, cannot be overestimated. No Camp, with an active and efficient Aid, can die or fall to the rear. No Camp Com- mander can better signalize his administration, or so certainly insure his Camp against adversity in future, as by organizing an Aid. Under the wise, energetic, and inspiring leadership of its president. Miss Hall, the Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, has taken high rank, and let us take hold, brothers, and help her and her noble band of sisters, and show that we appreciate what they are doing for us, and for the Veterans and their families. JVoio is the time to work. Don't delay. Twenty new Aids, at least, should be organized in this Division before the next En- campment.
IV. The Division Commander is proud to be able to announce that he was not obliged to suspend a single Camp for failure to render reports j and pay dues for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1891, and that three Camps, i previously suspended, were re-instated, viz : Capt. L. E. Sherman Camp, No. 40, Montgomery Centre, Commander F. W. Bundy ; Col. E. Henry Powell Camp, No. 68, Richford, Commander W. E. Cooley ; and Col. A. Preston Camp, No. 80, Danville, Commander J. H. Tilton. Camp Com- manders, First and Quartermaster Sergeants of every Camp in the Division are earnestly enjoined to carefully study paragraph VII, Orders No. 13, series of 1891, from this Headquarters, and to follow, with unde- : viating accuracj", the directions therein contained for making reports. \ Much improvement has been observed, but there is room for much more. ! Remember that no member can properly be reported "dro, ped" unle.ss t he was reported "suspended" six months previously, and the names j should invariably be given in both cases. Do not include money for sup- plies with the per capita tax, for the former should, in all cases, be sent
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directly to the Quartermaster, and the latter to the Adjutant. Be sure to make all reports in duplicate, and keep one copy of each on file with the camp records. Blanks for reports, which have heretofore been sent by the Quartermaster, will hereafter be sent by the Adjutant, accom- panied by an envelope directed to the latter officer. The "balance last report" on Q. M. Sergeant's blank, and "number of members in good standing at date of last report," on First Sergeant's blank, will be entered in red ink at this headquarters. This entry must not be changed.
If it does not agree with similar entrii^s in the Camp records, open correspondence at once with the Adjutant or Quartermaster (according, as the error is on First or Q. M. Sergeant's blank), explaining the dis- crei^ancy.
The Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, had the honor to be the first to render a consolidated report to the National Headquarters, for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1892, and this report had to go to Ohio. This was what might naturally have been expected. But, brothers, shall we permit ourselves to be outdone by our sisters of the Division ? If the officers of every Camp in the Division will see that correct reports, with per capita tax, are forwarded to this Headquarters on or before the 31st day of March, or at the latest, the tenth day of April, which is the limit prescribed by the Constitution, I think I can safely guarantee that the Vermont Division will be the first to report to the National Headquarters for the quarter ending March 31, 1892. Let us put the Vermont Division at the head of the column, and keep it there.
V. The time for the annual inspection is rapidly approaching, and it is hoped every Camp Commander is making active preparations for that important event, which, in so many particulars, marks our standing and progress. The Vermont Division ranked seven in general standing last year, and it is earnestly hoped that it will take higher rank this year. An inspection blank will shortly be mailed to each Camp Com- mander, that he may familiarize himself with the requirements. He should personally see that every officer of the camp is able to go through his rituahstic work without reference to the ritual ; that he has a weU drilled mustering detail : that the books and records are complete, and correctly and accurately kept ; that his Quartermaster Sergeant has filed a correct bond ; and in short, that every requirement for a high rating of his Camp is, as far as possible, fulfilled. Frequent rehearsals of the ritu- alistic work, and the mustering-in-ceremony, should be held in every Camp. Don't wait until the time for inspection, and then trust to luck and chance. Become so familiar with your rituahstic work, that you
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could not miss it, if you tried. Your Camp will then not only obtain a higher ratmg at inspection, and raise that of the Division, but your meetings will be more interesting and attractive ; the ceremonies will be more impressive, and the interest in the meetings will be increased. Nothing in this world is more certain, brothers, than the fact that if we