Boston Welcomes Grand Army Leaders in Warm Reception
General John C. Black, Commander in Chief of the G A R, reports a 50 hour journey to Boston filled with reverence for veterans. He commends Boston for complete preparations, beautiful decorations, and the evident wish to honor the occasion as veterans, wives, and families converge on the city. He hopes for fair weather to showcase Boston's hospitality.
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Adjutant General Charles A. Part ridge of Chicago praises Boston as a fitting annual encampment site for the Grand Army. He notes decorations and affection for the blue uniforms, predicting a highly successful gathering in loyal old Boston with strong local reverence.
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G A R encampment praised as Boston hosts again
CORP TANNER expresses delight over Boston hospitality for the G A R encampment, noting the city’s warm greeting and comparing the event to a historic gathering from fourteen years ago.
City boast of encampment decorations impress veterans
A speaker praises the G. A. R. encampment, claiming Boston’s decorations and spirit surpass all. He notes the city’s pride and says the event will be cherished in the memory of the boys in blue.
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U S South Atlantic Squadron Arrives at Cape Town
Cape Town Aug 14 The United States South Atlantic squadron led by Rear Admiral Chadwick arrives with cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta and gunboats Marietta and Castine. From Cape Town the fleet will proceed to St Helena and then Bahia Brazil.
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Old Seventeenth Regiment to Hold Annual Reunion
Surviving members of the old Seventeenth Regiment plan their reunion during encampment week at Winthrop School Tremont street near Eliot street. More than 100 survivors will march in the grand parade while an equal number of disabled members occupy grandstand seats with the regiment’s HQ at the school. Marshal Frank McLaughlin will greet attendees with Chief Joseph E. Shaw assisting.
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Plans Finely Carried Out In Boston Visit
The speaker praises Boston for its loyalty and public spirit during the university anniversary celebrations. He notes the preparations were perfectly carried out and that Boston, like Philadelphia, is ideal for such a celebration. The entire army regrets not visiting more often and looks forward to a successful convention with grateful Bostonians.
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Looks Like Old Times for Boston Welcome
We are all here from Minneapolis, 169 of us, glad to have reached Boston at last. The streets and historic corners are decorated with colors we love, and the decorations exceed expectations. Boston and Bostonians aim to make the celebration unforgettable.
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Like Coming Home Again Boston Welcomes G A R Veterans
Boston extends a traditional New England welcome to the G A R old guards, echoing familiar hospitality and loyalty. The sense of homecoming reflects prior experiences of cordial reception and enduring community support.
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Major John McElroy writes that the G A R expresses gratitude for efforts to ensure the encampment in Boston at the Hub. He praises loyalty and hospitality of those who wear the blue and notes the repeated welcome, hoping for another Boston encampment in the future.
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