Civil War Era Flag Raising and Public Meeting Report
A 1861 correspondent describes a school house flag raising with the Kota Brass Band playing Hail Columbia. Samuel Templeton is elected president and J W Hayes secretary as speeches by John A Davis and W S Burgess occur before a Union-affirming adjournment. A correction clarifies a troop location at Villa Ridge, Illinois, near Caled.
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Samuel Templeton
J. W. Hayes
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John A. Davis
S. Burgess
J Wish
Flag Raised at Robb School House in Dakota Township
A large crowd witnessed the Stars and Stripes raised atop the Robb school house District No. 11 Dakota township. The flag, made by teacher Misa Hemming and scholars, was saluted by the Dakota Brass Band playing red white and blue while J L Clark chaired and Julia W Hays served as secretary.
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Patriots in Northern Illinois Hold Volunteers in High Regard
An 1881 reader letter from Laxa May Oth praises Captain Goddard's volunteers defending homes, noting a lack of local enthusiasm. The writer laments slow flag effort costs and limited lodging for volunteers, highlighting community indifference despite funding and sacrifice for the war effort.
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Veterans Camp Hardin Letter Reveals Field Barracks Construction
The missive recounts camp setup at Hardin with timber barracks about 24 by 30 feet, ten companies, officers’ buildings, and a parade ground on a high ridge. It notes carpenters at work, rough housing, and troops sleeping outdoors awaiting completed quarters, with updates on health and local movements.
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Camp Hardin Named After Mexican War Colonel
A letter from Camp Hardin at Villa Ridge explains the name honors Col Ianpix of the Illinois Volunteers in the Mexican war. Col Wallace, Nardin’s adjutant, stood by Ianpix when he was killed, making the tribute fitting to memory of the brave. The piece also notes a secession envelope from Churchill among Atkins’ company goods on a Cairo steamer, described with somber imagery.
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