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From the Twentieth*Camp Hamilton, Ft. Monroe, Va. Headquarters, 20th I. V., Nov. 26.Mr. Bringhurst:3y request I send you the following for publication:Oa the 26tli day of November, 1861, the members of Co. F made a presentation of a beautiful sword to Lieut. IS. C. Sutherland. In the presence of several companies of the regiment at the time assembled on parade, I had the honor of being chosen to perform the pleasing task of presenting it to him, which I did withthe following remarks, representing the feeling of the company *owt rds him: Lieut. Sutherland: The pleasiog duty has been assigned to me by my company of presenting you, for them, this sword, as a token of the good will and affection which the company entertains towards yourself as one of its commanders. Thispresentatation is not made for vain ostentation and show, but to testify the appreciation of you as a gentleman and a soldier. Take it and use it, and we are assured that it will never be dishonored in your hands. Let it ever be drawn in the cause of right and liberty, and may it never be sheathed till victory crowns it.To which the Lieut, made the following reply:Fellow Soldiers: I accept with feelings of gratitude, this beautiful sword. I cannot flatter myself that it is given for any other reason than as a token of your kind feelings toward me. During the time I have had the honor of a command in this company, I have attempted to discharge my duties faithfully, and I can place no other construction upon this presentation than as an approval of my course Accept, fellow soldiers, a soldier’s thanks for this beautiful present. And be assured that it will ever be kept a* a sacred memento of its brave donors, when necessity shall no longer require it to be drawn in our country’s defence. But it bt comes a soldier to act, and not to talk. Again, let me thank you.H. H. Miller, 0. S. Co. F.
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Logansport Journal
Logansport, Indiana, US
Sat, Dec 14, 1861
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