MINUTE BOOK

GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

1872-1895

Original in the Archives

of

Gettysburg National Military Park

transcribed by: Kathleen R. Georg

Research Historian

Gettysburg National Military Park

September 1982

Computer Scanning: Terrence W. Moyer

The source of this material is a typewritten transcript, Accession number: 3048, provided by Gettysburg National Military Park Library. The original handwritten minutes book was consulted to verify certain parts of the transcript. - TWM.

Hand-written Yellow 'Post-it Note' is fastened to the inside front cover page of the GNMP transcript states:

"Historical Society of Pa. has 2 vols. GBMA minutes. Acc. # 756" - TWM.

[Resolution hand-tipped into minute book on page 3, and in a hand-written draft form:]

"Resolved, That, except when otherwise requested by a State Commission, the privilege of taking photographic views on so much of the battlefield as may be within the jurisdiction of this Association, shall hereafter be confined to artists who have served in the Union army, that for this privilege a fee shall be charged, to be fixed by the Executive Committee, and that the proceeds thereof shall be expended upon the repair of the Avenues and fences of the Association. The Superintendent of Grounds is charged with the execution of this regulation.

Resolved the foregoing resolution be referred to the Executive Committee with power to put the same in force or not, in their discretion, as they may be advised by Counsel."

[Form 132, attached between pages 6 and 7:]

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO ENDORSE DRAFT.

Extract from the By-Laws or Records of the Gettysburg-Battlefield Memorial Association of the State of Pennsylvania.

Minutes of June 27, 1879. J. L. Schick was elected Treasurer. The minutes

of the Association show that he was re-elected annually until 1894. And that he and all the other directors of the Association are still serving in the capacities for which they were elected, in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the Association, there having been no election since.

Know all Men by these Presents, That we, the President and Secretary of the above-named Association, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the books of the Association; and we do further certify that J. L. Schick is the Treasurer of said Association (having been elected on June 27, 1879, and annually thereafter until 1894, and is still serving in that capacity and as such is authorized to receive and give receipts for all money due and payable to said Company from any source whatever, as shown by the above extract from its books; and that such authority remains unrevoked and unchanged at this date, and that such authority shall be binding upon said Company until notice of revocation be filed with the First Comptroller of the Treasury.

[Minutes begin on page 49.]

This being the day fixed by advertisement, in accordance with the Act of Incorporation, for the election of officers and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, an election was held at the office of Mr. McConaughy and resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen:

The Board subsequently completed the organization by electing George Arnold, Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Sec.

Adjourned to meet on the 11th inst. at 10 o'clock A.M.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 11th 1872.

The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met at the office of Mr. McConaughy. There were present Governor John W. Geary, President; John A. O. Heister, H. N. McAllister, J. B. Danner, D. McConaughy, George Arnold, A. D. Buehler, D. Charles Horner, J. L. Schick and John M. Krauth.

George Arnold, Treasurer, submitted his report and D. McConaughy, Dr. Charles Horner and A. D. Buehler were upon motion, appointed to audit it.

On motion of A. O. Heister it was unanimously Resolved,

Whereas the labor connected with the organization of this Association, the procuring of the charter, the purchase of land, the examination of titles, the writing of Deeds, the extensive correspondence required in calling together the Commanders of Corps, Divisions, Brigades and Regiments to designate upon the ground the localities and dates of assaults during the memorable three days of battle, the procuring of the passage of laws by the State of New York, Minnesota and Pennsylvania appropriating money to defray the expenses of perpetuating the heroic acts of their soldiery upon the field of battle by tablets, oblisks and other monumental structures and the procuring of life-memberships, subscriptions &c have up to this date been performed gratuitously and whereas legislation and appropriations from other states are desirable and necessary to enable this Board to carry out their plans, which will require time and professional talent and skill that we cannot reasonably expect longer to be extended gratuitously by any one individual, while we and the public are equally interested, and whereas the longer the application is postponed the more difficult it will be to procure the necessary legislation and whereas the most of the labor and correspondence connected with the association up to this date by our late Secretary and our Vice President, whose heart is enlisted in the success of our project and whose experience as a legislator and courteous manners peculiarly fit him for the position, Therefore be it

Resolved, That the Hon. D. McConaughy be and is hereby appointed counsel and actuary with full power to use every

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honorable effort to procure from every state interested appropriations to defray the expenses of carrying out the view and plans of this Board.

Resolved, That the compensation be one thousand dollars per annum with necessary traveling expenses to be paid out of funds now in the Treasury.

On motion of Mr. McConaughy it was

Resolved, That the Commander in Chief with his staff, and the Commanders of Corps, Divisions and Brigades are hereby elected Honorary Directors of this Association and also such other officers who participated in the battle, as in their discretion the officers of the Association shall designate.

Resolved, That the officers of this Association are authorized and instructed to make application to the President of the U.S. and proper officers, and the Governors of States for condemned ordnance for redans and other works upon the Battlefield.

Resolved, That the amount appropriated by New York and Minnesota be collected with as little delay as possible and be expended in indicating portions of the Field, having regard to localities occupied by troops from said states respectively in the Battles of July 1863.

Resolved, That a committee of four be appointed to consider and report to an adjourned meeting of the Board, to be held on the 2d of July next, during the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic upon the Field, in the character of the Memorial indications to be erected, with an estimate of the comparative expenses and in regard to the material to be preferred in their erection whether granite, marble or iron.

The committee appointed under this resolution were D. McConaughy, J. B. Danner, J. L. Schick, Dr. Charles Horner.

Board adjourned to meet July 2d at 10 o'clock A.M.

Jno. M. Krauth

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May 20th 1873

The Board of Directors met pursuant to the call of the Vice President. Present Messrs Arnold, Danner, Buehler, Horner, McConaughy, Schick and Krauth, the Vice President presiding.

On motion it was Resolved, That Dr. J. Rutherford Wooster be for the present relieved of his duties as co-operating agent under the direction of the Actuary.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Board are hereby tendered to Dr. J. Rutherford Wooster for the energy and zeal which he has directed to the work of co-operation in the Memorial effort of the association.

Resolved, That the officers of the Association be and are hereby requested and instructed to draft resolutions of respect and condolence upon the occasion of the death of H. N. McAllister, Esq. a member of our Board, and transmit copies to the family of the deceased and furnish them for publication in the papers of the borough.

Resolved, That Gen. Charles K. Graham be and is hereby elected to fill the vacancy in the Board occasioned by the death of H. N. McAllister, Esq.

Resolved, That the exertions of the officers and Board in behalf of the Memorial effort be continued and that they be devoted to procuring the erection on the field of an historical structure in high art, as a memorial tribute to the Army of the Potomac and to be surmounted with an Equestrian Statue of Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade, the commander-in-chief.

Resolved, That the fund to be raised for the purpose set forth in the foregoing resolution shall be designated and known as the Memorial Fund.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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May 26th 1873

The Board met with the following members present: Messrs. Arnold, Danner, Buehler, Horner, Schick, McConaughy, and Krauth, Vice President McConaughy presiding:

Resolved, That the Actuary is authorized to receive the co-operation of Dr. J. Rutherford Wooster and to accept his overture to visit the capitols and legislatures of the States of Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island and present and press upon the Legislatures of these States the Memorial and Indication efforts at an early period of their sessions -- the terms to be the same as heretofore.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 16th 1873.

The annual election was held this day at McConaughy's Hall, in pursuance of notice with the following result.

Directors: Henry C. Carey, Edmund A. Souder, Gen. J. Watts De Peyster, Gen. Alexander S. Webb, Gen. Charles K. Graham, A. O. Heister, D. McConaughy, J. B. Danner, George Arnold, A. D. Buehler, Dr. Charles Horner, J. L. Schick, John M. Krauth.

The resident members of the Board subsequently met on the same day at Mr. McConaughy's office and elected George Arnold, Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer submitted his annual report and on motion of A. D. Buehler and J. B. Danner were appointed a committee to audit it.

On motion it was Resolved, That the Board is unanimously of opinion that it would not be judicious nor could it feel justified to incur an expenditure exceeding in the aggregate the sum of five hundred dollars for expenses past and future of Dr. J. Rutherford Wooster in visiting State Legislatures

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and co-operating in the Memorial and Indication efforts - and the Actuary is requested to inform Dr. Wooster that this is the determination of the Board.

Resolved, That the actuary be instructed to send a draft for one hundred dollars to defray his expenses with the request that he report to the Board the progress and prospects of success, in behalf of the objects of the Association.

Resolved, That the President and Actuary be instructed to procure from the State of New York and Minnesota the amount appropriated by the States named for the purpose of indicating the battle-field of Gettysburg.

Resolved, That the moneys to be received by the Treasurer from the appropriations made by New York and Minnesota shall be deposited in the First National Bank of Gettysburg, Pa. at interest according to the most favorable terms to be obtained from the bank, said moneys only to be drawn upon orders of the Association.

Resolved, That Messrs Schick and Danner be appointed a committee, together with the actuary, to call upon the Hon. David Ziegler and have the title to the land on Round Top perfected.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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July 19th 1873.

The Board of Directors met with the following members present; Messrs Arnold, Danner, Buehler, Horner, Schick and Krauth, Mr. Arnold presiding.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following business was transacted:

Resolved, That the Treasurer of this association be authorized to pay Dr. J. Rutherford Wooster one hundred dollars additional in full compensation for services rendered to date.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 15, 1874.

The annual election was held to-day at McConaughy's Hall, in pursuance of which according to law, with the following result:

Directors: Henry O. Carey, Gen. Horatio G. Sickel, Gen. J. Watts De Peyster, Gen. Alex. S. Webb, Gen. Chas. K. Graham, A. O. Heister, D. McConaughy, George Arnold, A. D. Buehler, J. B. Danner, Dr. Charles Horner, J. L. Schick and John M. Krauth.

The board subsequently met at Mr. McConaughy's office and elected George Arnold, Treas. and John M. Krauth, Sec.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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Aug. 26th 1874

Board met at the office of the Vice President. There were present Messrs McConaughy, Arnold, Schick, Buehler and Krauth.

The Board organized by electing

David McConaughy, Vice President and Actuary

John M. Krauth, Secretary

George Arnold, Treasurer.

Resolved, That the resident directors constitute the Executive committee for the ensuing year.

Messrs A. D. Buehler and J. L.. Schick were appointed a committee to examine and audit the accounts of the Treasurer.

A letter was received from Hon. Joel B. Danner resigning his position as a director. The resignation was accepted.

The following letter was read and ordered to be recorded:

To the Board of Directors

In view of the financial condition of the Association I feel unwilling to enter upon the duties of another year, in receipt of the salary which you of your own motion thought proper to connect with the position of Vice President and Actuary.

I therefore decline such salary and shall continue to do so, unless in the future the Trustees should think that the financial status and the active duties discharged shall call for action in reference to salary.

Respectfully Yours

D. McConaughy

Resolved, That the declination of salary be accepted.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 29th 1875.

The stockholders of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met to-day at one o'clock P.M. at McConaughy's Hall, in pursuance of notice in accordance with the Act of Assembly, for the purpose of electing officers and directors for the ensuing year. The election resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen:

Directors: Henry C. Carey, Gen. Horatio G. Sickel, Gen. Alex. S. Webb, Gen. Charles K. Graham, Gen. J. Watts De Peyster, A. O. Heister, David McConaughy, George Arnold, A. D. Buehler, Edward McPherson, Dr. Charles Horner, J. L. Schick and John M. Krauth.

The Board subsequently met the same day at Mr. McConaughy's office and elected George Arnold, Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 26, 1876.

The stockholders met this day at McConaughy's Hall for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, which by advertisement having been previously given according to law.

The election resulted in the choice of

Directors: Henry C. Carey, Gen. H. G. Sickel, Gen. A. S. Webb, Gen. C. K. Graham, Gen. J. W. De Peyster, A. O. Heister, David McConaughy, Geo. Arnold, R. G. McCreary, J. L. Schick, Dr. Charles Horner, A. D. Buehler and John M. Krauth.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 25, 1877.

The election of officers and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was held to-day at McConaughy's Hall, due and legal notice having been previously given of the time and place of meeting. The result was as follows:

Directors: Henry C. Carey, Gens. A. S. Webb, C. K. Graham, J. Watts De Peyster, H. G. Sickel and Messrs A. O. Heister, David McConaughy, Geo. Arnold, A. D. Buehler, Dr. Chas. Horner, R. G. McCreary, J. L. Schick and John M. Krauth.

George Arnold was subsequently elected Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

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July 8th 1878

The annual election of officers and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was held this day at Mr. McConaughy's office, due and legal notice by advertisement having been given. The result was as follows:

Directors: Henry C. Carey, of Philadelphia, Gens. Alex. S. Webb, Chas. K. Graham and J. Watts De Peyster, all of New York City, Gen. H. G. Sickel, of Phila. Pa. A. O. Heister, of Harrisburg, Pa. and Messrs David McConaughy, George Arnold, Alexander D. Buehler, Dr. Charles Horner, John L. Schick, Robert G. McCreary and John M. Krauth, all of Gettysburg, Pa.

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June 27th 1879.

This being the day fixed by advertisement for the election of officers and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, the election was held at Mr. McConaughy's office at one o'clock P.M. with the following result:

The resident members of the Board subsequently met at the office of D. McConaughy, Esq. and organized by electing J. L. Schick Treasurer and John M. Krauth Sec.

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July 7th. 1879.

The Board of Directors met at the office of Mr. McConaughy, the Vice President presiding. The following members were present Messrs. Buehler, McCreary, Schick, Horner, Danner and Krauth.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Mr. McCreary it was Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to examine and report upon the amount, condition and title of the lands held by the Association, and also report the financial condition of the association as a basis of correspondence with the non-resident members of the Board of Directors and to revive interest in the objects of the Association.

Messrs McCreary, Horner and Krauth were appointed said committee.

Board adjourned to meet July 19th at 6 P.M.

Jno. M. Krauth

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July 19th, 1879.

Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present Buehler, McCreary, Horner, Schick, Danner and Krauth. In the absence of the Vice President Mr. Buehler was called to preside.

Mr. McCreary from the committee appointed at the last meeting to report upon the condition of the lands and finances of the Association submitted their report. It was adopted and ordered to be filed.

Resolved, That Messrs McCreary, Horner and Krauth be appointed an Executive committee to prepare an address, have it printed and carry into effect the recommendations of the report.

Mr. McConaughy having returned resumed the chair.

The committee appointed to audit the accounts of the late Treasurer submitted a report which showed a balance due the Treasurer of $165.46. The treasurer was directed to send a copy of the report to Gov. Henry M. Hoyt.

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The Secretary was instructed to procure a book for recording the minutes.

Resolved, That the Treasurer be directed to send thirty certificates of membership of the Association to Maj. Robert Bell, Erie, Pa. for the purpose of enabling him to make an effort to increase the membership among the delegates to Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Penna. to be held there.

Messrs McCreary, Horner and Krauth were appointed the Executive committee for the ensuing year.

An application was received from Eden Devan to use Culp's Hill for pic-nic purposes. The application refused and the following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That the parties using the dancing floor on Culp's Hill be required to remove it immediately, and that no booth, stall, dancing floor or other structure for the purpose of trade or dissipation shall be erected, nor shall any peddling, huckstering, or selling refreshments, nor any exhibition, play or amusement for money or profit be allowed on any grounds belonging to this association, provided this shall not prevent the use of the grounds by the Grand Army of the Republic for suitable purposes.

Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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July 22d, 1879.

Board met at Mr. McConaughy's office, all the resident members of the Board with the Vice Pres. presiding.

An application having been received from the survivors of Battery B 1st Pa. Light Artillery for permission to erect a Memorial shaft or tablet on East Cemetery Hill, on the position occupied by them on the 2d day of July 1863. On motion of Mr. McCreary Resolved, That Battery B 1st Pa. Light Artillery be allowed to erect the monument as designed by them, provided that the inscription placed upon said shaft shall set forth the time during which they occupied the position selected.

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June 21, 1880.

The annual election of officers of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was held this day in pursuance of notice, published according to law. The following was the result.

The Executive Committee submitted a report of the operations of the year which was ordered to be filed.

J. L. Schick, Treas. submitted his report which was ordered to be filed.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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July 2d 1880.

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office V. Pres. McCreary presiding. The following members were present, Horner, Schick, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

The following business was transacted:

J. L. Schick was elected Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

On motion of Maj. Bell, Sergt. N. G. Wilson was appointed General Superintendent of all the grounds owned by the Association.

Resolved, That the resident directors be constituted the Executive Committee of the full Board.

Resolved, That the Vice President and Secretary be instructed to request the Secretary of War to furnish twelve six pound gun carriages for the purposes of mounting the guns now in position upon the battlefield.

Resolved, That the Vice President be requested to have fifty boards, indicating the position of troops upon the field, prepared for lettering and that they be placed in proper positions as soon as possible.

Messrs Bell and Horner were appointed a committee to audit the account of the Treasurer.

Maj. Bell and Dr. Charles Horner were appointed a committee to call upon D. McConaughy, Esq. and demand all books, documents and papers in his possession belonging to the Association.

Adjourned

Jno. M. Krauth.

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(copied from minutes of Maj. Bell) Special Meeting July 9th 1880.

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office, V. Pres presiding.

There were present: Messrs McCreary, Bell, Buehler, Wilson, & Schick. In the absence of the Sec. Maj. Bell was appointed pro tem. On motion it was

Resolved, That Maj. Bell and Mr. Wilson be appointed a committee with authority to repair and place in good order the roads on the grounds of the association and that $50 be appropriated for paying the necessary expenses.

Robert Bell, Sec pro tem.

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July 23rd 1880.

Board met at the Head-Quarters of the Grand Army of the Republic on East Cemetery Hill. The following members were present: Cols. Taylor, Vanderslice and Buehler, Messrs Schick, Horner, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

The following business was transacted:

Resolved, That the officers be instructed to issue a certificate of membership to Col. John B. Bachelder.

Col. John M. Vanderslice tendered his resignation as a director of the Association which was accepted at his urgent request. Col. John B. Bachelder was elected to fill the vacancy.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are cordially tendered to Capt. John M. Vanderslice for his efficient services during the past year in promoting the objects of the association.

Resolved, That the Vice President, Gen. Wagner and Col. Hazzard be appointed a committee to secure appropriations from the several states, for the purpose of purchasing additional territory, improving it by laying out avenues and making the battle-field of Gettysburg more accessible.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson and Col. John B. Bachelder be appointed a committee to correct any errors in the present indications of positions of troops on the battle-field.

Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth.

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June 14th 1881

Board met. All the members present but Sec. Maj. Bell appointed pro tem.

Resolved, That certificates of membership be issued to the following persons Hon. J. B. Livingston, Capt. Wm. S. Small, James H. Marshall, E. C. Parkhurst, Harry F. Buehler, Wm. Hay and Thomas E. Cochran, the Board having good and sufficient reason to believe that they have paid their subscriptions, but certificates have never been issued to them.

Resolved, That R. G. McCreary, Esq be paid all necessary expenses incurred by him in receiving the passage of an appropriation of $10,000 for the G. B. M. Association, by the Legislature of Penna.

Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to have tickets printed for the ensuing election, said tickets to contain the names of the present officers and directors.

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June 22d 1881

The meeting of the stockholders of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was this day held in the Arbitration in the Court House, in pursuance of legal notice, for the purpose of electing officers and directors for the ensuing year. Col. Edward G. Fahnestock was elected President and John M. Krauth, Sec.

The election resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen:

Mr. McCreary submitted the report of the Executive Committee detailing the operations of the Association during the past year. It was adopted and ordered to be filed.

The committee appointed at a former meeting were instructed to demand from Mr. McConaughy all books, papers and documents of the Association in his possession.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Gettysburg, July 12th 1881

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office, the Vice President presiding. The following members were present: Messrs Schick, Horner, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

On motion Resolved, That the Vice President be and is hereby authorized to have a well dug at a suitable location in the vicinity of Round Top, for the accommodation of visitors to the battlefield.

Resolved, that Sergt. N. G. Wilson be authorized to have the ditch on East Cemetery Hill filled up.

J. Lawrence Schick was elected Treasurer and John M. Krauth Secretary for the ensuing year.

The resident members of the Board of Directors were upon motion, constituted the Executive committee.

The Vice President was instructed to procure a book of blank orders on the Treasurer.

Board adjourned to meet at Mr. McCreary's office on the 28th day of July at 8:30 o'clock A.M.

Jno. M. Krauth

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July 28th 1881.

Board met pursuant to adjournment at the office of the Vice President. The following members were present; Gen. Wagner, Col. Taylor, Col. Bachelder, Col. Buehler and Messrs Schick, Horner, Wilson, Bell, Krauth with the Vice President presiding.

On motion of Maj. Bell it was Resolved, That an avenue sixty feet in width be opened from the summit of the knoll North East of what is known as "Ziegler's Woods" to the grove and then be widened to three hundred feet in order to include the grove; then make a curve by the woods and follow three hundred feet East of the stone-wall to a house owned by Jacob Benner, thence between the house and barn; thence sixty feet from said property to the stone-wall on line of Leister's land, from that point three hundred feet wide to large walnut tree on Codori's farm and three hundred feet including the

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left wing of the position occupied by Stannard's brigade. From that point sixty feet diagonally along the line of the Union army to near George Weikert's house at the stone wall, thence three hundred feet South East of the stone-wall.

Resolved, That the road from Weikert's lane to stone-wall be left to the discretion of the Executive committee.

Resolved, That Gen. Louis Wagner, Robert G. McCreary and Col. John B. Bachelder be appointed a committee to solicit appropriations from the several states to further the objects of this Association.

Resolved, That a certificate of membership be issued to Post 6, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Pennsylvania, in lieu of one previously issued to George London, in trust for said Post, the original having been lost.

Resolved, That an avenue be opened, to the width of sixty feet, from the Baltimore and Gettysburg turnpike to the Gettysburg and Taneytown road, said avenue to run immediately south of the National Cemetery wall.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Gettysburg, Oct. 13th 1881.

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office the Vice President presiding. The following members were present: Messrs Horner, Schick, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

The following business was transacted.

On motion of Maj. Bell it was Resolved, That a survey of the proposed avenue from the Taneytown road to "Little Round Top" be made as soon as possible, and that Henry A. Picking, Esq be employed as Surveyor.

Resolved, That Maj. Bell and N. G. Wilson be appointed a committee to select assistants for Mr. Picking in making the survey, said assistants to be ex-soldiers of the Union Amy if they can be obtained.

Resolved, That a notice be placed at the gateway leading into the Association grounds, in the Gettysburg and Baltimore turnpike, warning all persons against removing any wood or other property from the lands of the Association, under the

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penalty imposed in the Act of Assembly incorporating the Association and the supplement thereto.

Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Nov. 9th 1881

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office the Vice President presiding and all the resident members present.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Resolved, That Maj. Robert Bell and N. G. Wilson be and are hereby authorized to negotiate, if possible, with the owners of the lands over which the proposed avenue from the Taneytown road to Little Round Top will run; said negotiations to be conducted with the understanding that the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association will erect all fences along the line of the Avenue. Said committee to report to an adjourned meeting to be held at Mr. McCreary's office on Wednesday the 16th inst. at 3 o'clock P.M.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Nov. 16, 1881

Board met pursuant to adjournment. There were present Vice President McCreary, presiding, Schick, Bell, Buehler, Wilson and Krauth.

The committee appointed at the last meeting to negotiate with the land-owners along the route of the proposed avenue, submitted the following report:

They had called upon all the property holders in interest except Simon J. Codori and Leander Hummelbaugh, and their propositions were as follows:

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On motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, That this Board will not agree to accept any of the propositions submitted deeming the valuations too high;

Resolved, That R. G. McCreary, Esq. be and is hereby instructed and authorized to prepare and present to Court a petition asking for the appointment of viewers to assess damages in accordance with the provision of the Act of Assembly in such cases made and provided.

On motion of Mr. Wilson Resolved, The Treasurer be directed to deposit any funds which he shall receive in the First National Bank of Gettysburg, Pa.

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The Vice President was requested to prepare and have printed a circular setting forth the work which the Association had done and are about to do, for distribution in advancing and promoting the objects of the Association.

Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Dec. 22d 1881.

Board met at the office of Mr. McCreary, the Vice President presiding. There were present Messrs Bell, Horner, Schick, Buehler, Wilson and Krauth.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Mr. McCreary submitted the report of the viewers appointed by the Court to assess damages by reason of opening the Avenue from Little Round Top to the Taneytown road. The awards of the jury were as follows:

Maj. Bell offered the following Resolved, That the report of viewers be accepted and that the Vice President be and he is hereby directed to issue orders for the amount of damages awarded, upon the execution of good and sufficient releases.

An order was granted for hire of wagon, meals, and cigars $18.04

An order was granted to pay the Prothonotary's fees.

Resolved, That the fence shall be constructed of the galvanized Brinkerhoff flat iron and contain and contain five strands; the two lower strands to be of barbed wire the three upper of plain.

An order was granted to Ziegler & Holtzworth, hire $25-

Mr. McCreary submitted the report of the Executive committee where it was

Resolved, That the Vice President be authorized to have as many copies of the report printed for circulation as he shall deem necessary.

Board adjourned

Jno. M. Krauth

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Feb. 24, 1882

Board met at the office of Mr. McCreary, the Vice President presiding. There were present Messrs Horner, Bell, Buehler, Wilson and Krauth.

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.

On motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, That the Vice President be and is hereby authorized to contract for the building of a fence, along the Avenue, of the Brinkerhoff Patent Metallic wire, hooks and staples in accordance with the proposition of their agent; said fence being manufactured by the Washburn Manufacturing Company, Worcester, Mass. That the fence be put up of three barbed and two unbarbed strands.

Mr. Neely appeared before the Board by permission and made an argument in favor of granting an additional allowance to Basil Biggs, one of the property holders on the line of the Avenue.

On motion of Dr. Horner Resolved, That Mr. McCreary be instructed to inform Mr. Neely that in the opinion of the Board, the damages awarded to his client Basil Biggs are just and sufficient, but that the Board is willing that he shall have the wheat crop if he can save it.

On motion of Maj. Bell, Resolved, That Mr. Wilson be and he is hereby appointed Superintendent of the construction of the Avenue, with power to employ some suitable person as foreman to have charge of the work.

Maj. Bell was authorized to procure the posts and braces necessary for the construction of the fence.

Jno. M. Krauth

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April 25th 1882.

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office with the Vice President presiding and Messrs Schick, Horner, Bell, Buehler, Wilson and Krauth present.

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.

The following orders were granted:

Resolved, That the width of the road-way of the Avenue from the Taneytown road to Little Round Top shall be twenty two feet including ditches, except where macadamizing is necessary where it shall be sixteen feet in width, and with the further exception that when rocks along the proposed line cannot be removed without great expense it shall be sufficiently wide for large teams to pass with safety.

Jno. M. Krauth

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June 2d 1882.

The Board met at the office of Mr. McCreary with the Vice President presiding and the following members present: Messrs Horner, Buehler, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

Mr. McCreary read a letter from Col. John B. Bachelder relating to the re-union of Union and Confederate soldiers at Gettysburg on the 7th day of June next.

Maj. Bell moved the following Resolved, That the town papers be requested to notice the meeting in their next issues and that a public meeting be held in the Court House at 8:30 P.M. to receive the visitors and that Mr. McCreary be requested to make a speech of reception.

On motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, that Wm. Wible be requested to furnish a lunch at his house and to receive therefor twenty five Dollars for the first fifty persons who partake of it and fifty cents additional for each

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person over that number.

Maj. Bell and Col. Buehler were appointed a committee to make the necessary arrangements contemplated by the foregoing resolution.

It appearing that E. H. Dod a member of this Association has never received a certificate of membership, the proper officers were authorized and instructed to wire a certificate to his Executors or the survivors of them, or to the representative of the Estate of said decedent.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

June 26th 1882.

The annual election of officers was held to-day in the Arbitration Room in the Court House in pursuance of notice according to law.

The following gentlemen were elected:

Directors: Maj. Gen. W. S. Hancock, Maj. Gen. S. W. Crawford, Gen. Louis Wagner, Col. Chill W. Hazzard, Col. John Taylor, John M. Vanderslice, Robert G. McCreary, J. Lawrence Schick, Col. Chas. H. Buehler, Maj. Robert Bell, Charles Horner, N. G. Wilson and John M. Krauth.

Mr. McCreary read the report of the Executive Committee on the results accomplished during the year. Adopted and ordered to be filed.

The Treasurer's report was submitted and ordered to be filed. From this report the receipts during the past year have amounted to $10,321.77

The disbursements have been for lands, fencing, laborers &c 3,399.28

Balance in hands of Treasurer $6,922.49

The Board subsequently met and completed its organization by electing J. L. Schick, Treas. and John M. Krauth, Sec.

Jno. M. Krauth, Sec.

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July 27th 1882

Board met on the Battlefield. The following members were present: Messrs Wagner, Hazzard, Taylor, Vanderslice, McCreary, Buehler, Schick, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That steps be taken to have a road opened from the Gettysburg and Baltimore turnpike to the Taneytown road, of a width not less than eighty feet, said road to be located immediately North of the National Cemetery wall.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to ascertain the cost of a map of the Battlefield of Gettysburg, with the lands owned by the Memorial Association indicated in color.

The Vice President appointed Gen. Wagner, N. G. Wilson and John M. Krauth the committee.

Resolved, That the resident members of the Board of Directors be and they are hereby to purchase that portion of the battlefield, commonly and historically known as the "Wheat Field", provided it can be obtained at a reasonable price.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That an avenue be opened from East Cemetery Hill, by Culp's Hill, to the extreme right of the position occupied by Lockwood's Maryland brigade, on the Baltimore turnpike near Slocum's headquarters; and an avenue from the "Devil's Den" around the "Wheat Field" to the Emmitsburg road by the "Peach Orchard".

Resolved, That the Executive committee take immediate steps to acquire a strip of land to the North and East of "Little Round Top" and one to the East and South of "Big Round Top".

On motion of Gen. Wagner Superintendent Wilson was continued as Supervisor of the Avenues and Association grounds and was instructed to have prominent points on the battle-field accurately marked.

A motion instructing the Board to have one hundred shade trees planted on East Cemetery Hill was lost.

Resolved, That the resident committee be instructed to have lunettes and breastworks erected on the Field, where-ever possible.

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Special Meeting

July 27th 1882.

The Board was called in Special Meeting by Mr. McCreary and met at his office at 3 P.M. Present- Messrs McCreary, Wagner, Taylor, Vanderslice, Bell, Wilson, Horner, Schick, Buehler and Krauth.

A communication from a committee of the Board of Directors of the Hanover Junction Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad Company, setting forth that said Company proposed building a Railroad from the present road to the valley between the Round Tops, and further propose erecting a pavilion and an Observatory on Big Round Top and asking this Board "to harmonize with it in this contemplated enterprize."

Whereupon it was

Resolved, That this Board declines to confer upon the subject or it does not approve the contemplated project.

The Secretary was directed to file the communication and the Vice President to notify Mr. Wills of this action.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

Sept. 23rd 1882.

Board met at Mr. McCreary's office the Vice President presiding. Members present Messrs. Schick, Bell, Buehler, Wilson and Krauth.

The meeting having been called to consider the question of purchasing a portion of the "Wheat Field" on motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, That the Vice President be instructed to telegraph Gen. Wagner and the other members of the Board residing in Philadelphia the conditions upon which the purchase can be made, and if the thing shall meet with their approval, the Vice President be and he is hereby authorized to make the purchase.

The resolution was subsequently altered to read "write" in place of "telegraph".

Jno. M. Krauth

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Dec. 29, 1882.

The Board met at the office of Mr. McCreary, the Vice President presiding. The following members were present: Messrs Schick, Horner, Buehler and Krauth.

Mr. McCreary submitted a report from the Executive Committee. After consideration some alterations were made and on motion of Dr. Horner Resolved, That the report be adopted and that the Vice President be authorized to have one thousand copies, to which shall be attached the previous reports and the map indicating the portions of the field owned by the Association, published for circulation.

On motion of Dr. Horner Resolved, That Vice President McCreary be requested to confer with Gen. Wagner and the other non-resident directors and arrange if possible to visit the States of New York and Massachusetts for the purpose of obtaining appropriations to carry out the objects of the Association.

Jno. M. Krauth

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July 2d 1883.

This being the day fixed by advertisement for the stockholders meeting to elect officers and directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association for the ensuing year a meeting was held in the Arbitration room of the Court House, in pursuance of notice published according to law.

The report of the Executive Committee was submitted by Mr. McCreary and was adopted and ordered to be filed:

J. L. Schick submitted his account as Treasurer for the past year from which it appears that the receipts have been

during the past year $1052.56

Balance on hand at last settlement 6922.45

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Total 7975.01

The disbursements amounted to 7913.63

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Balance on hand $ 61.38

The account was referred to Nicholas G. Wilson and Dr. Charles Horner to be audited.

Mr. McCreary, Chairman of the Executive Committee submitted a detailed statement of personal receipts and expenditures, showing a balance due him of eleven dollars and eighty eight cents ($11.88) report ordered to be filed an order directed to be given on Treasurer for said amount.

The following officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year.

Directors

The Board completed its organization by electing J. L. Schick Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Treasurer [sic].

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Col. John B. Bachelder was elected Superintendent of Tablets and Legends.

Resolved, That R. G. McCreary, Esq be and he is hereby instructed to take the necessary steps to secure the payment of the appropriation of five thousand dollars made by the State of Massachusetts.

(copy) Signed: Charles Horner, Sec.

Aug. 1st 1883.

Special meeting called by the Vice President at his office at 8 o'clock P.M. There were present the Vice President, presiding, and Messrs Horner, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

A communication was read from the President of the Association requesting official action in the matter of issuing an order for the appropriation of the State of Massachusetts.

Maj. BelI moved that the following resolution be adopted: Resolved, That the Honorable Robert E. Pattison, President of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, be requested to issue an order to J. Lawrence Schick, Esq, treasurer of said Association, for five thousand dollars, payable by the State of Massachusetts under chapter 42 Laws of Massachusetts approved May 29th 1883.

On motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, That the Vice President of this Association be and he is hereby authorized and requested to procure a corporate seal for the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Aug. 28th 1883.

Special meeting called by the Vice President. There were present Vice President McCreary and Messrs Buehler, Schick, Bell, Wilson, Bachelder and Krauth.

The subject of the appropriation made by the State of Massachusetts was informally discussed, but no definite action was taken.

The Vice President submitted a proposition from J. A. Danner proposing to sell a case of relics and shells to the Association for the sum of $275. Upon motion of Major Bell it was unanimously Resolved, That the Association decline to make the purchase.

Resolved, That Memorials to be erected upon the grounds of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for their approval of the historical accuracy of the inscription.

Resolved, That this resolution be printed in circular form and a copy thereof sent to all the Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Pennsylvania.

Col. Bachelder submitted the following communication:

Gettysburg, Pa. August 28th 1883.

To the Gettysburg Memorial Association:

Gentlemen.

As tablets are being placed to commemorate the positions of Co's, Regt's, Brigades, Divisions, Corps &c at Gettysburg and there appear to be none to commemorate the location of Field Hospitals where so many officers and soldiers died during and after the Battle, it would appear to me to be eminently proper that similar measures should be taken to designate Hospital locations.

Whereupon it was Resolved, That tablets designating the location of the General Hospital and Corps Hospitals, as far as they can be ascertained, be erected.

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Col. Bachelder moved that the directors be authorized to procure photographs of the monuments and permanent tablets already erected, and that circulars be prepared by the Vice President, to be attached to the same for the purpose of circulation. Adopted.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Oct. 27th 1883.

Several members of the Board visited the field to locate the positions of Massachusetts regiments and obtain title to such land as does not belong to the Memorial Association.

After locating several important positions Maj. Robert Bell and Col. C. H. Buehler were appointed a committee to negotiate for their purchase.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

The following are the positions located:

The 12th and 13th regiments on lands of Hon. David Wills south of Mummasburgh road.

The 15th regiment to [be] in field of Simon J. Codori along the avenue where Gen. W. S. Hancock was wounded.

The 1st, 11th and 16th regiments North of the property of Peter Rogers on the Emmittsburg road.

Bigelow's Battery undecided. But it was thought that a position on the road leading from the Emmittsburg road to Little Round Top would be satisfactory to the command.

Fifth Mass. Battery on same road.

Twenty eighth regiment on the field on Wible farm, between the "Peach Orchard" and "Wheat Field" on the right of road leading from Emmittsburgh Road to Little Round Top.

The 7th, 10th and 37th regiments on the Avenue in Swisher's field.

The 19th and 20th regiments on the Avenue left of the 72nd Pa. Reg. tablet.

The 1st Co. Mass. Sharpshooters in Ziegler's Grove.

Third Mass. Battery on Patterson's farm left of the Avenue.

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Jan. 4th 1884

A special meeting of the Board of Directors was called, at which all the resident members of the Board of Directors, except Col. C. H. Buehler were present.

Dr. Charles Horner was elected president of the meeting.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and after correction were approved.

The death of Mr. McCreary, our late Vice President having been announced the following minute was unanimously adopted:

"It is with sincere and unaffected sorrow that we are compelled to record the death of our late Vice President and fellow Director, Robert G. McCreary, Esquire. In doing so we can bear most cheerful and truthful testimony to the zeal, fidelity and untiring activity which he has gratuitously given to the promotion of the objects of this Association.

At its inception his cordial sympathy for the cause to be commemorated induced him to take an active interest in the organization of the Association, and since that time, both as Director and Vice President, he has rendered it most valuable and laborious services. During the past three years, whilst Vice President, no member of the Association could have been more careful, conscientious, vigilant and efficient in the discharge of the duties of this position than was our deceased friend. In our future deliberations we will not only miss him as a friend and wise counselor, but will keenly realize the loss which this association has sustained.

In their bereavement we tender to the widow and family of Mr. McCreary our tenderest sympathies, and express the hope that they will find comfort and consolation in the Giver of all good.

It Is ordered that a copy of this minute be sent to the family of the deceased and be published in the STAR and SENTINEL and Gettysburg Compiler."

A communication was read from Col. Henry Allen, late of the 17th Conn. Vols., which was ordered to be filed and the Secretary instructed to reply thereto.

An order was granted in favor of J. L. Schick, Treas. for expenses of trip to Boston $40.52.

J. M. Krauth was elected acting Vice President until the next regular election.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Jan. 17th 1884.

Board met at the residence of the Secretary. There were present Messrs Horner, Schick, Buehler, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and approved, the following business was transacted:

An order was granted to Edward McPherson, Executor of R. G. McCreary, deceased, for expenses to Harrisburg Aug. 2d 1883 and telegrams amounting to $6.15

The Secretary was instructed to correspond with Gen. Henry A. Barnum, of New York, Gen. Geo. J. Stannard, of Vermont, and Gen. J. L. Chamberlain of Maine, in reference to appropriations from their respective states.

Nicholas G. Wilson and John M. Krauth were appointed a committee to visit Philadelphia and confer with Gen. Louis Wagner and other friends of the Association, for the purpose of advancing the interests thereof.

It was further ordered that the necessary expences of Mr. Wilson be paid by the Treasurer.

Mr. William D. Holtzworth was elected a director of the Association vice Mr. R. G. McCreary, deceased.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth,

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March 25, 1884.

Board met. There were present Gen. Louis Wagner, Col. John B. Bachelder, Dr. Charles Horner, J. Lawrence Schick, Col. C. H. Buehler, Maj. Robert Bell, Nicholas G. Wilson, Wm. D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Gen. Wagner was elected President of the meeting. Maj. Bell submitted report of the committee appointed to secure the positions occupied by Massachusetts regiments and batteries submitted a report: That the committee had conferred with Hon. David Wills, and that he was willing to convey the land desired by the Association at the rate of one hundred dollars per acre, the survey to be made inside the fence lands.

The report was adopted and the committee requested to secure a title to the land.

A letter of inquiry having been read from Gen. Henry A. Barnum, as to an appropriation of $6,000 made by the State of New York, in , the Secretary was directed to inform him that this money had never been received.

On motion of Col. Bachelder, Gen. Wagner was requested to take the necessary proceedings to procure from David McConaughy, Esq, late Vice President and Secretary, all the minutes, documents and papers in his possession, which are the property of the Association.

On motion the Secretary was directed to have all the deeds and releases, relating to the objects of this Association, duly recorded in the office of Recorder of Deeds.

Resolved, That the chairman of the Board be requested to confer with Gen. S. W. Crawford, as to the conveyance of his property, in front of Little Round Top, commonly known as Crawford's Glen, to the Battlefield Memorial Association.

On suggestion of Gen. Wagner it was Resolved, That at the earliest day possible, the proper officers are instructed to procure an amendment to the charter of the

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Association, providing, that the Governors of all States, which have or shall make appropriations to promote the objects and purposes of this Association, shall be made ex-officio members of the Board of Directors, or that they shall have the power and authority to designate some other State official.

On motion of Col. Bachelder the Board proceeded to the election of Vice President, vice Robert G. McCreary, Esq, deceased, and David A. Buehler, Esq. was unanimously elected.

The following resolutions were offered by Col. Bachelder and unanimously adopted and the Secretary directed to have one thousand copies published:

"Whereas, The Gettysburg Battle-field Memorial Association is desirous of affording every assistance to Veterans of organizations engaged in the battle of Gettysburg, and also to their friends assisting them, to erect monuments to mark their positions; and

WHEREAS, The same positions were frequently occupied by different commands at different periods of the battle, the exact hour of which may require careful discrimination to determine; and,

WHEREAS. Although many important sections of the field are still in the possession of the original owners, it is the intention of the Association to acquire title thereto, as fast as funds can be secured; and,

WHEREAS, The Directors are desirous of securing harmony in the historical record of legends, and of preserving to each organization its full rights against trespass; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That hereafter no tablet or monument shall be permanently erected on grounds held by this Association without permission from the Board of Directors; nor until its legend has been approved by the Superintendent of Tablets and Legends, subject to an appeal to the Board of Directors.

RESOLVED, That persons erecting tablets or monuments on grounds not yet acquired by the Association are hereby requested to conform to the above regulations, that uniformity may prevail.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth,

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May 13" 1884

Board met. There were present, Vice President presiding, J. L. Schick, N. G. Wilson, Maj. Robert Bell, Col. C. H. Buehler, Dr. Chas. Horner, and J. M. Krauth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Committee reported that they had procured title to the land formerly owned by Hon. David Wills occupied by the 13th Massachusetts Regiment, in part, and other troops.

Major Bell reported that they had concluded negotiations for the purchase of the position of the Massachusetts Regiment, north of Peter Roger's property, and also reported that he had conferred with William Wible as to the purchase of the field South of the field leading from Little Round Top to the Peach Orchard, and that Mr. Wible refused to accept less than $200 per acre.

Whereupon it was. - Resolved, that the necessary steps be taken, to open an Avenue, from the road leading from the Peach Orchard to Little Round [Top], through the ground occupied by the Massachusetts Troops, leading to the Devil's Den.

On motion, permission was granted Henry Reister to occupy the shanty at the base of Little Round Top, for the sale of refreshments, provided, that no intoxicating liquors should be sold.

Application having been received from a committee of the 3" Pennsylvania Cavalry requesting the Association to purchase a small plot on the J. H. T. Rummel farm, being a portion of the ground over which their Regiment fought,

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and on which they propose erecting a handsome memorial stone, during this summer. Whereupon the Committee were authorized to secure title to said land, if it can be procured at a reasonable rate.

Resolved that the present committee be continued for the purpose of purchasing the grounds of the Massachusetts and 17th Connecticut positions, and report at the next meeting.

Resolved that the Vice President, be authorized to issue an order to the recorder of Deeds for the fees of recording the Deeds of this Association.

Mr. Wilson was authorized to repair or have repaired and Avenue and fences, and also to sell the grass, and rent Culp's Hill to Leister.

Resolved, that a reward of Fifty dollars be offered for the mutilation or destruction of any property upon the lands of The Gettysburg Battle-field Memorial Association, and that notice thereof be printed in both of the town papers, and that bills be printed.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

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May 1884.

Board met, present, Vice-president D. A. Buehler, Esq., Maj. Robert Bell, Col. C. H. Buehler, W. D. Holtzworth, and Jno. M. Krauth.

The Committee for the purchase of property reported, that they had closed a contract with John Bender, for the purchase of Sixty feet square, on Barlow's Knoll, the point occupied by the 17th Conn. Volunteers. The consideration being $100. They also reported that they had been in negotiation with Joseph J. Smith, but had not yet concluded an agreement, but would report favorable progress.

There being no other business board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

June 2d 1884.

This being the day fixed by Act of Assembly for the annual meeting of the stock-holders of the Gettysburg Battle Field Memorial Association, for the purpose of Election of officers &c, the legal notice having been given by advertisement in the "Star and Sentinel", "Harrisburg Evening Telegraph", "Philadelphia Press" and "Pittsburgh Commercial-Gazette ", they met in the Arbitration Room in the Court House in the Borough of Gettysburg and organized by the election of William H. Tipton, Chairman and John L. Hill, jr., Secretary.

The Vice President submitted the report of the Executive Committee, covering the period of the last year, which was adopted and ordered to be filed and printed.

The Treasurer submitted his report for the past year showing receipts (including a balance of $61.38 balance at last settlement) of $2061.38

Disbursements amounting to $1816.44

Balance on hand 244.94

N. G. Wilson and Robert Bell were appointed a committee

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to examine and audit the accounts of the Treasurer.

The Chairman and Secretary were appointed tellers of the election, and the stock-holders proceeded to the election of a President and thirteen directors for the ensuing year.

The tellers reported that the following gentlemen were unanimously elected.

The committee appointed to audit the account of the Treasurer reported that they had discharged that duty, and found the report to be correct, showing a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of $244.94.

The Treasurer's report was ordered to be filed.

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June 27th 1884.

Board met with the following members present: Buehler, Bell, C. H. Buehler, Wilson, Schick, Horner, Holtzworth and Krauth.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

The Board organized by electing D. A. Buehler, Vice President; J. L. Schick, Treasurer and John M. Krauth, Sec.

Major Bell offered the following resolution which was adopted:

Resolved, That the Secretary notify Henry Heister that he must close up his establishment on Sunday, and on failure to close he be required to remove the structure at once, and that all booths, tents &c on the grounds of the Association be at once removed, being in violation of resolution adopted July 19, 1879.

Resolved, That all the applications to put up booths, tents, refreshment stands &c on the grounds of the Association be refused.

On motion of Dr. Horner Resolved, That the Vice President of the Association be requested to receive on behalf of the Association all monuments to be erected on its grounds during next week.

Resolved, That Col. John B. Bachelder be requested to give a sketch of the battle and position of the various regiments which will mark their positions next week by the erection of monuments.

Mr. Holtzworth was requested to reserve one carriage for the use of the officers of the Association on the 2d and 3d days of July.

On motion of Mr. Wilson, Resolved, That painted boards be placed at the termini of the Avenue, notifying all persons that teams for hauling lumber, materials, produce will be prohibited on the Avenue; also that the notice offering a reward of $50.00 for the arrest and conviction of any one committing any depredation on the lands of the Association be posted.

Resolved that Mr. Wilson be authorized and requested to have these Boards prepared. Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth

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July 2d 1884.

Board met with the following members present: D. A. Buehler, Vice President, and Messrs Bachelder, C. H. Buehler, Schick, Bell, Wilson & Krauth.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Hon. Robert E. Pattison, President of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association be respectfully requested to issue an order to Hon. George D. Robinson Governor of Massachusetts, for two thousand dollars, in part of the appropriation payable by the State of Massachusetts, under chapter 42, Laws of Massachusetts, approved May 29th, 1883, said order to be payable to J. Lawrence Schick, Treasurer of this Association.

The Secretary read a letter from Alfred Craighead Secretary of the 68th Penna. Regiment Association, relative to the erection of a memorial tablet by said Association in the "Peach Orchard", on the 1st of August next.

The Secretary was directed to communicate to Mr. Craighead the difficulties in the way of procuring a title to the land required, and to suggest to him the propriety of sending on a committee to select a location, or a postponement of their dedicatory services.

On motion of Col. Bachelder it was Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to draft or plot on one of the Government Maps prospective avenues or driveways on the battlefield for the future use of the Association. The Vice President appointed Col. Bachelder, Maj. Bell and Mr. Wilson.

Resolved, That Mr. Wilson be requested to prepare an estimate of the probable cost of erecting a wire fence enclosing the purchase of the "Wheat Field", on the line adjoining Mr. Wible, and report at the next meeting of the Association.

On motion of Col. Bachelder, it was Resolved, That the Association have Mr. Tipton prepare a mat and photographs of the monuments erected on the Field and that they be

framed and placed on exhibition in the city of Boston, Mass. Col. Bachelder stated that Mr. Tipton had agreed to furnish the photographs gratuitously.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

July 21st 1884.

Board met with the following gentlemen present. Vice President Buehler, J. L. Schick, Dr. Charles Horner, Maj. Robert Bell, Col. C. H. Buehler, W. D. Holtzworth and Jno. M. Krauth.

Mr. P. B. Laird, of the St. Johnsbury Granite Company, was present and made a statement in regard to the amount of injury done to monument and statue erected by the 124th regiment N.Y. Volunteers. After a full comparison of view on motion of Major Bell it was Resolved, That the officers of the Association be authorized to correspond with the Pinkerton Detective Association, in order to ascertain and punish the person or persons who defaced the Col. Ellis statue.

Col. Buehler submitted the following resolution which was adopted:

Resolved, That the resolution adopted July 19th 1879, in regard to the sale of refreshments on the grounds of

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the Association or under their care, be so modified as to allow the Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer in their discretion, to grant special permits for the sale of refreshments at points to be designated, on condition that the persons to whom such permits are granted agree to exercise a watchful care and supervision over the grounds where they may be stationed, and promptly report any injury to monuments, indications, trees and shrubbery. Provided, That no permanent tents, booths or stands shall be erected for the sale of such refreshments, that no refreshments be sold on the Sabbath day and Provided further that all permits shall be revocable at any time for misconduct, neglect of duty or other cause.

The Secretary was directed to notify L. Mumper and Co. to immediately remove his tent from the grounds of the Association.

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July 30th, 1884.

Board met with the following members present, Vice President Buehler, Messrs Schick, Holtzworth, Wilson and Krauth.

Resolved, That Mr. Wilson be authorized to have the penalty notices prepared by Mr. Buehler, put up at suitable points on the grounds belonging to the Association and that he also be authorized to employ two policemen during the meeting of the Encampment of the National Guard of Penna., one to be stationed on Culp's Hill, the other in the wood adjoining the "Wheat Field".

The Vice President read a letter from Col. J. D. Fuller requesting authority from the Association to place tents on their grounds and erect an observatory on "Little Round Top"; he also read a letter from Gen. Wagner upon the same subject. After a comparison of view it was

Resolved, That the Vice President be requested to communicate with Col. Fuller advising him of some of the difficulties suggested and requesting him to submit more definite proposition.

Resolved, That prosecution be instituted against Edward Bair for cutting the wire fence along the Avenue, on lands of Geo. Weikert, if after examination of the law and faith it is thought a prosecution can be sustained.

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Oct. 1st 1884.

Board met at the office of D. A. Buehler, Esq. The following members were present, with the Vice President presiding, Gen. Louis Wagner, John M. Vanderslice, John B. Bachelder, Robert Bell, C. H. Buehler, Charles Horner, J. L. Schick, N. G. Wilson, Wm. D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved

Gen. Wagner reported that he had corresponded with Mr. McConaughy in reference to transfer of papers and documents belonging to the society and that he was informed by the Secretary that most of them had been transferred to the proper officer and that the balance would be.

He also reported that he corresponded with Gen. S. W. Crawford, as to transfer of his land in front of "Little Round Top" to the Memorial Association, but without success, as he states he had made other promises and could not do it.

Letters were read from Gen. S. W. Crawford, Col. J. L. Fuller, and Capt. P. G. Mark of the 93rd Pa. Reg. They were ordered to be filed.

Gen. Wagner moved that the inscriptions to be placed on the monument of the 93rd, as submitted in the letter of Capt. Mark, be approved, but that the Secretary be directed to call his attention to the admission of the division to which the brigade was attached, and suggest that it be added.

Col. Bachelder objected to the site selected by the regiment for its monument, as it was not occupied by it, it passed over this ground in charging, but it was really occupied by Barnes battery and a portion of Gibbs' battery. The fighting done and actual position was further front.

Mr. Vanderslice moved that a committee be authorized to locate the position and negotiate for the purchase of the land occupied by the brigade of

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division, 6th Army Corps. Adopted. Maj. Bell and Col. Buehler appointed committee.

Gen. Wagner submitted the following: Resolved, That inasmuch as the position selected by the 93d Pa. Vols. was occupied during the battle by Barnes' Battery and other organizations, we deem it advisable that the proposed monument of the 93rd Penna. be placed on the position occupied by the Regiment when in action, if the position can be purchased for a reasonable sum. If not, then that the monument be temporarily placed on the Avenue immediately in rear of the position occupied by the regiment with inscription indicating that the regiment occupied the position yards in advance. Adopted.

The Secretary was instructed to notify the committee of this action and also the other regiments of the brigade to wit: 98th, 102d and 139th Penna. regiments and the 62d New York.

Letter was read from Capt. Warren of the 157th N.Y. which was ordered to be filed.

The Vice President reported that the Association had purchased from Swope a lot of ground and right of way thereto, for the monument to be erected on the field of the engagement between the Union and Confederate Cavalry, on July 3d, 1863, for $100. This action was approved by the Board.

The inscriptions to be placed on the monument were submitted in a letter from Capt. Miller and on motion of Gen. Wagner were approved, as they now are.

A letter was read from Hon. A. G. Cattell on the subject of an appropriation from the State of New Jersey. It was referred to Messrs. Wagner and Vanderslice.

Gen. Wagner offered the following resolution which was adopted:

Resolved, That the officers be instructed to prepare and have printed a circular setting forth concisely the origin, aims and purposes of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial association with statement of what has already been

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accomplished and what work remains to be done.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner be authorized to have printed a new edition of the map of the field with such changes as have been made since the first edition was published.

Col. Vanderslice moved that the resident committee together with the Superintendent be requested to plot proposed avenues on different portions of the battle-field, to be laid out when sufficient funds shall be raised provided that no avenue shall be opened without action of the Board.

The proposition of Col. Fuller to erect an observatory on Little Round Top (see letter) having been discussed it was Resolved, on motion of Gen. Wagner, That we decline to accept the proposition of Col. Fuller as now made, and that the Vice President so notify him.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice Gen Wagner and N. G. Wilson were appointed a committee to ascertain the cost of iron gun carriages, and also the cost of condemned wooden gun carriages.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to be known as the Committee on Legislation, whose duty it shall be to correspond with the State authorities and legislatures of the several states having troops in this battle, for the purpose of obtaining additional appropriations. The Vice President appointed Gen. Louis Wagner, John M. Vanderslice, and Col. John B. Bachelder to said committee.

Resolved, That David A. Buehler, Esq be elected President pro tempore of this Association, with power to perform all duties of the President when absent.

Col. Buehler moved that the cost and expenses of casting and placing in position the markers or tablets of the Massachusetts regiments be paid out of the Massachusetts appropriation.

On motion of Gen. Wagner, Resolved, That no more memorial tablets be placed upon the field without previous

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action by the Board of Directors.

Resolved, That Col. Bachelder be requested and authorized to have one thousand letter heads printed for use of the Association.

The consideration of the Avenue from Devil's Den to the Peach Orchard was postponed until Oct. 2d at 8 A.M., when the Directors will visit that portion of the line.

Board adjourned at 10:30 P.M. until 8 A.M. Oct. 2d.

Oct. 2d 1884.

The following members of the Board took a wagon at the Eagle Hotel and whilst visiting the field transacted the following business: (Messrs Wagner, Vanderslice, Bachelder, D.A. & C.H. Buehler, Wilson, Schick, Horner and Krauth.

The members of the resident committee were instructed to have the position where Gen. Armistead fell marked with a granite stone.

The site of the position of Gen. Nevin's brigade was viewed by the Board.

Resolved, That the President pro tem. be requested to examine the mortgage against the Wible property, as to its effect upon the title of the Memorial Association to the "Wheat Field."

The members of the Board viewed the line of the proposed Avenue, commencing East of the Devil's Den, thence through lands of Gen. S. W. Crawford to the woodland South of the Wheat Field belonging to the Memorial Association, thence through the Wheat Field to the woods west of said field, thence along western side of said wood to the road leading from the Emmittsburg to the Taneytown road; said avenue to be opened to the width of 300 feet through the lands of the Association and until it unites with the last mentioned road. Resolved, that said avenue be surveyed and constructed as soon as possible.

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the Emmittsburg and Taneytown road along the fence east of the Peach Orchard, thence by the southern boundary fence to the Emmittsburg road.

Resolved, That Maj. Bell and Col. Buehler be instructed to negotiate with Mr. Sherfy for the purchase of the Peach Orchard, with authority to make purchase.

The Board visited the first day's battle-field. Mr. Vanderslice moved That the resident members of the Board be requested to draft a proposed avenue from the Harrisburg road, by way of Oak Hill and Reynolds Grove to the extreme left of the Union line on the Hagerstown road, said avenue to be constructed and opened as soon as the Association has the necessary funds.

March 10th 1885.

Board met at the office of the Vice President. The Vice President presiding, with the following members present; Messrs Schick, C. H. Buehler, Bell, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

Mr. Buehler submitted the following amendments to the charter of the Association, which upon motion of Maj. Bell were approved and adopted by a unanimous vote:

Section 1. The property and affairs of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association shall be managed by a President and a Board of thirty nine Directors, to be chosen annually by the members of the Association by a majority of the votes given at the annual election, together with such ex-officio directors as are hereinafter provided for. Provided, however that the Association shall have power by by-laws or resolution, from time to time to enlarge or diminish the number of elective Directors, if deemed advisable.

Section 2. The election for President and Directors shall be held annually on the first Monday of June at Gettysburg, Pa.; at which election each member of the Association shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy; and the Directors so elected shall serve for one year or until successors are elected. In case of failure for any reason to hold said election on the first Monday

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in June, an election may be held on such day thereafter as the officers and executive committee may designate. Public notice of said election shall be given by publication in one newspaper in Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, at least two weeks previous thereto.

Section 3. The Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be ex-officio President of the Association; and the Governors of such states as shall, by legislative appropriation, contribute funds for the support of the Association shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Directors, with power (if unable to be present) to substitute under the official seal of the State, some one of its citizens to represent the state in the meetings of the Board.

Section 4. The Directors shall have power to choose from their number a Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Committee, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary, and to prescribe the respective duties and powers of said officers by resolution or by-laws.

Section 5. There shall be a meeting of the Board of Directors at least once in every year at Gettysburg, at such time as may be determined by resolution or by-laws, of which meeting notice shall be given in writing, signed by the Secretary, and sent to each Director, by mail or otherwise, at least two weeks before the time of such meeting. And if at such meeting, eleven of the said Directors shall not be present, then of them who shall be present, shall have power to adjourn to any other time as fully as if all the Directors were present; but if eleven or more of the said Directors shall meet at the appointed time or at such adjourned meeting, such eleven or more directors shall be a quorum of the Board, capable of transacting the business of the Association. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called, subject to like notice, on the request of the Executive committee.

Section 6. So much of the Act of Assembly of April 30, 1864, and the supplement thereto, incorporating this Association, as may be inconsistent with these amendments, is hereby repealed.

Resolved, That the officers of the Association, to wit: the Vice President, the Secretary and the Treasurer be instructed to make application to the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County for an amendment to the charter of the Association embracing the foregoing amendments. Adopted unanimously.

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purchase of William Wible all the land in the "Wheat Field" east and north of the line of the Avenue now being opened up to one line, provided it can be purchased for $100 per acre.

The Vice President and Messrs Bell, Holtzworth and C. H. Buehler requested to visit the ground and conclude the negotiations for the purchase as soon as possible.

Resolved, That in case of a failure to purchase said lands John M. Krauth be instructed to institute legal proceedings and have the avenue opened as speedily as possible.

April 14, 1885.

Board met at office of the Vice President, with the following members present: V. P. Buehler, and Messrs Schick, Bell, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

On motion of Maj. Bell an order was granted for $10, to pay balance of purchase money of right of way to the Cavalry monument.

A communication having been read from Gen. Louis Wagner, accompanied by letter from the Navy Department, in relation to the purchase of gun carriages to mount the guns upon the grounds of the Association, after some discussion it was

Resolved, That the subject be postponed until the meeting in May.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner be requested to have an edition of 2500 maps printed and also 200 certificates of membership.

Applications were read from Claude Hawkins and J. A. Danner, requesting permission to peddle relics and views on the grounds of the Association; whereupon it was Resolved, That such permission be granted provided they do not violate the rule in regard to booths and stands.

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have made appropriations to the Association, and obtain copies of the Acts and such other information as he can.

May 5th 1885.

Board met at the office of the Vice President, with the following Directors present: Gen. S. W. Crawford, Gen. Louis Wagner and Messrs Bachelder, Vanderslice, Schick, Horner, C. H. Buehler, Wilson, Krauth and the Vice President presiding.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Gen. Wagner, Resolved, That the Vice President and resident members of the Board of Directors be, and are hereby authorized to purchase all that portion of the "Wheat Field" not owned by the Association for the sum of Eighteen hundred dollars; and that they also be authorized to purchase land for a narrow avenue from the Wheat Field to the neighborhood of William Wible's spring house, and thence to the left along the edge of the wood through which Gen. Brooke's charge was made on the evening of July 2d 1863.

Resolved, That the President of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association be requested to wire an order to J. Lawrence Schick, treasurer of said association, for one thousand dollars, being unpaid balance of appropriation of the State of Massachusetts, under chapter 42 Laws of Mass. Approved May 29, 1883.

On motion of Col. Bachelder it was Resolved, That the officers of the Association be directed to take immediate steps to open an avenue from the Mummasburg road on Seminary Ridge, by way of the First Corps line of battle to Reynolds grove; if right of way cannot be obtained by purchase then the necessary proceedings to be instituted in the Courts.

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Gen. William B. Wooster, of Conn., appeared before the Board and made a statement in reference to the site selected by the 20th Conn. Reg. for the erection of a monument. The site was approved.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are tendered to all the States which have made appropriations for carrying forward the work of the association; and that the Secretary be instructed to communicate the same to them to the proper State officials under the official seal of the Association.

Capt. Fulmer and Dr. Jackson, of the 68th Reg. Pa. Association appeared before the Board in reference to the location of the monument of said Association. The Secretary was requested to make the necessary negotiations and communicate with Capt. Fulmer.

On motion of Col. Bachelder, Resolved, That the committee on purchase of lands be authorized and directed to immediately negotiate with John L. Sherfy for the purchase of a site, forty feet long by twenty feet wide, occupied by Battery E, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Gen. Wagner, Col. Bachelder and Mr. Vanderslice reported the work done and accomplished by the committee on Legislation. The State of Connecticut appropriated $2500 to the Association; Rhode Island $3,000, $2,000 to erect monuments and $1000 to purchase lands; Delaware $2000 to erect monuments and purchase land; Ohio $5000 to erect a monument and purchase land therefor; Indiana $3000 to erect monuments. Efforts had also been made in Michigan and Wisconsin, but the result has not yet been ascertained.

Resolved, That the committee be continued.

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That the Vice President be requested to prepare a brief, showing that the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association is a public

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and not a private corporation, that it is national in all its aims and purposes, for the purpose of submitting the same to the Governor of the State of New York.

Resolved, That Gen. Louis Wagner and Mr. John M. Vanderslice be requested to visit Albany, N.Y. to promote the objects of the Association, and that all expenses of said trip to be paid from the treasury of the Association.

The committee of Indiana regiments, who were visiting the field in connection with legislation of that state, appeared before the meeting and made statements as to proposed location of monuments.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner be requested to order thirty iron gun carriages to be constructed by the Navy Department at twenty dollars a piece.

Resolved, That Col. John B. Bachelder be requested to make a plot of an avenue from the Mummasburg road on Seminary Hill, by way of the line of battle, to the grove in which Gen. Reynolds was killed.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice it was Resolved, That the Superintendent of tablets and Legends, the Vice President and Secretary be instructed to require each organization, intending to erect a monument or tablet on this field, to have inscribed thereon a suitable inscription, showing its historical relation to this battle as to time and services.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner be requested to obtain from the Secretary of War as many additional cannon as can be procured.

Resolved, That the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Penna., be allowed to encamp on any portion of the field owned by the Memorial Association, under proper regulations.

On motion of Gen. Wagner the proposition of Thomas Hamter (?) to print an edition of 5000 maps of the battle field, with the positions of troops on the first days battlefield, for $150, be accepted.

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The officers of the Association were appointed a committee to draft a series of by laws for the government of the Association and report at the next meeting.

An order was granted to Gen. Wagner, for postage &c $3.30.

The Executive committee were authorized to purchase lands for proposed avenues, and also the two lots south of East Cemetery Hill known as the Menchey lots, if funds are sufficient, and to open any or all projected avenues.

* Resolved, That the failure of the person or persons, having in charge the arrangements for the re-union of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac, on May 4th 1885, at Gettysburg, to notify the officers of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association of their contemplated movements, rendered it impossible for this Association to show the distinguished visitors suitable and proper attentions.

[* Resolution as to visit of President of U.S.]

June 1st 1885.

This being the day fixed by the Act of the Assembly, incorporating the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, for the annual meeting of the members thereof, for the purpose of electing officers &c, the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisement in the "Star and Sentinel", "Harrisburg Evening Telegraph", "Pittsburgh Commercial-Gazette" and "Philadelphia Press", at least two weeks before the first Monday in June, they met at the office of David A. Buehler, Esq, in Gettysburg, and organized by electing Nicholas G. Wilson, Chairman and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

The Secretary submitted the report of the Executive committee, covering the operations of the past year, which was adopted and ordered to be filed and printed.

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showing receipts (including a balance at last settlement of $244.94) of $5095.79 and disbursements amounting to $1469.42, showing a balance in his hands of $3626.37

Maj. Robert Bell and John M. Krauth were appointed a committee to audit and examine the accounts of the Treasurer.

Charles A. Horner and George D. Thorns were appointed tellers of the election, and the members proceeded to ballot for twenty one directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association for the ensuing year.

The tellers reported that the following gentlemen received a majority of the votes cast, and they were declared duly elected:

Major General S. W. Crawford, U.S.A., York, Pa.

Gen. Louis Wagner, Philadelphia, Pa.

Col. Chill W. Hazzard, Monongahela City, Pa.

Col. John M. Vanderslice, Phila., Pa.

Col. John Taylor, " "

Col. Eli G. Sellers

Col. W. W. Dudley, Washington, D.C.

Col. John B. Bachelder Hyde Park, Mass.

Gen. Henry A. Barnum, New York, N.Y.

Gen. Frank D. Scout, New Haven, Conn

Col. Elisha H. Rhodes Providence, R.I.

B'jmn R. Pierce, Esq Grand Rapids, Mich

David A. Buehler, " Gettysburg, Pa.

J. Lawrence Schick, " "

Col. C. H. Buehler, " "

Sergt. Nicholas G. Wilson " "

Charles Horner, M.D. " "

Maj. Robert Bell, " "

Sergt. Wm. D. Holtzworth " "

Alexander D. Buehler " "

John M. Krauth " "

The committee appointed to examine and audit the account of the treasurer, submitted a report that they had discharged that duty and found it to be correct and that there is a balance in the hands of the treasurer of three thousand six hundred and twenty six dollars and thirty seven cents ($3626.37)

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June 16th 1885.

Board met pursuant to notice, with the following members present: Vice President Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. F. D. Sloat, Col. John M. Vanderslice, Col. Eli G. Sellers, Charles Horner, J. L. Schick, C. H. Buehler, Robert Bell, N. G. Wilson and John M. Krauth.

The minutes of the last regular meeting and the annual meeting of members were read and approved.

The committee on by-laws, through the Vice President, submitted the following report which was adopted:

The committee appointed to prepare By-Laws under the amendments to the charter, for the management of the affairs of the Association respectfully recommend the adoption of the following:

1. At the first meeting of the Board of Directors held in each year after the annual election, there shall be chosen by ballot, unless otherwise directed, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Superintendent of Tablets, a Superintendent of the Grounds, and an Executive committee of eleven directors, who shall continue in office until successors shall have been elected.

2. The Vice President in the absence of the President shall represent the Association in the execution of contracts, instruments of writing &c, and in general discharge all official duties which would devolve on the President, if personally present.

3. The Secretary shall keep and record, in a book provided for that purpose, minutes of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the Executive committee, conduct the correspondence of the Association, send written or printed notices to the directors of their election and of all regular or special meetings of the Board, and attest all orders drawn on the Treasurer.

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of the Association and be authorized to receive and receipt for gifts of money, membership fees, and legislative appropriations, and shall pay out the same on orders of the President or Vice President, attested by the Secretary. He shall give bond in the sum of twenty five hundred Dollars, with sureties to be approved by the Executive committee for the faithful discharge of his duties, and he shall make a detailed written report of all receipts and disbursements during the year, to the annual meeting of the Association.

5. The duties of Superintendent of tablets and Superintendent of Grounds shall be such as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors and Executive committee from time to time.

6. The Executive committee shall be charged with carrying out the action of the Board of Directors; and they shall have power ad interim (between the meetings of the Board) to transact all the business of the Association requiring immediate attention - subject, nevertheless, to and in accordance with the general rules, regulations and policy of the Association, which the Board may prescribe from time to time. Seven members of the Executive committee shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. They shall make report in writing at each meeting of the Board of Directors. The Vice President of the Association shall be chairman of the Executive Committee and the Secretary of the Association shall be the Secretary of the Executive committee.

7. No salaries shall be paid to the officers and Directors for services rendered, except the Secretary, who shall be paid annually the sum of one hundred dollars, but they may be re-imbursed for necessary expenses incurred by them in attending to the business of the Association.

On motion of Gen. Wagner the board proceeded to the election of officers

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The following gentlemen were elected to serve for the en-

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suing year:

Vice President, D. A. Buehler Secretary, John M. Krauth Treasurer, J. L. Schick

Superintendent of tablets, J. B. Bachelder Superintendent of Grounds, N. G. Wilson

Executive Committee - D. A. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. H. A. Barnum, Col. John M. Vanderslice, J. L. Schick, Chas. Horner, C. H. Buehler, Robert Bell, N. G. Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth.

Maj. Bell from the committee on purchase of lands submitted the following report:

The committee had concluded negotiations with Joseph J. Smith, of Cumberland township, for a strip of land, East of the Emmittsburg road twenty feet wide from lands of Simon J. Codori to land of Smith at his orchard.

Also with the widow and heirs of Abraham Trostle, deceased, for strip of land, twenty feet wide, from lands of Joseph Sherfy's heirs to woods, said land being north of the public road leading from the Emmittsburg road to the Taneytown road. The report was adopted.

A letter was presented from Col. John Taylor, resigning his position as Director and a verbal resignation from Mr. Alexander D. Buehler, of Gettysburg. On motion both resignations were accepted.

Gen. Wagner submitted report from the committee on iron gun carriages: The carriages were now being constructed and would be completed in all probability by the first week in August. He reported progress in reference to obtaining additional condemned cannon. The reports were adopted.

Gen. Wagner also reported that he had visited Mr. Whitney and his attorney in fact, on the subject of obtaining right of way &c for the projected avenue on the first day's battle field, but in consequence of the physical infirmity of Mr. Whitney no definite arrangements had been made. On

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motion of Gen. Wagner it was Resolved, That the resident members of the Executive [committee] be instructed to arrange the line of the proposed avenue on the first day's field, as shall be most practicable to the parties in interest, with Hon. Edward McPherson agent for Mr. Whitney, and submit a report of the result to the Philadelphia Directors.

Gen. Wagner submitted a report of the result of the visit of Gen. Barnum and himself to Albany, N. Y. in reference to the New York appropriation, and that the bill had been approved by Gov. Hill and was now a law.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner, Gen. Barnum and Col. Vanderslice be appointed a committee to confer and determine the best mode of carrying into effect the requirements of the Act appropriating the sum of ten thousand dollars by the Legislature of New York.

Resolved, That the proper officer of the Association be authorized to wire an order for the contract price of the new edition of the maps, when the maps shall be delivered.

Resolved, That the Vice President be requested to prepare and print an address, with accompanying map, similar to the last address issued by the Association. Said new edition to be as large as the Vice President shall deem necessary.

Resolved, That the proper officers of the Association be authorized to wire an order for the payment of the gun carriages now being constructed by the Navy Department, when said carriages shall be completed.

The Secretary was directed to correspond with the proper officials of the State of Delaware, and endeavor to obtain a portion of the appropriation made by that State.

Gen. Wagner was requested and authorized to communicate with Col. W. W. Dudley, as to the location of the monument to be erected by the 19th Reg. Indiana Volunteers.

The committee on purchase of lands were instructed to take immediate steps to obtain the fee simple title to a strip of land twenty feet wide, being the position occupied by the 3rd brigade, 1st division, 6th Army Corps.

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Gen. Wagner was requested and authorized to call personally on Gov. Geo. D. Robinson as to the balance of the appropriation unpaid by the State of Massachusetts.

The Secretary was instructed to write the Comptroller of the State of New Jersey and urge the importance of erecting the monument, for which an appropriation has been made by the State of New Jersey.

The Secretary was also directed to write the Adjutant General of Ohio, and request that action upon the expenditure of the appropriation by the State of Ohio be deferred until they send on a committee and examine the ground &c.

Gen. Wagner was requested and authorized to confer with the officials of Rhode Island as to the payment of the appropriation by that state.

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Mr. Wilson, Superintendent of Grounds, was requested and authorized to put up fencing between the lands of the Association and those of William Wible.

The Executive committee was instructed to open a sixty foot avenue, north of the wall of the National Cemetery, from the Baltimore pike to the Taneytown road.

The committee on purchase of lands were instructed to negotiate with Mrs. Menchey for the purchase of parts or the whole of her lots on Baltimore pike, south of East Cemetery Hill, to report to the Executive committee, who are empowered to buy a part of the lots or the whole of them.

The Executive committee were instructed to inquire and ascertain the probable cost of an avenue from the Monument of the 2nd Massachusetts monument to the Baltimore turnpike, by way of McCallister's lane.

Permission was granted to Corporal Skelly, Post No. 9, G.A.R. to erect a memorial shaft on the spot where Gen. John F. Reynolds was killed, for which the sum of $1000 has been appropriated by the Legislature of Penna.

Charles L. Young, of Toledo, Ohio and John C. Linehan, of Bracock, N.H. were elected Directors of the

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Association to fill the vacancies caused by the resignations of Col. Taylor and Mr. Buehler.

Resolved, That the necessary expenses of Directors attending the meetings of the Board shall be paid by the Association.

Resolved, that the Vice President, Secretary and Superintendent of Grounds be appointed a committee with authority to locate the monument of the 98th Penna. Reg. on whatever portion of the lands of the Association they deem proper. And, further, that the Secretary be directed to notify the organization of the action.

Board adjourned to meet Tuesday Aug. 11th at 8 A.M. at which time they will take carriages and visit the battle field.

July 9th 1885.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Vice President. There were present: Messrs D. A. Buehler, Dr. Horner, Maj. Bell, Col. Buehler, Mr. Wilson and Krauth.

Dr. Horner moved that the Executive committee visit the first day's battle field locate the projected avenue and determine what land it is necessary to purchase.

A letter was read by the Secretary from Gen. J. A. Latta as to obtaining a site for the monument of the 119th Pa. Reg. The committee on purchase of lands was requested to hasten the negotiations with Emanuel Weikert, and the Secretary was directed to write Gen. Latta explaining the cause of delay.

Resolved, That the Executive committee meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock to visit the line of the proposed Avenue from the monument of the 2d Massachusetts, by way of McAllister's lane to the Baltimore turnpike.

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July 10th 1885

Board met in McAllister's woods. Present, D. A. Buehler, Chas. Horner, J. L. Schick, Robert Bell, C. H. Buehler, N. G. Wilson and John M. Krauth.

After viewing the ground from the 2nd Mass. Monument to the Baltimore turnpike it was

Resolved, That the Association purchase a portion of the tract occupied by Lockwood's brigade as indicated on the land and a sixty foot avenue near the monument of the 2d Massachusetts, through lands of James McAllister's heirs, to the Baltimore turnpike, at ninety five dollars per acre, and that a survey be immediately made of such purchase.

Gettysburg, Pa. Aug. 11th, 1885.

Board met at 10 A.M. There were present Vice President Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. H. A. Barnum, Mr. John C. Linehan, Cols. John B. Bachelder, John M. Vanderslice, Eli G. Sellers, Chill W. Hazzard, C . H. Buehler, Messrs Bell, Horner, Schick, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

The Board visited the field and returning at 4 o'clock P.M. met in the office of the Vice President.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The report of the Executive Committee of its operations since the last meeting was read and ordered to be filed.

On motion of Gen. Wagner it was Resolved, That the Executive committee be instructed to secure the land necessary to mark the position on which the 12th N.H. Regiment was engaged, said position being either North or South of the residence of Mr. Joseph J. Smith, on the Emmittsburg road, as shall be desired by the regiment, and also to negotiate for the purchase of the position of the New York regiments which were engaged in that vicinity.

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On motion of Gen. Barnum it was Resolved, That in locating any monument at a point other than the position occupied by a regiment or command in the battle, the Memorial Association, in addition to the historical inscriptions already required by its rules, reserve the right to remove any monument so located to its correct position when the title thereto is acquired by the Association.

On motion of Gen. Wagner it was Resolved, That the Executive Committee be authorized to purchase the Menchey lots where there is sufficient unappropriated funds in the hands of the Treasurer to do so.

Resolved, That the committee appointed at the last meeting to confer with Mr. S. A. Whitney in regard to the purchase of land on the first day's battlefield, be vested with authority to negotiate for the purchase of the whole of the Reynolds' Grove, not now owned by the Association.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be directed to have the undergrowth and bushes cleared away from the field in which the 18th, 32d & 22d Massachusetts regiments were located, and also to have an accessible path constructed in said field.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice, Resolved, That the Executive committee be instructed to continue their negotiations with John L. Sherfey for a portion of the Peach Orchard, and the position occupied by Battery E, Rhode Island Volunteers, on the Emmittsburg road, and if said negotiations are not successful, legal proceedings to be instituted immediately.

Resolved, That Gen. Wagner, Col. Vanderslice and Maj. Bell be appointed a committee to confer with the Secretary of War as to the practicality of opening an avenue through the National Cemetery to the Taneytown road.

On motion of Gen. Barnum it was Resolved, That the cordial thanks of the Association be tendered to Superintendent Nicholas G. Wilson, for the large amount of time and attention given by him to the opening and construction of avenues, erecting fencing, placing gun carriages in position &c on the battle-field of Gettysburg and for the intelligent energy and complete success of his labor.

Gen. Barnum from the committee to report the best mode of complying with the requirements of the Act of the State of New York, appropriating $10,000, submitted a report and

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presented the following letter from the Deputy Comptroller of the State.

State of New York,

Comptroller's Office, Albany, Aug. 6th 1885.

Dear Sir:

In answer to your request concerning the appropriation made by Chapter 525, Laws 1885, to be expended by the Comptroller under the supervision of the Gettysburg Battlefield Assoc'n. This department holds that the Asson should have prepared a detail plan of the work contemplated by the appropriation with an estimate of the cost, which should show that the work can be completed within the sum appropriated. This plan should be sent here for the approval of the Comptroller. The cost of the plan may be made a charge against the Appn. In the prosecution of the work if it is necessary that sums be advanced from the treasury, the person receiving such sums must be designated by the Association at a regular meeting, and give such security as the public interest may require, or else the

( ) of expense will be paid here direct upon an audit. An inspector on the ground or a committee of the Association should certify all bills as to the work performed.

The sum appropriated is now available and only awaits such steps as may insure its use as contemplated by law.

Any views of your own in this matter will be gladly received .

Respy Yours

Hon. H. A. Barnum, Signd. Th. E. Benedict

New York, N.Y. Deputy Comp.

Whereupon it was Resolved, That Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Gen. Louis Wagner, and John M. Vanderslice, Esq, be appointed a committee of the Board to confer with the Comptroller of the State of New York, in regard to the disbursement of the $10,000 appropriation made by Chap. 525, Laws of 1885, and that they have full power to represent this Association in any arrangements or negotiation that may be deemed necessary to make said appropriation available for the purposes therein indicated and the work of the Association.

Resolved, that J. Lawrence Schick, the Treasurer of the of the Association, be authorized to receive and receipt for

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any moneys that may become payable to the Association under said appropriation, and that he be authorized to give such security as may be required for the faithful disbursement thereof.

Gen. Wagner submitted letters from Gilbert & Smith, of Gettysburg, Pa., and John S. Sterner of Philadelphia, Pa., making proposals for furnishing markers for the New York commands. The former at $5.10 or $6 erected on the field. The latter $5.89 furnished at Gen. Wagner's office.

Resolved, That if the New York positions are to be marked in this manner the contract therefor be awarded to Messrs Gilbert & Smith, of Gettysburg, Pa. That the Executive [committee] be authorized to have the coat of arms gilded, if they deem it preferable.

Gen. Wagner from the committee on gun carriages reported that the carriages had been furnished by the Navy Department according to contract, and that Mr. John S. Wilson had furnished free transportation for them.

Resolved, That the thanks of this association be tendered to Mr. John S. Wilson, General Traffic Manager of the Pennsylvania Rail Road, for his liberal services in procuring free transportation for the naval gun carriages recently obtained from the Navy Department.

The thanks of the Association were ( ) unanimously to Gen. Wagner and the committee discharged.

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That in future editions of the map issued by the Association, the position of the Cavalry engagement be indicated on a reduced scale in the corner of the map.

The Committee to confer with Mr. Whitney as to land on first day's field reported progress.

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purchase a site for the monument to be erected by Battery E, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Gen. Wagner reported that he had confered with Col. W. W. Dudley as to the location of the monument of the 19th Indiana regiment, and that matter has been satisfactorily arranged.

Resolved, That when the New Hampshire appropriation is received the positions of regiments and batteries from that State shall be indicated by markers similar to those of the Massachusetts command.

Mr. Linehan stated to the Board that the New Hampshire money would be paid as soon as the Secretary could certify that the New Hampshire positions had been acquired.

A letter was read by the Vice President requesting permission to erect a memorial to the Second Maryland Confederate regiment.

On motion of Col. Bachelder Resolved, That this Association be allowed to erect a monument on their position on this field, subject to the rules of the Association in regard to the historical accuracy and inscription.

The Secretary was requested to write the committee of this action and suggest that a committee of the organization visit the field before locating the site of the monument.

Col. Vanderslice having called attention to the non-compliance with the rule in reference to historical accuracy of inscriptions, especially as to time, upon his motion it was

Resolved, That hereafter regiments and commands which shall erect monuments or memorials on the battlefield, shall be required at the same time to mark the flanks of their position, when practicable.

Resolved, That any regimental organization notifying the Executive committee of its intention to erect a monument or tablet on the battlefield, shall be informed by the proper officer of the Association of the rules of the Association in reference to tablets and memorials, and upon its failure

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to comply with the requirements thereof, the Association will have the necessary inscription or inscriptions placed on said tablet or memorial.

The Executive committee were instructed to negotiate for the position occupied by the New Hampshire Sharpshooters.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be requested to have the temporary boards marking the positions of Penna. regiments removed, where monuments have been erected, and the remainder placed in proper position.

Mr. Wilson was authorized to employ an officer to remove all stands and booths from the Memorial grounds.

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That a certificate of membership be issued to the Governor of each State ex-officio, that has made an appropriation to the Gettysburg Battle-Field Memorial Association.

Feb. 25th 1886.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Vice President. Present Vice President Buehler, Messrs. J. L. Schick, C. H. Buehler, Robert Bell , N. G. Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth and Jno H Krauth.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Vice President reported that since the last meeting the following State Appropriations had been received:

From the State of New York $10,000

" " " " Rhode Island 1,000

" " " " New Hampshire 1,000

The Vice President also reported that the following purchases of land had been made.

From S. A. Whitney 17 acres 1335.80

" Geo. F. Basher 103.12

" Alice Forney 85 --

" Heirs of Abraham Trostle 107.50

" Jno. L. Sherfey 50.00

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From Simon J. Codori Plot for 15th Mass. $25--

The committee on purchase of land were authorized and instructed to negotiate for and purchase of possible the position of the 12th New Hampshire regiment south of house of Joseph J. Smith, and of the 2d New Hampshire regiment in the Peach Orchard.

Resolved, That John M. Krauth be authorized and instructed to commence legal proceedings to open a thirty foot driveway along the southern and eastern lines of the old Peach Orchard, and also along the eastern line of the new Peach orchard to the Trostle lane and thence along said lane, twenty feet in width, to the Emmittsburg road, and that he be empowered to associate with his Hon. David Wills.

Resolved, That Superintendent N. G. Wilson be authorized to order sufficient amount of wire and posts for the Reynolds' Avenue.

The Vice President was requested to ascertain from Gen. Wagner whether the arrangements made by the committee on the New York appropriation contemplated marking the positions of New York regiments in the same manner the Massachusetts positions were marked by tablets, if such is the arrangement it was

Resolved, That Messrs Gilbert & Smith be instructed to make the necessary markers as per their contract with this Board.

Resolved, That Superintendent N. G. Wilson be authorized to purchase the necessary wire and posts for the fence along the First Day's Avenue.

On motion of Maj. Bell it was Resolved, That the Vice President be authorized to contract with Messrs Gilbert & Smith, of Gettysburg, for the construction and erection of an Iron Pratt Truss Bridge, over the extension of the Hanover, Hanover Junction and Gettysburg Railroad, on the First Day's Avenue, said bridge to have a span of 49 feet, with roadway 14 feet wide, with side rails &c as per drawing submitted by Messrs Gilbert & Smith, the roadway to be floored with inch oak plank and to be 18 feet above the tract (sic) of said Railroad, and to be supported by abutments on either side of ( ), substantial masonry, resting on rock foundation, and said bridge to be of sufficient strength to bear all ordinary travel at least 75 lbs. per square foot, with a factor of safety of four; the contract price of said bridge to [be] six hundred and thirty five dollars.

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Wilson be authorized and instructed to lay out and open an avenue along the line of the First Day's battle, as per survey as already made; to employ all hands that are necessary on said work, and to employ a competent assistant to superintend the work, and to draw upon the Treasurer for all materials furnished, work and labor done, and expenses.

Mr. Wilson having reported that the large poplar tree on East Cemetery Hill was dead, and that it was dangerous to public travel in its present condition, he was authorized to cut it down and have it removed.

Resolved, That the Treasurer in consultation with the officers of the Association be instructed to invest temporarily a portion of the funds in his hand, if it shall be deemed advisable.

There being no other business Board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth Sec.

April 30th 1886.

Executive committee met at the office of the Vice President at 8 p.m. The following members were present: Vice President Buehler, Dr. Chas. Horner, Messrs J. L. Schick, C. H. Buehler, Robert Bell, Nicholas G. Wilson, William D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth.

The following business was transacted:

Col. W. E. Zollinger, Lamar Hollyday and Geo. E. Probet a committee of the 2nd Maryland Confederate regiment appeared before the committee, submitted a design of their proposed regiment monument, and requested the Association to assign the proper location for it. After conference and discussion it was

Resolved, That Maj. Bell, Sergeants Wilson and Holtzworth be appointed a committee to visit the field with said committee of the 2nd Maryland Regiment and select a correct historical site for said monument, the action of the committee to be subject to the approval of the Board.

On motion Resolved That the Secretary be instructed to notify Messrs Gilbert and Smith to immediately sign the contract for the erection of the Iron Bridge on the Reynolds Avenue over the Hanover Junction, Hanover and Gettysburg Railroad, and that they will be required to complete

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said bridge on or before May 15th next.

Resolved, That an order be wired in favor of John L. Sherfy for fifty dollars, purchase money of plot of ground selected by a committee of the 114th Reg. Pa. Vols. for their regimental monument.

Resolved, That the Vice President be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase, from John S. Forney, a roadway thirty feet wide, between the Northern terminus of the Reynolds Avenue and the public road on Oak Ridge.

On motion of Maj. Bell Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be instructed to have a wire fence erected on the Northern Western lines of the plot of ground purchased from Simon J. Codori for a site for the monument of the First Massachusetts Infantry; and, that he have a board painted to mark the position of the Rogers House during the battle, and also one to indicate Gen. Humphreys Division of the Third Army Corps.

The Secretary read a letter from H. Nachtigall, President of the 75th Penna. Regimental Association requesting permission to erect their monument in the National Cemetery, instead of the position they occupied on July 1st, 1863, whereupon it was

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to notify Mr. Nachtigall that the Association accede to their request, but urge upon them the importance of marking their position on the First Day with a durable memorial.

At 9:40 p.m. board adjourned.

Jno. M. Krauth Sec.

May 7th 1886.

Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary. Present Vice Pres. Buehler, and Messrs Schick, Horner, Bell, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

Maj. Bell, from the committee to visit the field with the committee of the 2nd Maryland Confederate Regiment, reported that on the morning of May 1st they visited their portion of the line, and that the position selected by the 2nd Md. Com. for the proposed monument is within the line of Union works on Culp's Hill near the monument of the

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20th Connecticut Regiment, and at the point where the regiment entered and occupied our line on the night of July 2d, 1863. The Maryland committee also requested permission to erect a marker on their extreme advanced

position, of the 29th Pennsylvania Monument.

As the erection of an ex-Confederate monument within the Union lines raises an important precedent, which should be wisely settled, the resident members of the committee were unwilling to assume the responsibility of deciding it, and upon motion of Maj. Bell, it was

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to communicate with Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Gen. Louis Wagner and John M. Vanderslice Esq., the other members of the Executive committee, and ascertain their views upon the subject and that action on the subject be deferred until they are heard from; also that the Secretary notify Col. Zollinger that the matter will be decided as soon as all the members of the committee can be consulted.

Jno. M. Krauth Sec.

June 4, 1886

Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary Vice Pres. Buehler, presiding, the following members being present: Messrs C. H. Buehler, J. L. Schick, N. G. Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth & Krauth.

On motion of Mr. Holtzworth

Resolved, That the counsel of the Association be instructed to enter an appeal from the report of viewers to assess damages by reason of opening an avenue along the Southern and Western [sic] borders of the Peach Orchard.

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to notify the proper officers of the 2nd N. H. Vols and the 68th Penna. Vols. that the Association is now prepared to have them locate their positions.

Letters having been read from Gen. Barnum & Mr. Van-

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derslice it was

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to notify the committee of the Second Maryland Confederate regimental organization that they will be required to erect their proposed monument on this field, outside of the Union breastworks, facing them and the inscriptions on said monument to be subject to approval by this Association.

Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to draw an order for two hundred and eighty five dollars in favor of Gilbert & Smith, the balance of contract price of the iron bridge on the Reynolds' Avenue, over the Hanover Junction, Hanover & Gettysburg Railroad, provided said contractors will give a written guarantee that said bridge is of sufficient strength to bear all ordinary travel at least seventy five pounds per square foot with a factor of safety of four.

The committee on the purchase of lands was instructed to negotiate and procure a site for the Twelfth New Hampshire regiment.

June 7th 1886.

This being the day fixed by the Act of Assembly incorporating the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, for the annual meeting of the members thereof, for the purpose of electing directors, the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisement in the Gettysburg "Star and Sentinel", Harrisburg Evening Telegraph, Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette and Philadelphia "Scout & Mail," at least two weeks before the first Monday in June, they met at the office of John M. Krauth, Sec., in Gettysburg organized by electing Wm. D. Holtzworth, President and John M. Krauth, Sec.

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The Secretary submitted the report of the Executive committee covering the operations of the Association during the past year, which was adopted and ordered to be filed and printed.

The treasurer submitted his report for the past year showing receipts (including a balance of $3626.37 at last settlement) of $16,742.87 and disbursements amounting to $9,817.50, showing a balance of $6,925.30.

John M. Vanderslice, Esq., and Maj. Robert Bell were appointed a committee to audit and examine the accounts of the Treasurer.

Henry J. Fahnestock jr and Frank E. Warner were appointed tellers of the election, and the members proceeded to ballot for twenty one directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to serve for the ensuing year.

The tellers reported that the following gentlemen received 61 votes, being all the votes cast at said election, and they were declared duly elected:

The committee appointed to audit and examine the accounts of the Treasurer, submitted a report that they had discharged that duty and found it to be correct and that there is a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of six thousand nine hundred and twenty five 30/100 dollars.

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June 7th 1886.

The Executive committee met at the office of the Vice President Buehler. The following members being present Vice President Buehler, and Messrs J. M. Vanderslice, Chas. Horner, Col. C. H. Buehler, J. L. Schick, Robert Bell, N. G. Wilson and John M. Krauth.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Resolved, That Gen. Louis Wagner and John M. Vanderslice, Esq. be appointed a committee to have the plates of the map of the battlefield, which were recently ( ), reproduced with such an arrangement of the lines of battle, position of troops &c as they shall deem necessary, and with a small map of the Cavalry engagement in one corner of the map.

It was Resolved, That Messrs Wilson, Holtzworth & Krauth be appointed a committee on location, whose approval of position or positions shall be requisite before any monuments can be erected on the grounds of the Association.

Superintendent Wilson was authorized to have a sufficient number of stakes prepared and employ the requisite number of men to assist in the marking of positions at the time fixed for the Third Corps Re-Union.

It was Resolved, That Messrs Gilbert & Smith be directed to make the markers to indicate the positions of the New York regiments, and that the Superintendent of Grounds in consultation with the committee on Location be requested to place them in correct position as soon as possible.

The Committee on purchase of land be instructed to negotiate with Mr. S. M. Bushman for the purchase of a tract of land North and N.E. of the lands of the Association near Spangler's Spring and that they be authorized to purchase the same provided the consideration thereof does not exceed five hundred dollars, otherwise

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to report at the next meeting of the Board. The Annual meeting was fixed for Saturday July 3d at 9 o'clock A.M.

July 3 1886.

Board met pursuant to notice and the following members were present: Vice President D. A. Buehler, Gen. S. W. Crawford, Gen. B. R. Pierce, Gen. C. L. Young, Gen. F. D. Sloat, Col. J. B. Bachelder, Cols. J. M. Vanderslice, Chill W. Hazzard, C.H. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Bell, Wilson and Krauth.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Buehler and in the absence of the Secretary, to receive the 121st Pa. Monument, Mr. J. C. Linehan was appointed Secretary pro tempore. The report of the Executive committee for the past year was read by the Vice President, and upon motion of Col. Hazzard the report was accepted and ordered to be filed.

Comrade Harris of Toledo, Ohio, appeared before the Board and made a statement in regard to the location of Battery H, 1st Ohio Light Artillery and upon motion the subject was referred to Col. Bachelder, Sergt. Wilson and Mr. Vanderslice.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice it was Resolved, That the Secretary of War be respectfully requested not to permit the erection of any regimental monuments in the National Cemetery at this place, until the location thereof and inscription thereon are regularly approved by the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to notify all regimental associations that they will be required to comply with

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the rules of the Association in reference to marking the flanks of their regimental line.

Resolved, That hereafter all monuments must have inscribed thereon, the Regiment, Brigade, Division and Corps, with which they were connected, and date of position.

Resolved, That hereafter Col. J. B. Bachelder, Superintendent of tablets and Legends, is requested to forward to the Secretary, for the purpose of filing, all inscriptions approved by him.

Col. Hazzard moved that a supply of the rules and regulations of the Association be sent to Grand Army Headquarters for the purpose of distribution.

Mr. Buehler, Vice President, reported that the commission appointed by the Governor of New Jersey had visited the field and conferred with members of the Executive committee, whereupon it was

Resolved, That the Executive [committee] be and is hereby empowered and authorized to purchase necessary positions for the command of New Jersey and Ohio troops, after said positions have been duly located and approved.

Maj. Richardson, of the New York commission, made a statement as to the purpose and proposed plans of the New York commission.

On motion of Gen. Barnum it was Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to have all advertisement of patent medicines, or other inscriptions removed from the boulders and walls on the lands of the Association.

Resolved, That the Executive committee be and are hereby authorized and empowered to employ a suitable person as Assistant Superintendent of Public Grounds and fix his compensation.

The Vice President appointed Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Gen. Louis Wagner, Col. John B. Bachelder and John M.

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Vanderslice a committee to confer with the New York commission.

On motion the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the Association for officers for the ensuing year. The ballot resulted as follows:

Vice President = D. A. Buehler.

Treasurer . J. L. Schick.

Secretary . Jno. M. Krauth.

Superintendent of T & L. Col. J. B. Bachelder.

" of Grounds. Nicholas G. Wilson.

Executive Committee, D. A. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. H. A. Barnum, J. M. Vanderslice, J. L. Schick, Chas. Horner, C. H. Buehler, Robert Bell, N. G. Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth.

On motion Board adjourned to meet at 4 p.m. The interim was spent in visiting the field and inspecting the work of the Association.

At 4.20 p.m. the Association re-assembled at the office of the Vice President.

On motion of Col. Bachelder it was Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to have the guns on Little Round Top placed as nearly as possible in the position they occupied during the battle.

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Col. Bachelder having stated that he would take pleasure in presenting to the Association, copies of all official reports of this battle, upon condition that the Association would have them suitably bound it was

Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are hereby extended to Col. Bachelder for his liberal donation.

The subject of soliciting an appropriation from the Congress of the United States to mark the positions of the U.S. Regular troops engaged in this battle, was discussed and it was

Resolved, That the whole subject be referred to the Executive committee with power to act.

On motion of Gen. Pierce it was Resolved, That

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no person or persons shall be allowed or permitted to do any work on the lands of the Association, unless he or they shall first obtain permission to do so from the Superintendent of Grounds, or the committee on location.

Gen. Louis Wagner, Col. J. B. Bachelder and John M. Vanderslice were re-appointed a committee on Legislation.

On motion of Col. Bachelder the Executive committee were authorized and instructed to purchase a secondary position for the marker of the 2d Del. Reg. on what was the Bliss farm.

The matter of a secondary position for Brown's R.I. Battery was referred to the Executive committee with power to act.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

Sep. 22d, 1886.

Executive committee met at the office of the Vice President. There were present Vice President Buehler, presiding, Gen. Louis Wagner, Col. C. H. Buehler, J. L. Schick, N. G. Wilson, H. D. Holtzworth and John M. Krauth. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The contract as submitted by the Commission appointed by the State of New Jersey was read by Gen. Wagner, and upon his motion it was

Resolved, That the officers of this Association be instructed to execute the agreement as submitted.

On motion of Gen. Wagner, Resolved, That the purchase of the farm of George Weikert, deceased, be referred to the Vice President with authority to purchase the property if he shall deem it advisable.

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instructed to deposit all surplus funds of the Association, in excess of Five thousand dollars, in the Philadelphia Guaranty Trust Company, at such interest rate as shall be allowed.

Gen. Lucius Fairchild, of Wisconsin, was elected a director of the Association to take effect on the resignation of Col. E. G. Sellers.

The Secretary was directed to make a record of all members of the Association, and was authorized to enter on said list any one who produces a certificate of membership.

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That the resident directors of this association be authorized and directed to acquire title to land and lay out an avenue 60 feet wide along the line of battle occupied by the Eleventh Army Corps July 1st, 1863, and on every means to have it opened and completed between this time and next summer.

Resolved, That hereafter, until further notice, the resident directors shall meet on every Friday evening at 7 o'clock p.m.

The meeting adjourned to visit the 11th Corps line.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Oct. 1st 1886.

Resident directors met at the office of the Vice President. There were present Vice President Buehler, presiding, and Messrs C. H. Buehler, Schick, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

The Vice President appointed Messrs Wilson, C. H. Buehler and Krauth committee on purchase of land.

The positions of the New Jersey commands was discussed and the purchasing committee instructed to procure those which are needed to comply with the contract entered into with the New Jersey Commission.

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Mr. Wilson was instructed to have a suitable person to purchase the Weikert farm, his bid not to exceed $2800.

The Purchasing committee, together with Mr. Holtzworth, were instructed to employ O. D. McMillan to run the line of the 11th Corps Avenue, and as soon as survey is completed and avenue located to purchase the land included therein.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Jan. 29th 1887

Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary. Present, J. M. Vanderslice, Horner, Wilson, Schick, Holtzworth, Buehler and Krauth. Mr. Vanderslice was elected chairman pro tem. The death of Vice President D. A. Buehler, Esq., was announced, and Messrs Vanderslice and Krauth appointed a committee to report an appropriate minute expressive of the views of the Board.

Col. C. H. Buehler was elected Vice President of the Association.

Resolved, That the Secretary shall be allowed fifty dollars per month, for the next four months, to be expended for clerk hire.

Resolved, That committee on purchase of land be instructed to close the negotiations as soon as possible for the purchase of the lane included in the 11th Corps Avenue.

The Secretary was authorized to procure a suitable book for the purpose of transcribing the inscriptions on regimental monuments erected and hereafter to be erected.

The committee reported the following minute on the death of Mr. Buehler, which was unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, with profound sorrow, enter upon its records the death of its Vice President, David A. Buehler, Esq., who has been a member of this Association from its organization and for the last three years its Vice President, during which time his intelligent and energetic effort, his wise and mature judgment, his courteous and considerate treatment of all interested in its purposes, have in a very great measure, tended to the advancement of the Association and the furtherance of the great work accomplished by it. That this Association has suffered an almost irreparable loss in the death of one whose patriotism and loyal devotion to the principles of his Government make his loss a public one, and whose integrity of character, sincerity of purpose, and kindly nature endeared him to all who knew him. That we tender the widow and family of the deceased in their deep bereavement our sincere sympathies, and it is ordered that a copy of this minute be sent to them.

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Feb. 19th 1887

The Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary, present Col. C. H. Buehler, Wilson, Holtzworth, Krauth and Gen. Wagner and Col. Vanderslice by proxey.

Resolved, That J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq. be and he is hereby elected a director of this Association in place of David A. Buehler, Esq., deceased.

Resolved, That the committee on land purchases be instructed to purchase a tract of land in Cumberland township, on the Taneytown road,

containing acres and perches, if the same can be procured for the sum of eight hundred dollars.

Feb. 25th 1887

Board met at the office of the Secretary. There were present: Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. B. R. Pierce, Col. John B. Bachelder, Col. Schick, Dr. Charles Horner, Nicholas G. Wilson, Wm. D. Holtzworth, J. A. Kitzmiller and John M. Krauth. Vice President Buehler presiding:

Mr. G. W. Conger, representing the Monumental Bronze Co., of Bridgeport, Conn. was permitted to appear before the Board and present the application of said Company for permission to erect monuments constructed of white bronze upon the battlefield. He presented his views and arguments at length. After he had retired

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive [committee] were read, and upon motion of Gen. Wagner

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Resolved, That the action of the Executive committee at previous (?) as recorded upon the minutes be approved.

The projected avenue along the line of battle occupied by the Eleventh Army Corps, on the first day of July 1863, was considered: The Secretary reported that 102 perches of land had been purchased from Alexander Spangler and 92 perches from John A. Livers, a portion of said avenue traversing said purchases; and that negotiations were initially concluded with Hon. David Wills and the Messrs. Eicholtz, for other portions of said Avenue; also that it would be necessary to have damage viewers appointed to obtain that portion of the land owned by "The Directors of the Poor and of the House of Employment for the County of Adams."

On motion of Gen. Wagner it was Resolved, That the Vice President and Secretary be authorized to tender a legal bond to "The Directors of the Poor and of the House of Employment for the County of Adams" as indemnity for any damages that may accrue to them by reason of opening said Avenue.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice, Resolved, That the committee on Purchase of Land be instructed to inquire as to the ownership of the land which was occupied by the cavalry regiments from the states of New Jersey and Michigan, during the engagement on the 3d day of July 1863.

Col. Bachelder submitted the following: Resolved, That hereafter no monument or memorials constructed of other material than real bronze or granite shall be permitted on the grounds of this Association:

Adopted Yeas 7, nays 4, as follows: Yeas; Messrs. Wagner, Wilson, Vanderslice, Buehler, Kitzmiller, Bachelder and Horner = 7

Nays: Pierce, Schick, Holtzworth and Krauth = 4

The Secretary was instructed to immediately forward a copy of this resolution, duly attested, to the Ohio Commission.

At 12.30 p.m. board adjourned to spend the afternoon in visiting the first day's field, with a special view to inspect the Eleventh Corps line, and meet at the Secretary's office at 7 p.m.

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7 P.M.

Board met pursuant to adjournment, all the members present:

On motion of Gen. Wagner Resolved, That if the appropriation now pending in Congress for marking the commands of the United States Army upon this field shall fail to become a law. the Executive Committee be and it is hereby authorized to have as many cannon as they shall deem necessary mounted and placed in proper position; provided, the cost of gun-carriages shall not exceed twenty dollars each.

Resolved, That the resident directors of the Executive committee be instructed to inquire without delay the price of so much land as shall be needed to open an avenue sixty feet in width along the general line occupied by the Confederate position; from the Hagerstown road to the Emmitsburg, and be it further

Resolved, That if the cost thereof shall not exceed the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, they be and are hereby authorized to purchase said land.

J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq. was elected a member of the Committee on Purchase of Land.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That Col. Bachelder be requested to prepare an appropriate and suitable tablet descriptive of the engagement and the commands engaged at the copse of trees where Pickett's Division assaulted the Union line, said tablet to be placed upon a metallic post thereat.

It was Resolved, That the officers of the Association be authorized and empowered to make application to the Court to have special officers appointed for the care, protection and preservation of their grounds and the monuments thereon erected.

Col. Bachelder offered the following:

Resolved, That the Executive committee be instructed to have an iron picket fence placed about the copse of trees to insure their protection. On motion of Gen. Wagner the resolution was referred to the Executive Committee with instruction to report the best mode of and the cost of carrying its suggestion into effect. On motion of Col. Vanderslice

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Resolved, That the Superintendent of Tablets and Legends be instructed to require lists of casualties on monumental inscriptions to be in conformity with the official records of this battle as they appear in the office of the Adjutant General U.S.A.

Resolved, That the Secretary of War be respectfully requested to furnish this association an official statement of the number of troops, by separate commands, who were reported present for duty in that battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3, 1863.

March 4th 1887

Executive Committee met. Present, Wilson, Kitzmiller, Schick, Holtzworth & Krauth.

The Secretary reported the purchase of 1 acre and 18 perches of land in Cumberland township from Judge Wills, for the sum of $139.06, for which amount he was directed to wire an order.

An order was also granted John M. Krauth, for clerical services. $100.00

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March 18th 1887.

Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary, Vice President Buehler presiding, members present: Schick, Horner, Wilson, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller and Krauth.

The Secretary read a letter from Alfred E. Lee, Secretary of the Ohio Commission, the substance of which was, that by reason of authority verbally given by one of the members of the Ohio Commission, the Commission felt morally bound to permit the Fourth Ohio Infantry to erect a white bronze monument on the field, and asking the Association for this privilege.

After discussion it was

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refer the decision of the question, of the erection of a white bronze monument to the Fourth Ohio Infantry Regiment, to the decision of the Ohio Commission, but the Secretary was further directed to accompany said letter with the statement, that, in view of the previous correspondence of Secretary of this Association with the Secretary of the Ohio Commission, and also in view of the statements made to the Directors of this Association by Mr. Corning agent of the Monumental Bronze Company, that no contracts had been made with said company for white bronze monuments, this association is surprised by the request contained in said letter.

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March 25th 1887

Com. met at office of Sec. Present: V. P. Buehler in chair, Schick, Wilson, Horner, Kitzmiller, Holtzworth & Krauth.

The purchase of the Smith property was referred to Mr. Kitzmiller with discretion and power to act as he shall deem best in the premises.

An order was directed to be wired for the balance of the purchase money of the Weikert property $2530.50.

An order was granted to Buehler & Co. for printing for $37.80. Com. adjourned.

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Ap. 15.

Com. met. All resident members, except Mr. Schick present:

Mr. Wilson was authorized to have the Weikert property insured for $600.

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April 19th 1887.

Executive Committee met at the Eagle Hotel. Vice President Buehler presiding, present Messrs. Bachelder, Vanderslice, Wilson, Holtzworth and Krauth.

Messrs. Wilson and Holtzworth were appointed a committee to furnish an office for the Association.

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to have the records of the Association transcribed in a suitable book at the expense of the Association.

The Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the

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Ohio Commission appealing from the decision of the Superintendent of Tablets and Legends refusing permission to carve the Twentieth Army Corps mark on the monuments to be erected by the Eleventh Army Corps.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That the request of the Ohio commission be refused and the Secretary be directed to notify the Ohio commission that the allowance of their request would lead to confusion; that a large proportion of the 11th Corps were sent to other portions of the Army, and that the Twentieth Corps organization did not participate in the battle of Gettysburg.

Resolved, That Col. Bachelder be requested to correspond with Gen. Bachelder, of the Quarter Master's Department U.S. Army, and state the objections of the Memorial Association to the erection of the monument of the 74th Penna. Regiment in the Cemetery, because the Association is opposed to the erection of any monuments in the cemetery until a monument has been erected prior thereto on the most important position occupied by the regiment.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be authorized to purchase the Masonheimer property, near Little Round Top.

Committee adjourned 11 p.m.

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April 21, 1887.

Executive Committee met at Eagle Hotel. Present V. P. Buehler, Bachelder, Horner, Vanderslice, Wilson, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller and Krauth.

Mr. Wilson was authorized to ascertain the cost of a heavier gun carriage, and it was

Resolved, That if the estimate for said carriage is not in excess of $25 per gun he be authorized to contract for a sufficient number to mount all guns now on hand.

The Secretary was directed to request the Department Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic to request all the Posts of the Department of Pennsylvania to contribute any field pieces they may own to the Memorial Association for the purpose of indicating this field.

The purchase of the Blocher land was referred to Mr. Kitzmiller with authority to act.

Resolved, That the resident directors be instructed to have a survey made from the Taneytown road, between the two Round Tops to the lands recently occupied by Reister and that an avenue be opened on our grounds and that said directors negotiate for any other land necessary.

The Executive committee, resident members, was authorized to purchase the Patterson lot on the Main Avenue, and a portion of the Codori farm and restore the breastworks of the Vermont brigade, provided the Vermont commission make an appropriation to the Association.

The Secretary read a letter from Mr. G. T. Loehr, Secretary of Pickett's Division Association requesting permission to erect a monument on the grounds of the association. It was

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to answer said communication and suggest that the Pickett's Division Association send a committee to confer with the members of this Association as to the location of the monument, and further that the Secretary state in the letter the precedent established in the case of the 2nd Md. Confed. Reg.

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May 5th 1887.

Executive committee met at the office of the Secretary. Vice President Buehler presiding, with Col. J. B. Bachelder, J. L. Schick, N. G. Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth, J. A. Kitzmiller, and John M. Krauth, present.

Col. Bachelder moved that a committee be appointed to consider the advisability of removing the monuments which have been erected out of line to their correct position on the line of battle, and to report a plan to carry this resolution into operation, and further that hereafter regiments erecting monuments on the grounds of this Association be required to locate and place them on the line of battle. Adopted.

The V.P. appointed Col. Bachelder, W. D. Holtzworth and Dr. Chas. Horner said committee.

Resolved, That this resolution shall not be construed as prohibiting the erection of markers on the field, to indicate secondary and advanced positions, as the Association may determine.

On motion of Col. Bachelder, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to report to the Association suitable names for the different avenues. Committee: Wilson, Kitzmiller and Schick.

A committee representing Pickett's Division Association appeared before the Board, Col. R. L. Maury, Capt. E. P. Reeve, and Judge Wm. J. Clopton composing said com., and requested permission to erect a monument to said division on the spot where Gen Armistead fell, and also to approve the inscription proposed to be placed on said monument. No formal action was taken, it being suggested on the part of the Association, that, as the granting of said application would be in violation of its rule requiring all monuments on the line of battle, the proposed monument be erected on the avenue to be opened upon the Confederate line and that a marker be placed to indicate the spot where Gen. Armistead fell. The inscriptions were not considered except informally. After a few interchanges of opinion it was agreed that committees representing both parties should visit the field the next day.

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May 20, 1887.

Board met. Present, V. Pres. Buehler, Schick, Horner, Wilson, Kitzmiller, Holtzworth and Krauth.

On motion of Mr. Kitzmiller, Resolved, That the counsel of the Association be authorized and directed to take an appeal from the award of damage viewers by reason of opening an avenue through the lands of the Directors of the Poor and the House of Employment of the County of Adams; and that the officers of the Board be authorized to execute the necessary bond and recognizance and that the costs be paid.

Resolved, That J. A. Kitzmiller be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from David Blocher and John Bender, the tracts of land already surveyed, which are needed to complete the avenue along the Eleventh Army Corps line.

Mr. Kitzmiller was also authorized to negotiate for the purchase of the farm of Joseph J. Smith along the Emmitsburg road.

An application having been received from George W. Schriver to erect a refreshment stand on Little Round Top the matter was referred to Superintendent Wilson with authority to act.

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June 6th 1887.

This being the day fixed by the Act of Assembly incorporating the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, for the annual meeting of the members thereof for the purpose of electing directors the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisement in the Gettysburg Star and Sentinel, Harrisburg Evening Telegraph, Pittsburg Commercial-Gazette and Philadelphia Inquirer, at least two weeks before the first Monday in June, they met at the office of the Secretary in Gettysburg and organized by electing C. H. Buehler, Pres. and John M. Krauth Sec.

The treasurer submitted his report for the past year showing receipts (including a balance of $6,925.30 at last settlement) of $13,551.30 and disbursements amounting to $8,458.22 showing a balance of $5,093.08.

Nicholas G. Wilson and J. A. Kitzmiller were appointed a committee to audit and examine the accounts of the Treasurer.

Harry C. Picking and A. C. Bushman were appointed tellers of the election, and the members proceeded to ballot for twenty one directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to serve for the ensuing year.

The tellers reported and duly certified that the following named gentlemen had each received fifty nine votes, being all the votes cast at said election and they were declared duly elected:

Maj. Gen. S. W. Crawford.

Gen. Louis Wagner

John M. Vanderslice,

Col. Chill W. Hazzard,

Gen. Henry A. Barnum,

Gen. Frank D. Sloat,

Gen. Elisha H. Rhodes,

Gen. Charles L. Young

John C. Linehan,

Gen. Byran R. Pierce,

Gen. Lucius Fairchild

Gen. Silas Colgrove,

Col. John B. Bachelder,

Sergt. N. G. Wilson,

Sergt. Wm. D. Holtzworth,

Col. Chas. H. Buehler,

Charles Horner,

J. Lawrence Schick,

J. A. Kitzmiller

Calvin Hamilton,

John M. Krauth

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June 24th 1887

Executive committee met at the office of Association. There were present, V.P. Buehler, Schick, Horner, Wilson, Holtzworth, Hamilton and Krauth.

The following orders were granted:

C. H. Buehler, bill for lumber & materials $27.21

Reuben H. Culp, Papering Office 7.38

Craig M. Geiselman, Work in office 1.75

John G. Frey. Painting " 6.00

Skelly & Warner, Bill to date 11.37

The Secretary was authorized and directed to procure a survey to be made of an avenue from the Emmitsburg road at lands of Joseph J. Smith and S. J. Codori, three hundred feet wide, to the road from the Emmitsburg road to the Taneytown road on lands of Abraham Trostle heirs; and, also to have survey made of avenue between the Round Tops.

Resolved, That all applications for permission to sell photographs, relics, and refreshments on the grounds of the Association be refered to Superintendent Wilson with authority to decide.

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July 1st 1887

Executive committee met at the office of the Association. Present Vice Pres. Buehler, Messrs. Bachelder, Vanderslice, Schick, Horner, Wilson, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, W. H. Corbin, by authorization of Hon. Robert S. Green, Governor of New Jersey, and Krauth.

Gens. H. W. Slocum and Chas. K. Graham and Maj. C. A. Richardson appeared before the Board as representatives of the New York Commission and submitted an agreement providing for obtaining ( ments) of title for positions of New York commands in accordance with the requirements of the provisions of the Act of Assembly of New York. (a copy of said agreement is on file with the Secretary of this Association). On motion of Col. Vanderslice it was

Resolved, That the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association accept the terms and conditions of the agreement as submitted by Maj. Richardson on behalf of the New York commission, and that the officers of said Association be and they are authorized and empowered to duly execute said agreement on behalf of this Association, when it is put in definite form by filling in the blank spaces on page 2.

It was agreed between the committee of the New York commission and this Association that the words "not less than sixty feet on main avenue, and not less than 20 feet to detached positions" should be inserted in the blank on page 2, line 11, and in line 12 page 2 "a suitable drive-way around them where required by the parties of the second part"

The committee on purchase of land was instructed to purchase the position of the 5th New Jersey, west of Emmitsburg road.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice Resolved, That a committee be appointed to visit the position occupied by Neill's brigade of the Sixth Corps and properly locate it, and when the same is determined, the Executive committee be empowered to purchase the position and the right of way thereto, as soon as possible.

The V. P. appointed Cols. Bachelder and Vanderslice, and Wilson, Holtzworth and Hamilton said committee.

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The committee on purchase of land was instructed and authorized to purchase the position occupied by the brigade of Gen. Russell and Col. Grant, and if a purchase cannot be effected, that the necessary proceedings be taken to open an avenue at the earliest possible moment.

It was Resolved, That an avenue be opened from the position of Grant's brigade to intercept an avenue at the monument erected by the 20th Maine regiment.

The committee on purchase was authorized to purchase a strip from Jacob Benner, along avenue, for monuments of Willard's brigade.

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July 12th 1887.

The Directors met in regular meeting at the office of the Secretary, Vice President C. H. Buehler, presiding. The following directors were present: Gen. Henry A. Barnum, N. Y., Col. J. B. Bachelder, Mass., Hon. John C. Linehan, N. H., Gen Frank D. Sloat, Conn., Gen. W. S. Stryker, of New Jersey, representing the Governor of New Jersey, Gen. Chas. L. Young and Gen. Alfred E. Lee, of Ohio, the latter representing the Governor of Ohio, Cols. Chill W. Hazzard and John M. Vanderslice, Messrs. Charles Horner, J. L. Schick, N. G.

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Wilson, W. D. Holtzworth, Jacob A. Kitzmiller, Calvin Hamilton, and John M. Krauth.

The Secretary read the report of the Executive Committee covering the operations of the Association during the year ending June 1887.

He also read the report of the Treasurer of the receipts and disbursements during the same period of time.

The reports were ordered to be filed and the Secretary directed to prepare a summary to be printed in circular form for circulation, in accordance with the requirements of the Act of incorporation.

Permission was granted to Mr. W. L. Corning, Secretary and Treasurer of the Monumental Bronze Company to appear

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before the Board, whereupon he presented an argument protesting against the rule adopted by the Board in February, regulating the material of which monuments shall be constructed, and presented reasons why the Company and materials used by it should not be excluded from competition with granite and real bronze companies.

After full discussion, on motion of Col. Vanderslice, it was Resolved, That the action of the Board taken Feb. 25th 1887, designating material for monuments, be adhered to, and no further action be taken on the subject until the monument of the Fourth Ohio Infantry, now being constructed, shall be erected, provided that the Executive Committee is hereby authorized to consider and dispose of any applications for the use of native marble. On motion of Col. Bachelder it was

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Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be authorized to purchase, on the best possible terms for the Association, a road machine to be used for the construction and maintenance in good order of avenues and driveways. On motion it was

Resolved, That the committee on the purchase of land be and are hereby authorized to purchase the head-quarters of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, and further that if said tract cannot be purchased before September the Executive committee is instructed to take the necessary steps to open an avenue through it, to lead from the Taneytown road to the Main Avenue.

The Vice President having been called away Gen. H. A. Barnum was called to the chair.

The subject of the appointment of Superintendent of Grounds, who shall devote his whole time to the subject, and the compensation to be paid for such service, having been considered, on motion it was,

Resolved, That this question be referred to a committee of three, with power to act.

The Chairman appointed Col. John M. Vanderslice, Gen. Louis Wagner and Col. John B. Bachelder.

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It was

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Tablets and Legends be requested to prepare detailed specifications covering the foundations, cementing and lettering of monuments, to be hereafter erected, and said specifications when approved by Executive committee to become by virtue thereof rules of the Association.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be authorized to have a suitable and substantial iron fence placed around the copse of trees on the Main Avenue, and the Superintendent of Tablets was requested to prepare, at his earliest convenience, a tablet descriptive of the engagement at that point and submit it to the Executive committee.

Col. Bachelder submitted report of an interview with the Honorable, the Secretary of War, in reference to the expenditure of the Government appropriation of $15,000. On motion of Gen. Chas. L. Young,

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Tablets, and of Grounds be authorized and requested to mark with suitable tablets or indications the flanks of divisions, and place appropriate index boards on the Avenues. On motion of Gen. Chas. L. Young

Resolved, That Mrs. David A. Buehler (widow of our late honored and respected Vice President) be and she is hereby constituted a Life Member of this Association, and that an engraved certificate be issued by the proper officer to her.

The Board proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. A ballot having been taken resulted as follows:

Vice President-

Charles H. Buehler.

Treasurer

John L. Schick

Superintendent of Tablets and Legends,

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Col. John B. Bachelder.

Superintendent of Grounds,

Nicholas G. Wilson

Secretary,

John M. Krauth.

Executive Committee - Vice Pres. C. H. Buehler, Chairman, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Col. John M. Vanderslice, Charles Horner, John L. Schick, Nicholas G. Wilson, Wm. D. Holtzworth, Jacob A. Kitzmiller, Calvin Hamilton and John M. Krauth.

Resolved, That the compensation allowed the Secretary for clerical hire be continued until November.

It was

Resolved, That the Committee on Location and Col. Bachelder be authorized to mark with a suitable tablet, the spot where Gen. L. A. Armistead, of the Confederate army, fell mortally wounded July 3d 1863, in accordance with the action of this Association adopted Oct. 1884, and that said committee be requested to attend to this duty promptly.

The subject of the purchase of the farm of Joseph J. Smith, in Cumberland township, on the Emmitsburg road, being under consideration, it was referred to the Executive committee with power to act as they deem proper and most expedient.

Resolved, That the committee on location be and are hereby authorized and directed to remove all monuments on the grounds of the Association to their proper position in line, wherever said removal is practicable.

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July 29, 1887.

Executive committee met at the office of the Association, with Vice President Buehler, Schick, Wilson, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Holtzworth and Krauth present: The following business was transacted: Resolved, That J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq., be authorized to negotiate with Joseph J. Smith for the purchase of the farm owned by him in Cumberland township, on the Emmitsburg road, and that he be further authorized to offer him $3,000 for the same.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be requested to proceed immediately to open an avenue over the summit of Culp's Hill and in rear of the breast-works occupied by Gen. Greene's brigade.

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Aug. 5th 1887.

Executive committee met. Present Vice Pres. Buehler, and Messrs. Schick, Wilson, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller, Hamilton and Krauth.

It was

Resolved, That the committee on the purchase of land be authorized to offer Mrs. Leister three thousand dollars for her property known as Gen. Meade's head-quarters, and if she accepts said proposition to have the necessary papers prepared.

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Aug. 25, 1887.

Executive committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, Wilson, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller, Schick, Hamilton and Krauth.

The committee on purchase of land was authorized to purchase plots of ground for the monument of the 8th Ohio Infantry and two detached companies of the 4th Ohio Infantry. The former located on land of John Winebrenner, the latter on lands of Frederick G. Pfeffer.

Superintendent Wilson was authorized and empowered to purchase a lot of ground, near big Round Top, owned by the heirs of Edward Menchey, deceased.

An order was granted to N. G. Wilson, in payment of road machine purchased by the Association, $242.50

Resolved, That the Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary be authorized to negotiate a temporary loan of one thousand dollars to pay the indebtedness of the Association and meet current expenses.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be authorized and instructed to purchase from Mrs. Leister, the Meade headquarters, provided said purchase can be made conditioned for the payment of the purchase money on the first day of April 1888.

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Sep. 9, 1887.

Executive committee met. Vice President Buehler, Horner, Schick, Wilson, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller & Krauth.

No business transacted, an informal discussion of the affairs of the Association.

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Sep. 16, 1887.

Executive committee met. There were present V. P. Buehler, and Messrs. Horner, Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Holtzworth and Krauth.

The resignation of Col. John B. Bachelder, of the position of Superintendent of Tablets and Legends was read and ordered to be filed:

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to notify the non-resident members of the resignation of Col. Bachelder, and at the same time request their opinion as to what action should be taken; and that the Secretary be further instructed to consult the same gentlemen as to action upon the repeal of the rule specifying the materials of which monuments shall be constructed.

The following preamble and resolution was unanimously adopted:

Whereas, This Association has learned that Sergeant Nicholas G. Wilson has tendered his resignation as Superintendent of the National Cemetery at this place, to take effect, on the first day of October, next, therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully but earnestly request the Honorable the Secretary of War, to appoint Sergeant William D. Holtzworth, of Gettysburg, late a private of Co. F, 87th Reg. Pennsylvania Volunteers, and at present Assistant Superintendent of said Cemetery, to fill the vacancy thus about to be created. In making this request we are satisfied that Sergeant Holtzworth is peculiarly qualified to discharge the duties which will be incumbent upon him. For many years he has been intimate with the Superintendent of the Cemetery and by almost daily visits to it has become conversant with the general work which is required of a Superintendent. His appointment would be specially appropriate because of his soldierly record and bearing, and his accurate familiarity with the details of the great battle fought here, having made the field a special study and having acquired a large fund of information, from which he could entertain and instruct the thousands of tourists who annually visit the Cemetery and many of whom expect this information from its custodian. We believe that Sergt. Holtzworth is now fully qualified to fill the position,

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and would respectfully ask that the rule requiring a six months probationary service be suspended, and that he be appointed to said position.

In accordance with the recommendation of the Committee to whom the subject was referred with power to act, Mr. Nicholas G. Wilson was employed as Superintendent of the Grounds of the Association at a salary of $1,000 per annum. Orders were granted W. A. McIlhenny, wire, $105.57; J. W. Garlach, furniture of office &c $31. John A. Livers, locust posts, $85. Joseph J. Smith, purchase money of land, $1,000.

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Sep. 30, 1887.

Executive committee met at the office of the Association. Present, Messrs. Buehler, Schick, Holtzworth, Horner & Krauth.

There was an informal discussion of the interests of the Association.

Orders were granted to Gilbert & Smith for gun carriages

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The Secretary was directed to write the State Treasurer of Wisconsin requesting the payment of the amount appropriated by that State.

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Nov. 4, 1887

Executive committee met. Present, V. P. Buehler, and Messrs. Schick, Wilson, Horner, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller and Krauth.

Mr. Wilson, from the committee appointed to name the avenues, submitted the following report:

The Avenue on Culp's Hill to be called Slocum Avenue.

The Avenue from the Taneytown road to the base of Little Round Top to be called Hancock Avenue.

The avenue from the base of Little Round Top to the Devil's Den to be called Warren Avenue.

From the Devil's Den to Wheat Field to be called Crawford Avenue.

From the Wheat Field to the Emmitsburg road to be called Sickles' Avenue.

From the Fairfield road to the Mummasburg pike to be called Reynolds Avenue.

From the Taneytown road to Round Top to be called Sedgwick Avenue.

From the Mummasburg pike to the Harrisburg State road to be called Howard Avenue.

From the Headquarters of General Meade to the Hancock Avenue, to be called Meade Avenue.

The report was adopted.

The Secretary read a communication from Hon. W. H. Corbin in reference to the positions of the 7th New Jersey Infantry and Battery A, New Jersey Light Artillery.

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to notify the New Jersey commission that the stake of the 8th New Jersey Infantry has been removed from the position where it was located, when the agreement between this Association and the New Jersey Commission was signed and executed, and that this Association can not permit the erection of the 8th New Jersey monument where the foundation is now located.

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Nov. 25, 1887.

Executive Committee met. Present, V. P. Buehler, Schick, Wilson, Hamilton, Holtzworth & Krauth.

Orders were granted to

J. L. Schick, bill for merchandise $8.56

Jno. M. Krauth, expenses on certificates 1.20

The evening was spent selecting jurors (?) in the case of the Directors of the Poor & House of Employment of the County of Adams vs The Memorial Association.

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Dec. 9, 1887.

Ex. Com. met. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs. Schick, Wilson, Holtzworth, Hamilton & Krauth.

The Secretary read communications from the Hon. H. B. Harshaw, State Treas. of Wisconsin; Gen. Chas. K. Graham and Gen. Louis Wagner.

In view of the verdict in the Alms House case and the fact that the Association was indebted to the First National Bank in the sum of $614.65 it was

Resolved, That the officers of the Association be authorized and empowered to borrow the sum of two thousand dollars for sixty days, to liquidate the above indebtedness. Orders were issued to the Secretary to satisfy the claim of the Directors of the Poor, debt, interest and costs.

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Gettysburg, Pa. Dec. 16, 1887

Executive Committee met at the residence of Superintendent N. G. Wilson, with the following members present: Vice Pres. Buehler, in the chair. Gen. Louis Wagner, John M. Vanderslice, J. L. Schick, Nicholas G. Wilson, Wm. D. Holtzworth, J. A. Kitzmiller, Calvin Hamilton, and John M. Krauth

The minutes of the annual meeting and of the meetings of the Executive Committee read, and with certain corrections approved.

The Secretary read a letter from Col. John B. Bachelder, tendering his resignation as Superintendent of Tablets and Legends. Upon motion the letter was ordered to be filed and the resignation was accepted.

Mr. Vanderslice submitted the following:

Resolved, That the committee on location of monuments be enlarged to five and that they shall have charge hereafter of the approval of inscriptions, in addition to their duties as a committee on location.

Committee:

John M. Vanderslice, Wm. D. Holtzworth, Calvin Hamilton, Superintendent Wilson and Secretary Krauth.

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to correspond with the Ohio Commission and requested that the positions of the monuments erected to the Fourth and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry Monuments be so changed, that the sculptured figures thereon shall face in the proper direction, toward the enemy.

Resolved, That the committee on location and inscription be directed to notify the proper regimental officers of the proposed change in the location of certain monuments erected upon the field.

Treasurer Schick submitted a statement of the financial condition of the Association.

The Secretary was instructed to write Gen. Pierce in reference to the Michigan appropriation.

The Secretary read a letter from Col. Bachelder in reference to the appropriation of $15,000 made by the U.S. Government, the substance of which was that the Secretary of War had rec-

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ommended an additional appropriation.

Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to write Hon. Levi Mants, Representative in Congress, from the 19th Dist., and request him to confer with Col. J. M. Wiliam, U.S.A., and introduce a bill appropriating a liberal sum for the erection of monuments to mark the positions of the command of the U.S. Army, engaged in this battle, and also an appropriation to this Association for the purchase of land and the general purposes of the Association.

Mr. Hamilton submitted the following resolution:

Resolved, That, since the erection of the 4th Ohio White Bronze Monument, by the Monumental Bronze Company, of Bridgeport, Conn., and having been convinced of the great durability of the material to withstand this humid climate, the resolution of Feb. 27th, 1887, "That hereafter no monuments constructed of other material than Real Bronze or Granite will be permitted to be erected upon the grounds of this Association", be and is hereby rescinded.

Upon motion the resolution was laid on the table.

Resolved, That the compensation now paid the Secretary be continued until otherwise ordered.

Messrs. Wilson and Krauth tendered their resignations of the position of Directors, which were accepted.

A ballot resulted in the election of Rev. Dr. H. W. McKnight, of Gettysburg, and Capt. Wm. E. Miller, of Carlisle, as directors to fill the vacancies.

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to correspond with Gov. Beaver in reference to fifty certificates of membership in this Association, that have been lost.

Resolved, That the officers of the Association be authorized and empowered to borrow the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid in the purchase money of the Leister property, and to prepare the necessary papers for the conveyance of said property to the Association.

Mr. Vanderslice submitted the following rules and regulations, which were adopted:

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place, change or remove any stake or marker on the grounds under the control of the Memorial Association, without the knowledge and consent of the Superintendent of Grounds.

II. Any one who shall construct any foundation for, or erect any monument or memorial upon the grounds of the Association, before the Superintendent of grounds shall have designated the place and given a permit, will be regarded as a trespasser and be amenable to the severe penalties, provided for in the Charter of the Association.

III. The Superintendent shall not permit the erection of any monument or memorial until its location and the inscription to be placed thereon, shall have been approved by the proper Committee of the Association.

IV. All monuments or memorials hereafter erected must be of granite or real bronze.

V. On the front of each monument, must be the number of the regiment or battery, state, brigade, division and Corps, in letters not less than six four inches long, and in addition thereto the time the regiment held the position, and a brief statement of any important movement it made.

If the regiment was actively engaged, its effective strength and casualties must be given, which must agree with the official records of the War Dept. If it was in reserve, it should be so stated. If the same position was held by other troops or if the command occupied more than one important position, the inscription should explain it. All lettering must be deeply and distinctly cut. Any statue or figure of a soldier must be so placed as to face the

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enemy's line.

VI. The monument must be on the line of battle held by the brigade unless the regiment was detached, and if possible the right and left flanks of the regiment or battery must be marked with stones not less than two feet in height.

If the same line was held by other troops, the monuments must be placed in the order in which the several commands occupied the grounds, the first being on the first line, the second at least twenty feet in the rear of it and so on, the inscriptions explaining the movements.

VII. Where practicable ground must be filled in to the top of the foundation and well and neatly sodded.

VIII. Two copies of the inscription must be sent to the Secretary of the Association, one to be returned approved, and the other to be placed on file with the Secretary, and they should be distinct from other written matter.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

As the memorials erected upon this field will not only mark the positions held by the several commands, but will also be regimental or battery monuments and in most instances the only ones ever erected by them, the Memorial Association strongly recommends that the inscription be not only historically accurate, but be sufficient in detail to give an idea of the services of the command. This may add slightly to the cost, but it will add much more to the completeness of the monument.

In the years to come, when the identity of the regiment shall have been merged in the history of the battle, the visitor to this great battle field will be interested to know just where the troops from his City or county fought, and to learn something of the services rendered by them.

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It is therefore recommended that upon one side of the monument should be stated the part of the state from which the regiment was recruited, date of muster in and muster out, total strength and losses during its service and the battles in which it participated.

SUGGESTIONS.

It is the desire and the determination of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to secure the greatest possible historical accuracy for the legends of the monuments erected on the field.

It has been decided by the Board of Directors to adopt the official records of the battle, recently compiled at the Adjutant General's Office, as to the strength and casualties of the several commands in the battle, believing that the historical data thus secured would generally be more accurate than that which individuals could furnish.

The War Department record may not be absolutely correct; men reported wounded afterwards died; others reported missing were afterwards found to be wounded or killed; but it has been found necessary at the Adjutant General's Office, to establish a limit, and that limit is the official return.

There is nothing in this rule, however, to prevent monument committees from having the record of their commands revised at the War Department; and any changes furnished officially from the Adjutant General's Office will be cheerfully adopted by the Association. Or if it is known that the soldier reported as wounded, afterwards died of his wounds, or one who was reported "missing" is known to have been killed, a corresponding revision may be made in the inscription, and the name added to a list designated "killed or mortally wounded." Or if wounded only, the name may be changed from the list of missing to the list of wounded; but the aggregate

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must remain unchanged and a report of the case must be submitted with the inscription.

If monument committees add names of other battles they must assume the responsibility of their accuracy; and the official name of the battle, adopted at the War Department must be given. Such list it is desirable should be preceded by the date of the muster in, and followed by the date of the muster out of the regiment.

Deep and solid foundations are of the utmost importance. A strata of rock comes very near the surface on many parts of the field. Where it does not, a few dollars additional will secure a permanent and satisfactory foundation. A few dollars saved from the foundation may jeopardize the entire structure.

The flank stones placed with the number of the regiment cut on the faces nearest the monument, will readily determine the alignment.

Permanence and durability in lettering should be the aim. Whether the letter is sunk or raised, it should be deep and sharp, that it may be easily read; and particularly that it may withstand the ravages of time.

Each monument should stand high enough to secure ready drainage. No more proper setting or finish can be given it than a carpet of good sod, well enriched. The pleasing effect of a beautiful monument may be entirely neutralized by untidy surroundings, and if not put in order at first it will seldom be done afterwards.

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Resolved, That the Secretary be directed, after the foregoing rules and regulations shall have been printed in circular form, to furnish a supply to all State Commissions contemplating the erection of monuments upon the field, to regimental organizations and to all persons applying for the same.

Resolved, That when the weather and funds permit the superintendent be instructed to open an avenue from a point on Hancock Avenue, near Weikert's lane, by way of Nevin's brigade to and along the line of McCandless brigade, and further that the committee on purchase be authorized and empowered to purchase so much land as is necessary to carry this resolution into effect.

Resolved, That the committee on the purchase of land be authorized to purchase the ground occupied by Neill's brigade, of the Sixth Corps, and acquire a right of way thereto, and that the Superintendent be instructed to open a driveway thereto.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be authorized to have the positions of the right and left of divisions suitably marked, and at the intersection of all driveways and avenues to place index boards stating the position of troops that occupied the respective lines, so far as the funds of the Association will permit.

The Secretary was requested to correspond with Maj. Geo. W. Spaler, of Indianapolis, in reference to the Indiana Appropriation.

Committee adjourned,

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Jan. 20, 1888.

Com. met at office of Secretary. Present: Buehler, V.P. Kitzmiller, Schick, Hamilton. An order was granted to Gilbert & Smith for 11 gun carriages, wheel plates, derrick & marker $509.80.

The affairs of the Association were discussed but no business was transacted.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Feb. 24, 1888.

Ex. Com. met at office of Association. Present V.P. Buehler, Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller No business transacted.

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March 23rd 1888.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association. There were present: Vice Pres. Buehler, Messrs. Schick, Holtzworth, Kitzmiller, Hamilton and McKnight.

Superintendent Wilson reported that he had closed negotiations with Jacob Baker and Pfeffer and Dotterow, for land on Wolf Hill, occupied by Neill's brigade during the battle. The tract of the former is 88 perches for $55; the latter tract 54 perches for $

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds and Wm. D. Holtzworth be and hereby authorized and empowered to make whatever purchases of land are necessary at this time, on the best terms obtainable.

Resolved, That the Vice President be authorized and empowered to execute the deeds prepared and submitted by the New York Board of Commissioners, Gettysburg Monuments, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement duly entered into between this Association and said Commissioners.

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On motion of the Dr. McKnight

Resolved, That the officers of this Association be authorized to borrow temporarily, five ($5000) thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to meet the obligations of this Association falling due April 1st next.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase a tract of land. West of Little Round Top, from the heirs of Edward Menchey, deceased.

Jno. M. Krauth

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April 9, 1888.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association.

Vice President Buehler presiding with Messrs. Bachelder, Vanderslice, Schick, McKnight, Hamilton and Kitzmiller present.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice

Resolved, That we inform the Pennsylvania State Commission on Gettysburg Monuments that this Association has engaged a conveyance and would respectfully invite said Commissioners to accompany the Directors of this Association in a visit to the field on to-morrow.

The Secretary was directed to write Col. Geo. G. Briggs, Chairman of the Michigan Commission, that this Association is urgently in need of funds, and request the payment of the amount appropriated by the State of Michigan, and to state further that we are informed that Michigan is about to erect monuments and that additional land purchases will be rendered necessary in order to consummate this purpose.

Before adjournment the Vice President assumed the writing of this letter.

Resolved, That the resolution adopted Nov. 4, 1887, naming the several avenues, be modified so as to read:

That Hancock Avenue extend from the Taneytown road to Weikert's lane; that the avenue from Weikert's lane to the crossroad North of Little Round Top, be called Sedgwick Avenue; that the Avenue from said cross-road to the Devil's Den be

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called Sykes Avenue, instead of Warren Avenue.

Resolved, That if the bill now pending in the Massachusetts legislature in reference to this battlefield shall be enacted into a law. Col. Bachelder be given eight guns to mark the Massachusetts batteries engaged upon this field.

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April 10, 1888.

The day was spent by some of the Directors in company with the Pennsylvania Commission visiting the field and marking the positions of the Pennsylvania commands.

In the evening the Executive committee met at the office of the Association, Vice President Buehler presiding, with Messrs. Bachelder, Vanderslice, Schick, Kitzmiller and Hamilton present. Col. Taylor, Gen. Gobin and Maj. Harper, of the Pennsylvania Commission were all present and a conference was held in reference to the Pennsylvania positions .

The positions occupied by the following Pennsylvania regiments are not at present owned by the Association: 26th, 63rd, 75th, 105th, 141st, 153d Infantry; the 3d, 6th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 4th Cavalry, and Battery H.

The Secretary was instructed to purchase a position for the 6th Penna. Cav. on the Wm. Heagy farm, Emmitsburg road, a plot 25 feet square, or 40 if possible.

The purchasing committee were authorized to purchase positions for the 26th, 63rd, 153rd, Penna. regimental monuments.

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Executive Committee met at the office of the Association Vice President Buehler presiding with Messrs. Schick, Hamilton and Kitzmiller present.

The following orders were granted:

Thomas Naun . Armistead marker $165.

Col. Bachelder. Expenses from Hyde Park, Mass.,

" " " " " " " 44.25

Col. Buehler reported that he had negotiated with John S. Forney for an avenue from Reynolds Avenue to the Mummasburg road, through lands of the latter, whereupon it was

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be directed to have a survey of said avenue made.

Resolved, That J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq., be authorized to examine the deed of trust relating to the Observatory on East Cemetery Hill, and take the necessary steps to have it sold.

A communication was read from the Committee of the 150th Regiment Penna. Vols., asking that Reynolds Avenue, between the Chambersburg pike and Reynolds Grove, be changed, and offering to contribute $100 toward the expense of such change, it was

Resolved, That the proposition is approved and the Committee on purchase be and hereby is authorized and empowered to make the necessary purchases of land to cover said changes.

Resolved, That the Committee on purchase be and is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase a site for Parson's New Jersey battery.

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May 4th 1888.

Committee met at the office of the Association, with Vice President Buehler, and Messrs. Hamilton, Kitzmiller and Schick present.

There was no formal business transacted.

Jno. M. Krauth

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May 18th 1888.

Committee met at the office of the Association, with Vice President Buehler, Messrs. Hamilton, Schick, Kitzmiller, and Superintendent Wilson present.

The committee on purchase reported that they had purchased four hundred square feet from William Patterson, on Hancock Avenue, for a site for Parsons' New Jersey monument, the consideration being $100.

The affairs of the Association were discussed but no business was transacted.

Jno. M. Krauth

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June 4th 1888

This being the day fixed by the Act of Assembly incorporating the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, for the annual meeting of the members thereof for the purpose of electing twenty one directors, the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisement in the Gettysburg Star and Sentinel, the Harrisburg Evening Telegraph, the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette and the Philadelphia Inquirer, at least two weeks before the first Monday in June. They met at the office of the Association in Gettysburg and organized by electing C. H. Buehler, President, and John M. Krauth, Secretary.

J. L. Schick, Treasurer, submitted his report which showed that the receipts (including a balance in his hands at last settlement of five thousand and ninety three dollars and thirty eight cents ($5093.38) ) during the past year amounted to

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twenty four thousand one hundred and thirty six dollars and nine cents ($24,126.09) and that the disbursements had amounted to twenty thousand seven hundred and seven dollars and seventy five cents, leaving a balance in his hands, including the judgment against Robert Bell of $1200, of thirty four hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty four cents ($3428.34)

Harry C. Picking and Andrew B. Bushman were appointed tellers of the election and the members proceeded to ballot for twenty one directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to serve until the first Monday in June next or their successors as duly elected.

The tellers reported and duly certified that the following named gentlemen had each received fifty nine votes, being all the votes cast at said election, and they were declared by the President duly elected.

Maj. Gen. S. W. Crawford

Gen. Louis Wagner,

John M. Vanderslice,

Chill W. Hazzard,

Henry A. Barnum,

Frank D. Sloat,

Charles L. Young,

John C. Linehan,

Lucius Fairchild,

John P. Rea,

Wheelock G. Veazey,

George G. Briggs,

Wm. E. Miller,

C. H. Buehler,

W. D. Holtzworth,

Jacob A. Kitzmiller,

Calvin Hamilton,

Harvey W. McKnight,

S. McSwope

John B. Bachelder,

J. Lawrence Schick.

Messrs Hamilton and Swope were appointed a committee to audit and examine the accounts of the Treasurer.

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June 29th 1888.

Committee met at the office of the Association with the following members present. Vice President Buehler, Bachelder, Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, McKnight and Swope.

Maj. P. G. Mark, of the Survivors Association 93rd Penna. Volunteers, appeared before the committee and submitted a lengthy petition from said Association praying they be permitted to locate their State regimental monument in a line in the edge and west of Sedgwick Avenue. The petition was ordered to be filed. On motion of Col. Bachelder

Resolved, That the line on which the monuments of Nevin's brigade. Sixth Corps, are now erected is hereby declared to be the main line of battle of that brigade, and that the principal monument of the 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers shall be located thereon, and, further, that permission is hereby given said regiment to remove their present monument to the second line, with an appropriate inscription that the regiment formed there and advanced from that position.

Jno. M. Krauth

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July 3d, 1888.

The Board of Directors met at the office [of] the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association in Gettysburg at 9 o'clock A.M. The following members were present: Vice President Buehler in the chair and Messrs. Barnum, Linehan, Fairchild, Veazey, Briggs, Vanderslice, Hazzard, Bachelder, Miller, Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton and McKnight present.

A committee of the 9th New York Cavalry appeared before the meeting and asked permission to place the inscription on their monument. After a full hearing the request of the committee was granted.

Several members of the Pennsylvania State Commission on Gettysburg monuments, and also a committee of the 72d Pennsylvania Infantry appeared before the members. The latter protested against having their State monument located on the second line of battle, on the crest of the ridge, and requested that it be placed in the front line. They claimed that the regiment had been severely engaged on the front line and were entitled to that position, and affidavits were ready by Maj. Samuel Harper in support of the claim.

On motion of Col. Bachelder it was

Resolved, That the committee on location be instructed to locate the principal monument of the 72d Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment on the line of battle occupied by it on the crest of the ridge, in compliance with the rules of this Association; and that the regiment be authorized to place a marker at the advanced position attained by it, with a proper inscription, subject to the approval of the committee on inscriptions.

On motion of Gen. Fairchild it was

Resolved, That Corps, Divisions and other organizations which participated in the battle of Gettysburg be and are hereby permitted and requested to erect on said battlefield appropriate memorials commemorative of the patriotic services of officers who were here engaged.

Gen. James S. Robinson, of Ohio, appeared before the Board and protested earnestly against the Association naming the Avenue, from the Mummasburg road to the Harrisburg road, Howard Avenue, and respectfully urged that said Avenue be named the Eleventh Corps Avenue. In this connection the Secretary

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read a letter from A. E. Lee, Secretary of the Gettysburg Memorial Commission of Ohio, stating "that this Commission respectfully but most earnestly protest against the adoption of Howard Avenue as the name of that thoroughfare."

The Pennsylvania State Commission, by Col. John P. Nicholson, protested against permission being granted the First Eastern Shore, Maryland, Regiment to locate their monument at the point where the stake is now driven on Culp's Hill, on the second line of battle.

Whereupon it was

Resolved, That the committee on location be instructed to locate said monument on the third line of battle, in compliance with Rule VI of the rules and regulations of this Association.

The Secretary read the reports of the Executive Committee and Superintendent Wilson of their operations during the past year. The reports were received and ordered to be filed.

The report of the Executive committee was approved except the section relating to the naming of Avenues, which was postponed.

It appearing that some of the Maine monuments had arrived and that the inscriptions thereon had not been approved, or submitted for approval, in compliance with the rules and regulations of this Association, the Secretary was directed to write Col. Greenleaf T. Stevens, Secretary of the Maine Commission, and call his attention to this neglect or failure to comply with the rules on that subject.

Objection was made by Col. Bachelder and other Directors to the location of the monument of the 122d New York Infantry, it being on the first line whilst it should be on the second, on motion of Gen. Barnum the question of change of location was postponed.

The same action was taken in reference to the location of the 5th New York Cavalry Monument.

Col. Bachelder, as the representative of the U.S. Government in the matter of marking positions occupied by the troops of the U. S. Army, entered a protest against the location of the site of the 108th N.Y. Inf. Reg., said location conflicting with the position occupied by Battery I, First United States Artillery, Capt. Woodruff, commanding.

The rules and recommendations adopted by the Executive

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Committee on Dec. 16, 1887 and recorded in the minutes of that date, were read and adopted. On motion of Gen. Barnum, it was

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to rigidly enforce these rules, unless authorized by the Executive committee to modify them.

Resolved, That this Association will approve such action of the Executive committee as they shall deem necessary to acquire and vest in the United States good and sufficient titles to the positions occupied by the several commands of the Army of the United States on the battlefield of Gettysburg.

Board adjourned until 1:30 p.m.

At the afternoon session, in addition to the Directors, already mentioned. Gen. Louis Wagner and S. Mc. Swope were present. At the request of the Vice President, Gen. Louis Wagner occupied the chair.

The Secretary read a communication from the committee of the Second Pennsylvania Cavalry Regimental Association requesting that the regiment be assigned a proper site for the erection of a monument on the battlefield.

The communication was refered to the committee on location with instructions to place the monument near Gen. Meade's headquarters, to which the regiment was attached during the battle.

Capt. Luce, of California, appeared before the Board and made a statement in reference to the position of the monument of the 4th Michigan Infantry, the subject was referred to the committee on location.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice,

Resolved, That the resident members of the Executive committee be and hereby instructed to, at once, open an avenue along the line occupied by Gen. Kilpatrick's Division of Cavalry, from Round Top to the Emmitsburg road; and that an avenue be opened along the line of the Confederate Army from the Hagerstown road to the Emmitsburg road.

Resolved, That the bronze and cannon donated by the War Department which is available be brought here at once for storage, and that those guns intended for marking positions be mounted.

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Resolved, That we proceed to the election of officers to serve for the ensuing year.

A ballot having been taken resulted as follows:

Executive Committee, Vice President Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, John M. Vanderslice, J. L. Schick, W. D. Holtzworth, Calvin Hamilton, Wm. E. Miller, J. A. Kitzmiller, H. W. McKnight, S. Mc. Swope.

On motion of Mr. Vanderslice

Resolved, That the Executive committee, wherever possible, be instructed to readjust all monuments, incorrectly located, in their proper positions on lines of battle.

A communication was received and read from the committee of the Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, requesting this Association to fix a location for the monument of said regiment, as near the line of Gen. Carr's brigade. Third Corps, on the 2nd day of July, at the Emmitsburg road, as may be deemed advisable by the Association.

Resolved, That the communication be referred to the committee on location, with authority to locate the position the Division was in line on July 3d, 1863.

On motion of Gen. Fairchild,

Resolved, That the consideration of the question of changing the names of the Avenues be postponed until next year.

Resolved, That the committee on purchases be authorized to purchase from Hon. W. H. Corbin, for the sum of one hundred dollars ($100--) one acre and eleven perches of land adjoining the Wheat Field, on which the 8th New Jersey monument is located.

Col. Bachelder submitted a report that he had received an order from the Chief of Ordnance, War Department, U.S.A., for seventy thousand pounds of bronze, now in store at the New York Arsenal.

Board adjourned.

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July 27th 1888.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association Vice President Buehler in the chair, with Messrs. Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, McKnight and Swope present.

The Secretary read a communication from Col. W. M. Worrall of the 99th Penna. requesting permission from that regimental association to erect their state monument on the position occupied by the regiment July 3d, 1863. It was Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to reply that this Association will not object to the erection of the monument at the point indicated.

Superintendent Wilson submitted the following list of positions, which the Association must acquire at as early a day as possible.

98th Penna. Inf. Vermont Sharpshooters

6th " Cav. Hall's Maine Battery

10th N. Y. " Michigan Cavalry brigade

8th " " 18th Pa. Cav.

77th " Inf. 111th New York Inf.

4th N. J. Marker 125th New York "

1st Md. Cav. 1st Maine Cav.

Rigby's Md. Battery

Resolved, That the purchasing committee be and are hereby

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authorized to purchase plots of ground for monuments to their respective commands on the best possible terms.

Resolved, That an avenue be opened to the width of sixty feet be opened, through the lands of S. A. Whitney, from the Eastern line of Reynolds Grove to the Chambersburg and Gettysburg turnpike and that the purchasing committee be authorized and empowered to buy the land therefor.

Mr. Krauth from the purchasing committee reported that he had purchased a plot of ground, 20 x 20 feet, on the Round Top iron-road from Peter D. Swisher, for the sum of thirty dollars, to be occupied by the monument of the 95th Penna. regiment.

A communication was read from the 149th Penna in reference to their State monument. Ordered to be filed.

The committee on purchase be authorized to procure an additional strip of land. East of Hancock Avenue from William Patterson.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be authorized to purchase one hundred and twenty five trees to be planted on the denuded portion of Ziegler's Grove, in order to restore it, as nearly as possible, to the condition it was during the battle.

Jno. M. Krauth

Aug. 10., 1888.

Committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs. Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Swope

The affairs of the Association were discussed but no business transacted.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Sep. 25th 1888.

Committee met at the office of the Association, Vice President Buehler in the chair, with the following members present: Messrs. Vanderslice, Bachelder, Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, Swope and McKnight.

Mr. Krauth from the committee on purchase of lands reported, that the committee had purchased a plot ten feet square from George Spangler for fifteen dollars, for the position of the 4th N. J. marker; and that they had negotiated with Mr. Spangler for the position of Rigby's Maryland Battery and the 77th New York Infantry; an avenue to be laid up from the Baltimore turnpike, along the Western line of his lot including these positions.

He also reported that the land required for the proposed avenue from Reynolds Grove to the Chambersburg turnpike, one acre and ninety six perches, could be obtained for $200.

On motion of Dr. McKnight it was

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be and is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow temporarily, the sum of three thousand dollars additional, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the purposes of purchasing land, opening avenues and meeting the current, necessary expenditures of the Association.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice it was

Resolved, That Col. Bachelder, Capt. W. E. Miller and Capt. S. C. Wagner he requested to co-operate with the committee on location in the plotting and laying out of the proper avenue along Gen. D. M. Gregg's cavalry line, and the positions thereon, with the request to report to the Executive committee as soon as possible.

Resolved, That Col. Bachelder be authorized to furnish gun carriages for each of the Massachusetts batteries.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be authorized to have two guns placed at the batteries of those States which have already paid for their positions.

Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to have maps, said maps to be printed by Col. Bachelder, properly plotted showing the grounds and positions owned by the Association.

On motion of Mr. Hamilton it was

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Resolved, That the Third Maine regiment be required to remove the foundation of their monument, erected in the Peach Orchard, to the centre of the line occupied by the regiment; and that the Superintendent of Grounds be directed to remove the monument of the Second New Hampshire to the second line, twenty feet in rear of first line.

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to correspond with the New York Commission on Gettysburg monuments and request them to change the location of the Fifth New York Cavalry monument to its proper position in support of Elder's battery.

Resolved, That Col. Bachelder be requested to prepare a bronze tablet, indicating and setting forth the movement of troops at the copse of trees on Hancock Avenue on July 3d ,1863.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to have the Monuments of the Massachusetts regiments, erected at the copse of trees, at once removed to their proper positions in line of battle.

Resolved, That the 149th Penna. be requested to place their monument near the centre of the regimental line occupied by it in the battle, July 1st, 1863.

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Nov. 23rd 1888.

Committee met. Present, C. H. Buehler, V. P., Schick, Wilson & Krauth.

John M. Krauth, from the purchasing committee reported, that the committee had negotiated for and purchased the following tracts of land and plots of ground from the parties named:

Mary E. Tipton Wisconsin Sharpshooters $35-

John L. Sherfy Fifty Seventh Pa. $25-

McAllister's Heirs Wolf Hill Avenue $85-

W. H. Corbin, 1 acre 11 perches, 8th N. J., 100-

Margaret Hageman, 1st Maine Cav. 50-

Simon J. Codori, 26th Penna. & 1st Del. 75-

John A. Menchy et al. 17 acres and 57 perches 259.93

J. W. Sefton, 136 New York 100-

Wm. Wible 110th Pa & 116th Pa. 80-

Jacob Benner. 111th & 125th N.Y. 100-

F. G. Pfeffer N. Y. Battery. 75-

Wm. H. Heagy. 6th Penna. & fence. 70-

Francis Althoff, 98th Penna. 50-

Geo. Spangler, Rigby's Battery, Md. 50-

W. J. Swope, Michigan Cavalry brig. monument. 175-

Amos M. Deatrich. 10th N.Y. Cavalry 50-

Pfeffer & Duttera, 54 perches, Wolf Hill Ave. 32.50

Resolved, That the action of the purchasing committee be and it is hereby approved.

Resolved, That the Executive committee be and it is hereby authorized to borrow temporarily the sum of one thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to restore the grounds, on the right of cross-road near Little Round Top to the condition it was at the time of the battle.

Jno. M. Krauth

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189

Jan. 4, 1889.

Committee met. Present, Buehler, V.P. Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Swope, WiIson & Krauth.

There was an informal discussion of the affairs of the Association, but no business was transacted.

Jno. M. Krauth.

Sec.

Jan. 24th, 1889.

Committee met. Present: Buehler V.P., Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Swope, Krauth, Sec.

The following orders were granted.

J. H. Weiman, Recording deeds, $23.50

" " " " 1.75

Gilbert & Smith 63.83

W. H. Tipton Photographing monuments 42-

N. G. Wilson 8.12

Resolved, That Col. C. H. Buehler and John M. Krauth be requested to visit Harrisburg in the interest of a bill appropriating funds for the purchase of lands, building of avenues &c.

A communication was read from Messrs. Gilbert & Smith, proposing to build iron gun carriages and accept in payment therefor a draft when they are finished, payable at three months from that date, without interest.

On motion of Mr. Swope

Resolved, That Messrs. Gilbert & Smith be directed to manufacture thirty gun carriages on the conditions proposed by them.

Jno. M. Krauth

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Feb. 15th 1889.

Committee met. Present. V. P. Buehler, Messrs. Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, & Swope, Wilson & Krauth.

There being no regular business to transact the evening was spent in discussing the interests of the Association.

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May 3d 1889.

Committee met. Present Buehler V.P. Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Swope, Wilson and Krauth.

A proposition was received from the board of School Directors of Cumberland township, requesting permission to erect a school house on the grounds of the Association, on the knoll near Little Round Top west side of Sedgwick Avenue.

Resolved, That in the opinion of this committee it would be inexpedient to grant this request, and the permission asked is respectfully declined.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to have a fence erected around the Michigan Cavalry Monument.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

May 24, 1889.

Committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs. Schick, Kitzmiller, Hamilton, Swope, Wilson & Krauth.

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to open the avenue on the ridge west of Oak ridge, Devin's cavalry line, and, also, the cavalry (Gregg's) avenue as far as the position of the Michigan monument.

Jno. M. Krauth

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June 3, 1889.

This being the day fixed for the annual meeting of the members of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association for the purpose of electing twenty-one directors, and the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisements in the Gettysburg Star and Sentinel, the Harrisburg Evening Telegraph, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Pittsburg Dispatch, at least two weeks before the first Monday in June, they met at the office of the Association in Gettysburg and organized by electing Col. C . H. Buehler, President and John M. Krauth, Secretary

J. L. Schick, Treasurer, submitted his report which shows that the receipts during the past year (including a balance of two thousand two hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty four cents) amounted to thirteen thousand two hundred and forty one dollars and fifty two cents ($13,241.52) and that the disbursements had amounted to thirteen thousand two hundred and thirty nine dollars and sixty three cents ($13,239.63) leaving a balance in his hands, including the judgment against Robert Bell of twelve hundred and forty one dollars and eighty nine cents ($1241.89)

Harry A. Picking and Charles E. Stahle were appointed tellers of the election and the members proceeded to vote for twenty one directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to serve until the first Monday in June 1890.

The tellers reported and duly certified that the following named gentlemen had each received votes, being all the votes cast at said election and they were declared duly elected by the President.

Maj. Gen. S. W. Crawford John C. Linehan, J. L. Schick,

Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. Lucius Fairchild Col. C. H. Buehler,

J. M. Vanderslice, Col. W. G. Veazey, J. A. Kitzmiller,

Col. Chill W. Hazzard, " Geo. G. Briggs, Calvin Hamilton,

Gen. Henry A. Barnum Gen. H. W. Slocum, Rev. H. W. McKnight Gen. Frank D. SIoat Col. J. B. Bachelder, S. Mc. Swope

Gen. Chas. L. Young Capt. W. E. Miller, Hon. Edward McPherson

S. Mc. Swope and Calvin Hamilton were appointed a committee to audit

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and examine the Treasurer's acct.

An order for $2- was granted to pay the tellers.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

July 12, 1889.

Committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, and Messrs. Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, McKnight, Swope, McPherson. Wilson and Krauth.

Col. Buehler read a communication from Col. Bachelder in reference to the part taken in the battle by the 72d Pa. Regiment.

The Secretary read a letter from H. W. Lightner proposing to Let the iron fence along East Cemetery Hill and find (?) the stone and do the work for 38 cents per foot for fence and $10.00 each for gates.

Also one from Gilbert & Smith to erect said fence in iron posts, including cleaning and repainting fence at 62 1/2 cents per foot, and erect it in a good and satisfactory manner.

On motion of Mr. McPherson

Resolved, That so much of the iron fence, donated by the U.S. Government, be used as is necessary to enclose the front of East Cemetery Hill to Slocum Avenue, and by said avenue to the turn to Culp's Hill, and that it be erected unpainted, in granite blocks, and according to the lay of the land, the contractor to furnish any castings that are necessary.

Resolved, That Superintendent Wilson be instructed to ask sealed proposals for above work, including the erection of a gate way at Hancock Avenue.

Resolved, That the Attorneys of the Association be instructed to prepare an answer to the bill in equity of the 72d Pa. Regiment.

Resolved, That the attorneys of the Board be authorized to employ Col. Bachelder to assist in the preparation of the said avenue, and that he be paid his expenses for said services.

Col. ( ) having requested that the wire

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fence West of Reynolds Avenue and north of the R.R. cut be removed during Pennsylvania Days, for the purpose of forming the parade, it was

Resolved, That the Superintendent of Grounds be instructed to remove said fence if Mr. Basehore shall grant the use of his field.

Mr. Krauth reported that the purchasing committee had purchased from Nathaniel Lightner a plot of ground, 20 x 20 feet, for the monument of Battery M, New York Artillery. The purchase was approved and an order granted for $50.

The purchasing committee was authorized to settle with Mrs. Elizabeth Tipton for the position of the advanced marker of the Wisconsin Sharpshooters.

Jno. M. Krauth

Sec.

August 2nd 1889.

Committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller, Swope, McPherson and Sec. Krauth.

Bids were received and read for the erection of the iron fence along East Cemetery Hill from Gilbert and Smith and H. W. Lightner.

Messrs Hamilton and Kitzmiller were appointed a com. to confer with masons and dealers in stone as to cost of erecting a stone wall to receive this iron fence along East Cemetery Hill to Slocum Ave.

John M. Krauth

Sec.

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August 13th 1889.

Committee met. Present V. P. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Messrs McPherson, Schick, Hamilton, Kitzmiller and Sec. Krauth.

Sec Krauth was instructed to negotiate with Jno. S. Forney for plot for 88th Penna. marker about 100 or 150 yds. immediately in front of present monument.

John M. Krauth

Sec.

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Sept. 10th 1889

The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met at the office of the Association at 10 o'clock A.M.

The following members were present. President Gov. James A. Beaver, V. Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler, Col Jno. B. Bachelder, Jno C. Linehan, Esq. Col Geo. G. Briggs, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Jno. M. Vanderslice Esq. Col. Chill W. Hazzard, Gen. Chas. S. Young Calvin Hamilton, J. L. Schick J. A. Kitzmiller Esq. S. Mc. Swope Esq. Capt Wm. E. Miller and Gen. E. H. Rhodes, representing the Gov. of Rhode Island.

The minutes of last annual meeting read and approved.

Supt's report read

Treasurer's report read and referred to the auditing committee.

Col. Bachelder moved that the monument of the 4th Ohio be removed to its proper position in the line of battle, also that of 2nd Delaware. Carried.

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On motion of J. M. Vanderslice Esq. the Supt. was authorized and directed to place a sign at the gate of the roadway leading to the position occupied by Brook's Brigade and that a foot path be opened to the line of monuments and a sign placed at the entrance thereto.

On motion of Gen. Barnum the Association proceeded to the election of officers, with the following result.

Col. C. H. Buehler, Vice President,

Jno. M. Krauth Esq. Secretary,

J. L. Schick, Treasurer,

N. G. Wilson, Supt. of Grounds

Col. C. H. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Jno M. Vanderslice, J. L. Schick, Calvin Hamilton, Capt. Miller, J. A. Kitzmiller, Rev. Dr. McKnight and S. Mc. Swope.

Gov. Beaver extended an invitation to the members of the Board to occupy the Rostrum, and reviewing Stand to witness the parade and attend the exercises in connection with the dedication of the Penna. Monuments on Pennsylvania Day.

On motion the Governor's invitation was accepted.

Col. Bachelder was authorized to procure as many additional guns as possible from the War Department for the purposes of the Association.

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On motion of Col. Geo. G. Briggs the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That it is the sense of this Association that the Congress of the United States should be requested to purchase such land as may be necessary to open avenues and driveways along the whole line of battle occupied by the Army of Northern Virginia, during the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863, and that the position occupied by the several divisions, brigades and regiments of said army should be marked with tablets.

Resolved, That a copy of this minute be communicated to the Congress of the United States.

On motion of Gen. Barnum the Executive Committee was authorized to take such action in regard to the Observatory as may be for the benefit of visitors.

It was resolved that when the Association adjourn it be to meet tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock for the purpose [of] going over the field to inspect the work done thereon.

On motion of Col. Buehler the Superintendent of Grounds was instructed to take charge of the Observatory on East Cemetery Hill and have it thrown open to visitors free of charge.

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Meeting on Battlefield Sept. 11" 1889.

The Superintendent of Grounds was instructed to open a driveway from Reynolds Avenue, past the monument of the 104th New York and 13" Mass. to the Mummasburg Road.

The Secretary was directed to confer with the New York Monument Commission and the Ohio authorities relative to the removal of the 29" Ohio and 122 N.Y. monuments to the second line of Battle.

On motion of Col. Bachelder the 16th Maine was authorized to place its monument in advance of that of the 90" Penn. at the angle formed by the Mummasburg road and Reynolds Avenue.

It was resolved that the roadway to the Custer Monument be widened to sixty ft. and that the Superintendent of grounds be directed to have it done. Calvin Hamilton Sec.

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May 27" 1890.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 8 oclock P.M. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Swope, McKnight, Kitzmiller, McPherson and Hamilton

Calvin Hamilton was, on motion of Dr. McKnight, elected Secretary pro tem to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sec. John M. Krauth.

Messrs Corbin and Harrington of the New Jersey Monument Commission met with the Committee, and asked the privilege of changing the inscription on what is now known as "Parson's" Battery, by substituting "Hexamer's" for "Parson's", the same to be placed on a bronze tablet, also of improving the grounds about the several New Jersey monuments on the Field, as well as the structures themselves.

On motion the above requests were granted.

Sec. pro tem Hamilton was directed to draw the salary of Sec. Krauth for the month of May, and convey the same to Mrs. Krauth in person.

Messrs. Swope, Kitzmiller and Hamilton were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Secretary Krauth to be read at the next annual meeting of the Board.

Sec. pro tem Hamilton was authorized to negotiate with Mrs. Krauth for the rent of the office for a year.

The Supt. of grounds reported that the plots needed for the several monuments to be placed in Sherfey's Peach Orchard could be purchased for $75 each.

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June 11" 1890

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Swope, McKnight, Goldsborough and Hamilton.

The locating committee was authorized to communicate with the New York Monument Commission, through Engineer Zabriski, relative to changing the site selected for the monument of the 111 Regt. N. Y. Vol. with a view of having it located on the opposite side of the Avenue.

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Sept. 3" 1890.

The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met at the Office of the Association at 10 oclock A.M. The following members were present: Col. C. H. Buehler, V .P., Col. Geo. G. Briggs, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Gen. Frank D. Sloat, Gen. Chas. L. Young, Col Chill W. Hazzard, J. M Vanderslice Esq. J. L. Schick, Treas. J. A. Kitzmiller Esq., S. Mc Swope Esq. Rev Dr. H. W. McKnight, Dr C. E. Goldsborough, Calvin Hamilton and Gen. A. E. Lee, representing the State of Ohio.

The minutes of the last annual meeting and the several meetings of the Executive Committee were read corrected and approved.

There being no record to show that the instruction of the Board relative to the removal of the 122 N.Y. and 29 Ohio monuments, had been complied with, On motion of Col. Vanderslice the Secretary was again directed to confer with the New York and Ohio monument Commissions relative thereto.

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On motion of Mr. Kitzmiller, the order for the removal of the 4th Ohio monument to the foot of East Cemetery Hill was rescinded and the 14" Indiana Monument ordered to be brought up to its proper position in line therewith.

On motion of Dr. McKnight the 8" Illinois Cav. Association was granted permission to erect its monument 60 yds. south of the Chambersburg Pike, on the line of the First Brigade, First Div. Cavalry Corps on the morning of July 1" 1863, and the Secretary directed to communicate with the New York Monument Commission with a view to the removal of the monument of the 8" Regt. N. Y. Cav. to its proper position in the same line.

On motion of Col. Hazzard the Supt. of Grounds was directed to place a suitable marker on the ground where the Penna. Reserves massed prior to their charge on the evening of July 2.

On motion of Col Vanderslice the Avenue leading from the Taneytown Road to Hancock Avenue was Pleasanton Avenue, and the Supt. of Grounds was directed to have the entrances thereto marked accordingly.

The Secretary was directed to communicate with the several battery organizations engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg, that have not already purchased guns with a view to have them do so, as additional markers of their several positions on the field.

On motion of Col. Vanderslice it was resolved to offer a reward of $100. for the detection and conviction of trespassers on the grounds of the Association.

S. Mc Swope Esq read the following resolutions relative to the death of Sec. Jno. M. Krauth:

In June 1880 1872, Jno. M. Krauth Esq was elected a

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director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Mem. Association, and from that time until his death, May 10", 1890, he was its able and efficient secretary.

That since 1880 this Association has effected it great, its trying, and its most commendable work, that of locating with historical accuracy, and almost universal acceptance all of the regimental and other memorials erected on this field, in the acceptance by the Association of all these memorials, in the purchase of ground, in the care and attention given to visitors who came here for data and information, and in all the varied activities of our Association, we have been exceptionally helped by the unselfish patriotism the modest candor, and the untiring correspondence and aid of Mr. Krauth.

In our previous sessions he was always with us, his post was always filled. His genial presence was a comfort and pleasure and his counsel and fund of useful information was always available.

To day we miss him yet in the very face of this loss we feel like rejoicing that God did not call him hence until his great aid and assistance had helped us to happily consummate the above mentioned and other very difficult tasks.

That we testify to his modesty as a man, his unselfishness as a patriot, his fidelity as our secretary, and his worth as a companionable coworker and friend.

Resolved, That a copy of these minutes be spread upon the records of the Association. That they also be published

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in the Gettysburg papers, and that a copy be sent to his bereaved family.

The Association took a recess till two P. M.

After reassembling at two oclock P.M. the Association received and heard a committee from the 12 Regt. New Jersey Vol. and one from the 111 New York Regt. relative to the location of the latter Regiment's position in the line. The Association and Committees then took carriages and drove to the Bryan Buildings on Hancock Ave. where these participants were again heard on the ground on which they fought twenty-seven years ago, when on motion of Col Bachelder it was resolved that the 12" New Jersey Regt. was entitled to the entire line designated by its right and left flank markers, and that the 111 N. Y. be permitted to place its monument at the termination of the right of the line of the 12" New Jersey.

Supt. Wilson and Secretary Hamilton were appointed a committee to negotiate with Mr. Pfeffer for purchase of the point of land between Zeigler's Grove and the Taneytown Road at the intersection of the latter with Hancock Avenue.

On motion of Gen. Barnum the Association proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. A ballot was then taken which resulted in the election of Col. C. H. Buehler for Vice President, Calvin Hamilton, Secretary, J. L. Schick, Treasurer, and N. G. Wilson, Superintendent of grounds.

Col. C. H. Buehler, Gen. Henry A. Barnum, Gen. Louis Wagner, Hon. Edward McPherson, S. Mc Swope Esq., J. A. Kitzmiller,

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Esq., J. L. Schick, Rev. Dr H. W. McKnight, Dr C. E. Goldsborough, and Calvin Hamilton were chosen an Executive Committee.

The Association then adjourned.

October 3rd 1890.

Executive Committee met at its office at 7.30 P.M. Present, V. P. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Swope, Kitzmiller, Goldsborough, Sec. Hamilton and Supt. of Grounds, Wilson.

On motion J. A. Kitzmiller, it was resolved to accept the proposition of Jno. L. Sherfey to take $550 for all claims against the Association including the court costs in suit with said Jno. L. Sherfey.

On motion of S. Mc Swope, Esq, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to borrow $2000.00.

March 26" 1891.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association. Present, V. P. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Swope, Kitzmiller, McPherson, Goldsborough and Hamilton.

On motion of S. Mc Swope Esq. Hon David Wills and Vice President Buehler were appointed to confer with the Penna. Monument Commission relative to the suit with the 72 Regt. Pa V., and to secure, if possible, their cooperation in an appeal to the Supreme Court.

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May 18th 1891.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 7.30 P.M. Present V. P. Buehler Col. Jno. B. Bachelder, Messrs Kitzmiller, Swope, McPherson, Schick, McKnight and Hamilton.

Col Bachelder called the attention of the Committee to the action of the Association at a former meeting relative to the removal of the 2nd New Hampshire Monument to the second line of battle, and urged its removal without further delay.

On motion of Mr. Swope the Secretary was directed to communicate with Gen Wagner with a view to securing his services in an effort to obtain the consent of the survivors of the 68" Regt. P. V. to abandon the location of their marker in the Peach Orchard, and to use said marker to indicate their position on July 3", 1863.

Also in an effort to secure free transportation of guns donated to the Association by the United States Government.

Col. Bachelder submitted a plan for the "High Water Mark" Tablet at the Copse of Trees, which, on motion of Dr. McKnight, was approved.

June 2nd 1891

This being the day fixed by Act of Assembly, incorporating the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, for the annual meeting of the members thereof for the purpose of electing twenty-two directors, the legal notice of said election having been given by advertisement in the Gettysburg Star & Sentinel, and Compiler, the Phila. Press, Harrisburg Patriot and Pittsburg Gazette,

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at least two weeks before the first Monday in June. They met in the office of the Association and organized by electing C. H. Buehler President and Calvin Hamilton, Secretary.

H. C. Picking and A. C. Bushman were appointed tellers of the election, and the members present proceeded to ballot for twenty-two Directors to serve for the ensuing year.

The Tellers reported and duly certified that the following named gentlemen were declared duly elected, each having received thirty-eight votes, the entire number cast

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Gen. Louis Wagner Col Geo. G. Briggs

Jno. M. Vanderslice Gen. H. W. Slocum

Col. Chill W. Hazzard Col. Jno. B. Bachelder

Gen. Henry A. Barnum J. Lawrence Schick

Gen Frank D. Sloat Col. C. H. Buehler

Gen. Chas. L. Young Jacob A. Kitzmiller

John C. Linehan Calvin Hamilton

Gen Lucius Fairchild H. W. McKnight D. D.

Col W. G. Veazey Dr. C. E. Goldsborough

S. Mc Swope

Hon. Edward McPherson

Gen. Daniel E. Sickles

June 7" 1891.

The Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 8 P.M. present V. P. Buehler Messrs Schick, Swope, Kitzmiller, McPherson Goldsborough and Sec. Hamilton.

On motion of Mr. McPherson V.P. Buehler was authorized to issue orders on vouchers properly executed for work done on High Water Mark Tablet in course of erection at the Copse

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of Trees.

On motion of J. A. Kitzmiller it was resolved to hold the next Annual meeting of the Board of Directors on August 25", proximo.

June 22" 1891

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 8 oclock P. M. Present V. P. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Messrs McKnight, McPherson, Schick, Swope and Sec. Hamilton.

S. Mc Swope Esq. presented the following bill of costs and Attorney's fees in the suit with the 72 Regt. P. V.:

Bill of Costs $1033.78

Attorney's fees 500.00

On motion of Gen Wagner these costs and fees were ordered to be paid.

On motion of Gen Wagner the Supt. of Grounds was directed to open a driveway along the line of monuments of McCandless' Brigade of Penn. Reserves.

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Gettysburg, Pa.

August 25" 1891.

The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Mem. Association met at the office of the Association at 10 oclock A.M. Present Col. C. H. Buehler, V. P. Generals Henry A. Barnum New York, Chas L. Young, Xenia O. Frank D. Sloat, New Haven Conn., Colonels Geo. G. Briggs Grand Rapids Mich., Chill W. Hazzard Mon. City, Pa. John B. Bachelder Hyde Park, Mass., Jno L. Vanderslice Esq., Phila. J. L. Schick, Treas. Rev. H. W. McKnight, D. D. Hon Edward McPherson J. A. Kitzmiller Esq. S. Mc. Swope Esq. Dr. C. E. Goldsborough and Calvin Hamilton Sec. Gettysburg, and Gen. E. H. Rhodes representing the Governor of Rhode Island.

The minutes of the last annual meeting of the Board, and several meetings of the Executive Committee were read corrected and approved.

On motion of J. M. Vanderslice Esq. a committee consisting of Gen Barnum, Col Briggs & Gen. Young was appointed to confer with the Governor and Legislative Authorities of Indiana with a view to get an appropriation from that state to compensate the Association for the purchase of the ground on which the seven Indiana Monuments stand, and for the construction of drives and the maintenance of the field.

A communication was read from the New York Commission on Gettysburg monuments protesting against the proposed removal of the 122 N. Y. Monument to the Second line of battle. The communication was

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ordered to be filed for future consideration.

V. P. Buehler read the report of the Ex. Committee in the 72 Pa. Case which on motion was unanimously approved and ordered to be published. The recommendations in the closing paragraph touching the mislocation of the 72 Pa. Monument were referred to a special committee consisting of V. P. Buehler, Col. Jno B. Bachelder, Hon Edward McPherson Col Geo. G. Briggs and Gen Henry A. Barnum with instructions to report at a subsequent meeting.

(glued to pages below and following was the report:)

Report of Executive Committee

72nd Penn'a Regiment Case,

August 25th 1891.

To the Directors of the Gettysburg Battle-field Memorial Association:

GENTLEMEN: The principal incident of the year, since the last annual meeting of the Board, was the close of the controversy which related to the location of the monument of the 72d Pennsylvania Regiment. In view of the great importance of the questions involved, and the expenditures caused by the litigation, the Executive Committee feel it a duty to make a special statement on the subject.

The first monument of the 72d was erected by funds raised by private subscription, and was located, by choice of the Regiment, immediately on the line of Hancock Avenue. This spot is a little in advance of the position of the left of the Regiment, as then claimed by the survivors. This slightly advanced position was because of the peculiar conformation of the ground, and the advantage of a substantial rock foundation. The dedicatory ceremonies took place about ten years ago. There were present on the occasion Gen. Alex. S. Webb, their Brigade Commander, Col. C. H. Banes, the Adjutant General, and all the then surviving officers, who, by their participation in the ceremonies, gave their endorsement to the site then selected.

The second monument, which was erected under State authority, has been placed 166 feet in advance of the other, about 20 feet from the Stone Wall, which during the third day's fight was covered by Cushing's Battery. Either one location or the other is incorrect. The Regiment absurdly insists that both are correct.

The subject first came before the Association at its annual meeting, July 3, 1888, when the Regiment asked authority to place its monument on the first line of battle, where it now is. The Association having heard a statement of the case, directed that the monument be placed on the line of battle occupied by it on the east side of the Avenue, in compliance with the rules of the Association, and that it be authorized to place a marker at the advanced position attained by it, with a proper inscription, subject to the approval of the Committee on location and legends.

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This was not satisfactory to the Regiment, who had previously sought the authority of the State Monument Commission. That Commission, when it met the Committee of survivors on the field, located the monument as indicated by the Association, and a stake was driven to mark the location; but at a subsequent meeting, at Harrisburg, it passed another resolution, the precise terms of which are unknown, as either the record of this action was never made, or it was mislaid or lost. It appears, however, to have been to the effect that the monument might be located twenty feet behind the front line, if such position should prove to be consistent with the rules of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association. No notice of this action was given to the Association or any of its officers or members.

In December, of 1888, representatives of the 72d Regiment came upon the battle-field, and, under this authority, began to erect a foundation on the last mentioned spot. As no one connected with the Association, then knew of this last action of the Commission, the act of the representatives of the 72d was regarded as a trespass, and they were arrested and enjoined from proceeding further.

Thereupon, on the 7th of January, 1889, the Committee of the 72d filed a bill in the Adams County Court, praying that they be permitted to erect their monument on the spot last indicated by the Commission. The Association demurred to this bill. The Court sustained the demurrer, and dismissed the bill. On appeal to the Supreme Court this judgment was reversed, the bill was reinstated, and further proceedings ordered in accordance with the rules in equity proceedings.

In this opinion, the Supreme Court construed the appropriating act of 1887, making, as we believe, by inadvertence, a very serious error. The act defined the jurisdiction and duties of the Commission over locations. The words used are: "To mark the position of each of the Commands of Pennsylvania Volunteers engaged in the battle of Gettysburg." This act was drawn by a member of our Association, who, in this important clause, used phraseology in precise harmony with the rules theretofore applied by the Association to all other States which had located monuments, and which, if properly interpreted, would have secured absolute uniformity of marking for all the States. The words used are precise, and have a technical meaning. The duty of the Commission was to locate the monuments so as to mark "the position" of each Pennsylvania Command engaged in the battle. The Regiment cannot be regarded as having any "position" other than that held by it as part of its Brigade organization, except when on detached duty for which the rules of the Association otherwise provide. No other spot accidentally occupied by it during the progress of a battle can be regarded as its "position," which would necessarily locate it at the side of its comrades with whom it was arrayed in line of battle. This is so manifestly true and wise that the inadvertence of the Supreme Court in overlooking it is extraordinary, and can hardly be explained except on the theory that not one of its members had had army service or had ever seen the field, or realized the importance of this principle to its honest and accurate marking. More remarkable still, the Supreme Court overlooked entirely this exact phraseology when it came to construe the law, and actually imported into the Act vital words which are not in it. The Court says that the "people of this Commonwealth intended by this Act to appropriate money to designate and by suitable monuments mark spots of 'special interest,' conspicuously occupied by their Regiments while engaged in battle." But, as a matter of fact, the Legislature did not so say. The language used by the Supreme

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Court is not in the Act of 1887, nor is any language akin to it. On the other hand, the language used in the Act is wholly inconsistent with the thought expressed by the Court. The monuments were to be so placed as to mark "the position" of each Pennsylvania Command engaged in the battle of Gettysburg. It was not to mark any and every spot on which each Command may have been engaged in the battle, but to mark "the position" of each Command which participated in the battle of Gettysburg. This was the clear intention of the Act; and not otherwise could an accurate, scientific, impartial, or honest marking of the field be executed. In point of fact, the words, "spots of special interest," used by the Court as a part of the Act of 1887, are to be found only in the charter of the Association, passed twenty-seven years ago, or in 1864. The Supreme Court ruled the Association out of the case, as without power over the location of these monuments. But it ruled into the case from the Association's charter of 1864 pregnant words which exclusively refer to its duties and applied them as though they were a part of the Act of 1887, to the material enlargement of the Commission's powers over the location of these monuments. This extraordinary act is incapable of rational explanation. It must have been due to confusion or to accident. If intentional, it was judicial jugglery. But whether accidentally or otherwise, the violence thereby done to the truthfulness of the field was the same; for this decision, thus erroneously based, became the cover behind which the other mischiefs were executed.

The case, having been thus returned to the Adams County Court, followed the usual order of equity proceedings. An Examiner and Master was appointed to take testimony. He reported in December, 1890. His findings were all against the Association.

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1st. It was found that the Commission had definitely located the monument where it now is, because the condition annexed, (viz: consistency with the rule of the Association applied to all other monuments) was an illegal condition, as, under the Act of 1887 the Association had nothing to do with the location of monuments. The second location, as made by the Commission, was, therefore, held to be final and unconditional.

2d. It was found that "official notice" of this selection and location had been given to the Association, when made. No falser finding was ever made since Courts began. This finding was essential to the case of the 72d, as, in equity, a failure to notify would, if found, have been a defect fatal to their case. As examination of the record will show that the finding of the Master was not in proof, but that it was a bold and baseless inference.

3d It was found that the spot designated for the monument was "that position in which the 72d Regiment did a part of their best fighting." Here is an attempt to reconcile the fact with the law; but, as we have seen, no such meaning can be attached to the word "position," as a temporary or accidental occupancy of a special spot during the progress of a battle. Such a spot is appropriately indicated by a marker, as something not to be forgotten; but it is wholly misleading when marked as a Brigade position, according to which the troops were organized.

These findings of the Master were resisted by the counsel of the Association before the Adams County Court, which, however, wholly and in every part, sustained the Master. This, in view of the manifest unfairness and weakness of the Master's findings, was a surprise to many. It was perhaps unfortunate for our Association that the Master, in the case, would have been the son of the Presiding Judge. The opinion of the Court seems to give evidence of the resentment felt at the sharp criticism of counsel on

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the Master because of his unfair and illogical findings.

The Association took an appeal to the Supreme Court, without much hope of reversal, by reason of the rule of that Court not to review the findings of a Master and a lower Court when in harmony, except under extraordinary circumstances. The Court heard the case in June last, at the close of the legal year when they were wearied and the heat was great. The case was argued on Monday and decided on Wednesday. As the printed record covered 450 pages it is manifest that the Court declined to break its rule, though the gravest interest of other States, and the highest honor of our own were directly involved. The appeal was summarily dismissed, the decree of the lower Court was affirmed and the case definitely closed.

Within a few weeks the Regiment dedicated its monument with peculiar ceremonies: a leading feature of which was an assault upon the Association for its effort to apply to that Regiment the rule which had been applied to every other Regiment from Pennsylvania and every other State. In these exercises the Master gave the sanction of his participation, and the Presiding Judge honored the occasion with his presence-a circumstance we record with regret, as it disturbs the serenity with which we might otherwise acquiesce in the judgment reached.

This mislocation of the 72d monument is the only break in the harmony of the entire field. It is the only act done for which we feel that an apology is required to be made to any one. In so locating it, law was misunderstood and misinterpreted; facts were misunderstood, and inferences were unjustifiably drawn. The Association sought by every means in its power to save our Commonwealth from an error which puts it in a false position before the entire Army of the Potomac and therefore before the whole country. It failed, and those who are responsible for the wrong must bear the odium which will unquestionably attach to the act of discriminating between soldier comrades, to the advantage of one regiment and to the disadvantage of every other.

This paper would be incomplete without a reference to the State Monument Commission who united with the Association in the proceedings before the Courts, and against whom as well as ourselves the decree of the Court was directed. They have stated to us, in their interview at our morning session, that in finally conceding the location made they yielded to the superior power of the Court, but that they are of opinion that the location is unhistorical, incongruous and improper. It thus appears that this location was made without the actual concurrence of either the Commission or of the Association, and was effected as the result of the series of errors herein recited. The question therefore arises whether the Association ought not, in suitable form, to place upon the face of the field itself a proper marker to indicate that they have no responsibility for the location of the monument as now placed. Action to that effect is recommended.

CALVIN HAMILTON, Sec

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At the meeting of the Board of Directors this report was accepted, unanimously approved, and ordered published, and the recommendation for action touching the misplacing of the Seventy-second Pennsylvania monument was referred to a special committee consisting of Col. C. H. Buehler of Penna., Gen. Henry A. Barnum of N. Y., Gen. Charles L. Young of Ohio, Col. George G. Briggs of Michigan, and Col. J. B. Bachelder of Mass., with instructions to report at a future meeting.

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The Penna. Monument Commission appeared before the Board and made a statement in reply to criticisms on their official action published in the Star & Sentinel. Mr. McPherson ably defended the position taken by his paper in the matter.

The Association took a recess till two oclock P.M.

At 2 oclock P.M. the Board took carriages and made a tour of inspection of the Field.

The Board met again at 7.30 P.M. for the further transaction of business.

Gen. Gobin and W. C. Sheely Esq. representing the Gettysburg Electric Rail Way Company appeared before the Board and asked the right of way over the Association's grounds and along the several Avenues marking the lines of battle. On motion of S. Mc. Swope Esq the request was not granted and the secretary was directed to so notify said Company.

On motion of Gen Barnum the Board proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year with the following result.

Vice Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler

Secretary Calvin Hamilton

Treasurer J. L. Schick

Supt. of Grounds N. G. Wilson

Executive Committee Col. C. H. Buehler Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen Henry A. Barnum Col. Jno B. Bachelder and Messrs. Schick,

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McPherson, Swope, Kitzmiller, McKnight, Goldsborough and Hamilton.

On motion an appropriation of $100 was made for clerical work, to be disbursed under the direction of the Vice President.

The Supt. of Grounds was directed to construct a traverse at the right of the position occupied by Green's Brigade.

On motion of Col Vanderslice the Supt of Grounds was authorized if deemed practical to construct a drive from the right of the position occupied by Lockwood's Brigade to McAllister's Mill and to reconstruct the line of breastworks of McGilvray's Artillery Brigade.

On motion of Mr. McPherson the Vice Pres. was authorized to appoint a Com. of seven to devise a plan of raising means for the future maintenance of the Field, the committee to report at a future meeting of the Board.

In accordance with the above resolution the Vice Pres. appointed the following Committee:

Generals Sickles, Barnum, Wagner, Colonels Veazey, Briggs, Bachelder, and Mr. McPherson.

On motion Col. Bachelder was authorized to communicate with the Quartermaster General of the Army and urge the importance of opening a gateway to connect the National Cemetery with the

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Taneytown Road at a point as nearly opposite the entrance to Hancock Avenue as practicable.

January 5th 1892

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 7 oclock P.M. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs McKnight, McPherson, Swope, Schick, Kitzmiller, Goldsborough and Hamilton.

Vice President Buehler submitted the following protest against licensing John M. Beck to sell intoxicating liquors at Round Top Park, which on motion was adopted and the Secretary directed to have the same presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions.

To the Honorable Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Adams County

The Executive Committee of the Gettysburg Battlefield Association, composed of the following persons; Gen Henry A. Barnum, Gen Louis Wagner, Col. C. H. Buehler, S. Mc Swope Esq. J. A. Kitzmiller Esq Rev. H. W. McKnight Esq. J. L. Schick Dr. C. E. Goldsborough and Calvin Hamilton, Respectfully represent that at a meeting of said committee held at the office of the Association in Gettysburg on the 5th day of January 1892, it was resolved to file in court and present to your Honor the following remonstrance against the granting of a license to John M.

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Beck to sell intoxicating liquors at the Rosensteel Property at Round Top Park in Cumberland Township.

First - Because the place asked to be licensed is not necessary for the accommodation of the public.

Second - The influence cannot but be harmful and dangerous, being in immediate proximity to numerous and costly memorials erected on the Field, the care and protection of which are the highest part of the duty of the Association.

Third - They are convinced that for these and other cogent reasons it would be unsafe to grant this privilege in the neighborhood mentioned.

Attest Calvin Hamilton C. H. Buehler

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June 6th 1892. This being the day fixed for the annual meeting of the members of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association for the purpose of electing twenty-two (22) Directors, and the legal notice having been given by advertisement in the Gettysburg Star & Sentinel, the Harrisburg Patriot, the Pittsburg Dispatch and the Phila. Press, at least two weeks before the First Monday in June, they met at the office of the association in Gettysburg and organized by electing Col. C. H. Buehler President and Calvin Hamilton Secretary.

The Treasurer submitted his report for past year showing including a balance at last statement of $6377.09 and disbursements amounting 4852.24, showing a balance in his hands of $1524.85.

H. C. Picking and C. H. Buehler were appointed tellers of the election and the members proceeded to ballot for twenty-two directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association for the ensuing year.

The tellers reported that the following Gentlemen received a majority of the vote cast and they were declared duly elected: Maj. Gen. S. W. Crawford, Gen Louis Wagner, J. M. Vanderslice Esq. Col. Chas. L. Young, Gen. Lucius Fairchild, John C. Linehan Esq. Col. W. G. Veazey, Col. Geo. G. Briggs, Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, Maj. Gen Joseph B. Carr Col. Jno. B. Bachelder, J. Lawrence Schick, Col. C. H. Buehler, J. A. Kitzmiller Esq., Calvin Hamilton, Rev H. W. McKnight, Dr. C. E. Goldsborough S. Mc Swope Esq. Hon. Edward McPherson.

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On motion of S. Mc. Swope Esq $300 was appropriated to compensate Treasurer Schick for extra services in the past.

September 16", 1892

The Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Mem. Association met in annual session at the office of the Association in Gettysburg at 10:30 A.M. Present V. Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler, Gettysburg, Gen. J. B. Carr, Troy, N.Y., Gen. Frank D. Sloat, New Haven Conn., Gen. Chas L. Young, Xenia, Ohio, Col. Geo. G. Briggs, Grand Rapids, Mich., Col. Jno. B. Bachelder, Hyde Park, Mass., J. C. Linehan, Pennacook, N. H., J. M. Vanderslice, Phila. Pa. J. L. Schick, Treas. S. Mc. Swope, Rev Dr. H. W. McKnight, Dr. C. E. Goldsborough, J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq. and Calvin Hamilton, Secretary, Gettysburg, Pa.

The minutes of the last annual meeting were read, and after some corrections were adopted.

In view of the fact that Indiana has not appropriated any money for the purchase of the ground on which her monuments stand, or for the development and maintenance of the field. Col. Geo. G. Briggs, and Gen Chas L. Young were appointed a committee to confer with the Legislative and Executive authorities of that state with a view to the securing of an appropriation for the purposes indicated.

On motion Gen. J. B. Carr was placed on the Committee

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on Future Maintenance and Disposition of the Field in place of Gen. Henry A. Barnum deceased.

On motion of Mr. Linehan the Supt. of Grounds was authorized to secure, if possible a suitable site for the proposed Museum, and the Executive Committee directed to provide the necessary means.

The Secretary was directed to communicate with Gen. Wagner, with a view to have him secure, if possible, free transportation of the guns donated to the Association by the General Government.

On motion of Gen. Sloat it was resolved that this Association recommend Col. J. B. Bachelder for membership on the proposed Commission for marking and preserving the lines of Battle at Gettysburg, and that the Secretary be directed to communicate this action of the Board to the Honorable Secretary of War.

On motion the Executive Committee was authorized to procure, if possible, land for a twenty foot drive on the east and south sides of Sherfy's Peach Orchard. Mr. Swope read the following resolutions on the death of Gen. Henry A. Barnum which after remarks on his life and character by Generals Carr and Young were adopted by a rising vote:

Whereas since the last Annual Meeting of our Association,

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death has removed from any further deliberations with us, that brave and gallant Soldier, that true and good Citizen and that courteous and chivalric Gentleman, Major-General Henry A. Barnum, therefore be it,

Resolved-That since his membership in this Association, June 1st 1880 1885, General Barnum has always been one of our most willing, earnest and effective workers.

That although at a sacrifice to himself, when others less interested than he would remain away, he was almost always present and at all our regular and special meetings his chair was rarely vacant.

That his soldierly service, sacrifice and suffering for his Country, which never ended until his death, seemed to excite in him a special interest for the work of the Association, and we hereby most cheerfully acknowledge the great assistance and aid rendered by him, in the work we have so nearly completed.

That his Military knowledge and marked sympathy for the purpose intended by the creation of our Association, made him not only a useful and valued member, but that his pleasant, genial and courteous manner, made him a most companionable co-worker and an affectionate and loved friend.

In appreciation of his work and in testimony of our loss of so valued a member and friend, be it also,

Resolved--That a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Association, that they also be published in the Gettysburg papers. New York papers, The Washington National Tribune and a copy of the same be sent to his afflicted family.

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officers for the ensuing year. A ballot being taken resulted as follows:

Vice Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler,

Secretary Calvin Hamilton,

Treasurer J. L. Schick,

Supt. of Grounds N. G. Wilson,

Executive Committee, Col. C. H. Buehler, Gen Louis Wagner, Gen J. B. Carr, J. L. Schick, J. A. Kitzmiller, Calvin Hamilton, Edward McPherson, Rev. H. W. McKnight, S. Mc Swope Dr. C. E. Goldsborough, and Col. J. B. Bachelder.

Resolutions complaining against Col Bachelder were received through his Excellency Gov. Pattison, from Greble Post No. 10 G.A.R., War L. Curry Post No. 18, and Encampment No. 73, Union Veteran Legion, all of Philadelphia Pa.

Dr. McKnight submitted the following resolution relative thereto, which, on motion, was unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That the resolutions transmitted to us by his Excellency, Governor Pattison, criticizing Col. Bachelder's action regarding the location of the 72 Pa. Regiment's Monument be referred to him (Col Bachelder) for answer as to facts regarding the location of said monument on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, and that the Secretary be instructed to acknowledge the receipt of the communication of Gov. Pattison and assure him that by its past action the Association has fully endorsed the claim of Col. Bachelder relating to the true location of said monument.

The Board took a recess till two P.M. and then made a tour of inspection of the field in carriages.

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Col. Buehler, and after being most handsomely entertained at dinner, spent several hours socially and in conference on matters pertaining to the work of the Board.

Adjourned.

Jan. 31st 1893. Executive Committee met at the office of Hon. Edward McPherson. Present, Vice Pres. Buehler, and Messrs McPherson, Swope, Kitzmiller, Goldsborough and Hamilton.

Vice Pres. Buehler read several communications from the War Department relative to procuring sites for monuments to the U.S. Regulars on this field.

On motion the Association resolved to transfer land to the General Government for sites for monuments to the Regulars and the right of way thereto at the rate of $100-- per plot, the Government to pay all attendant expenses.

On motion V. P. Buehler was authorized to execute contracts and deeds in accordance with the above action.

On motion Gen. D. Mc Gregg was unanimously elected a Director of the Association for the remainder of the current year to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Gen S. Wiley Crawford.

Adjourned.

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May 19", 1893. Executive Committee met at the office of Hon. Edward McPherson at 7.30 P.M. Present Vice Pres. Buehler and Messrs Schick, Swope, Kitzmiller, McPherson and Hamilton.

Hon Edward McPherson was, on motion, authorized to negotiate with the heirs of Gen Crawford for the purchase of the tract of land known as Crawford's Park.

The following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That the Association respectfully and earnestly petition the Legislature of Pennsylvania, that, in case they pass the bill granting the right of Eminent Domain to Electric railways, they exempt the Battlefield of Gettysburg from its operations.

Hon. Edward McPherson submitted the following resolutions which on motion were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That we desire to express and put on record our sense of the injury done the Battlefield by the construction over, along and through its lines of the Electric railway, and to protest against it as an undoing in a few days of much of our work of many years, as a needless desecration of an historic spot, as an insult to the whole people of the Nation and as a wilful defiance of the announced policy of the Government of the United States toward this field.

Resolved, That we urgently request the Secretary of War to intervene, with his great power, so as to preserve the Battle-field to posterity in substantially the same condition in

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which it was when it bore witness to the matchless gallantry of both the armies who here struggled for supremacy on this Continent.

Resolved, That the Secretary of this Association transmit to the Secretary of War a certified copy of these resolutions.

Adjourned.

June 16". 1893. The Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 8 oclock P.M.

Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs. Schick Swope, Kitzmiller, McPherson, McKnight and Hamilton.

On motion of Mr. McPherson the time for holding the Annual meeting of the Board was fixed at 9 oclock A.M. July 4", 1893. Adjourned.

June 5", 1893. This being the day fixed by act of Assembly for the Annual election of Directors by the Stock holders of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, the legal notice having been given in the Gettysburg Star & Sentinel, the Harrisburg Patriot, the Philadelphia Press and the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette, They met at the office of the Association in Gettysburg and organized by the election of Dr. C. E. Goldsborough Chairman and Calvin Hamilton Secretary.

Vice President Buehler submitted the report of

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the Executive Committee for the past year, which, on motion was adopted and ordered to be filed.

The Treasurer submitted his report for the past year showing receipts, including balance at last settlement, amounting

to $1524.85, and Disbursements amounting

to 1519.71, leaving

Balance on hand $ 5.14

John R. Scott and H. C. Picking were appointed tellers of Election, and the Stockholders proceeded to elect Twenty-two Directors for the ensuing year. The following gentlemen were unanimously elected:

Gen Joseph B. Carr, Col. Chill W. Hazzard

" James L. Young, Jno. C. Linehan, Esq.

" Lucius Fairchild, Col. W. G. Veazey

Col. Geo. G. Briggs, Gen. H. W. Slocum

Adjourned.

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August 11th 1893

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 8 P.M. Present V. P. Buehler, Messrs Schick, Swope, McPherson, Kitzmiller, McKnight and Hamilton.

The following minute of proceeding was ratified and adopted, and ordered to be entered on the minutes of the Secretary.

"May 19", 1892 upon request for deeds and acceptance of the propositions recently made to the United States for sale of Monuments Sites, and avenues, or approaches thereto on the Battlefield of Gettysburg in pursuance of resolution of January 30th, 1893, authority is hereby granted to C. H. Buehler, Vice President and acting President of this Association to execute conveyances to the United States under propositions so made as well as of any lands owned by said Association that may be needed for sites for monuments to the United States Regulars and for avenues and approaches thereto.

Adjourned.

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December 15", 1893.

Executive Committee met at 7 P.M. Present, V. P. Buehler and Messrs Swope, Schick, McPherson, Bachelder, McKnight, Hamilton and Supt. Wilson.

On motion Messrs Hamilton and McKnight were appointed a committee to negotiate with the Executors of the Bushman estate for the purchase of the two plots of ground on which the 18" Pa. Cavalry monument and that of the 5" N. Y. Cav. are respectively situated.

On motion an order for $175.00 was ordered to be drawn in favor of Mr. McPherson for an avenue 50 feet wide, along the line of Coster's brigade.

On motion Col. Jno B Bachelder was authorized to receive the condemned cannon turned over to the Memorial Association by the Secretary of War, under Act of Congress, approved Mar. 3", 1873; and not now actually in possession of the Association; and that he be instructed to deliver them to the United States Battlefield Commission for the purpose of marking the Battlefield of Gettysburg, the cost of transportation to be paid by the U. S. Battlefield Commission.

Col. Bachelder moved that the Chair appoint a committee of three of whom the Vice President shall be one to unite with the United States Gettysburg Battlefield Commission in a conference with Mr. Hoffer, President of the Electric Railway Company, regarding a change of route of that road; and also an ex-

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change of lands owned by the Battlefield Memorial Association and by the Railway Company; said committee of three to report at a future meeting of this Executive Committee.

The Chair appointed the following committee in compliance with the above resolution. Messrs Buehler, McPherson and Swope.

Adjourned

July 4", 1893.

Board met in annual session at 9 oclock A.M. Present, Vice Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler, Generals Daniel E. Sickles, H. W. Slocum, Louis Wagner and Chas. L. Young, Colonels Chill W. Hazzard and Jno. B. Bachelder, Hon Edward McPherson, J. L. Schick, Treasurer, Dr. C. E. Goldsborough, Rev. Dr. H. W. McKnight, S. Mc. Swope, Esq. J. A. Kitzmiller, Esq. and Calvin Hamilton, Sec.; also by invitation the U. S. Battlefield Commission, consisting of Col. Jno. P. Nicholson of Phila., Col. Jno. B. Bachelder of Mass. and Gen. Forney of Alabama.

The minutes of the last annual meeting and the intervening meetings of the Ex. Committee were read and approved.

On motion the Vice President was authorized

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to employ legal counsel as to the right of this Association to protect its property against interference by the Electric Railway, and that such expenses, as may be incurred in connection therewith be paid by the Treasurer, on an order from the Vice President.

Gen. Sickles tendered his resignation as a member of the Com. on the Maintenance and Future Disposition of the Field, assigning as his reason therefor that he could be of more service in the line of the Committee's work, as a member of Congress if not embarrassed by membership on said Committee.

On motion of Gen. Slocum the resignation of Gen. Sickles was accepted and Mr. McPherson appointed to the vacant Chairmanship of the Committee.

On motion of Mr. McPherson the Vice President was authorized to fill the existing vacancies on the Com. Maintenance and Future Disposition of the Field.

Gen. Wagner submitted the following resolution which was fully discussed, and on motion adopted:

Resolved, That the Gettysburg Battlefield Mem. Association does hereby condemn the land covered by avenues to be opened from. (Description to be prepared by Ex. Committee) and that the Officers of the Association be and are hereby authorized and directed to purchase the land from the owners thereof, and if such purchase cannot be made, to file the necessary petition for a jury

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to assess the damages for the land. so taken, and to execute the required bond for the payment of such damages.

Mr. McPherson read a petition to the Attorney General of the State of Penna. praying him to institute Quo Warranto proceedings to inquire into the legality of the operation of the Electric railway in course of construction on this Battlefield.

The petition was on motion approved and the officers of the Association directed to sign the said petition.

On motion the Board proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. A ballot being had the following were declared elected:

Vice Pres. Col. C. H. Buehler,

Secretary, Calvin Hamilton,

Treasurer J. L. Schick

Supt. of Grounds, N. G. Wilson.

Executive Committee, Col. C. H. Buehler, Gen. Louis Wagner, Gen. J. B. Carr, Col Jno. B. Bachelder, and Messrs McPherson, Kitzmiller, Swope, Schick, McKnight Goldsborough, Vanderslice and Hamilton.

On motion the Secretary was directed to make a requisition on the Chief of Ordinance, U. S. Army, for 880 shells for 12 pdr. guns and 270 cylindrical shells for 3 inch rifles, under an act of Congress, dated Mar. 3, 1873, with request that they be turned over to the Depot Qr. Mr. Washington, D. C. for use in marking the positions of military organizations of the Regular Army on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

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The Supt. of Grounds being absent his report was not presented. Mr. Swope moved that the report, when presented be referred to the Executive Committee for appropriate action.

Col. Bachelder read a preliminary report pertaining to the construction of the High Water Mark Tablet, which, on motion was directed to be placed on file, and the recommendations touching the Penna Appropriation be referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.

On motion it was decided to take a recess to 11:30 A.M. and then make a tour of inspection of the field.

At 1:30 P.M. the members of the Board assembled at the Eagle Hotel where they took carriages for a tour of the field.

On motion the Supt. of Grounds was instructed to construct a driveway around the First Minnesota Monument, and to protect the sodded plot which surrounds it with stone corner posts.

Col. Bachelder moved that a tablet be placed near the position of the 16" Mich. Regt. on Little Round Top to indicate that the stone breastworks there were erected after the fighting had ended on that part of the Field. Adopted.

Board adjourned.

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February 1st, 1894.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 3.30 P.M. Present Vice Pres. Buehler, Col Jno. B. Bachelder, Messrs McPherson, Swope, Kitzmiller, Hamilton and Supt. Wilson.

Sec. Hamilton reported that the two plots of ground on the Bushman farm on which is erected the 18th Pa. Cav. Monument and the 5th N. Y. Mon. could be purchased for $37.50 each.

On motion of Mr. McPherson the Secretary was directed to communicate with the New York Commission, and notify them that demand has been made on the Association for payment of the site on which the 5th N. Y. Cav. Monument stands, stating the facts in the case. Also that payment be made for the plot on which the 18th Pa. Cav. monument stands on the receipt of the deed for the same.

On motion the bill of O. D. McMillan for surveying was approved, and the order for the payment of the same held for the further action of the Board owing to the scarcity of funds in the Treasury.

Col. Bachelder reported the completion of the High Water Mark Tablet, which he formally turned over to the Association. On motion of Mr. Swope the report was received and the thanks of the Association tendered Col Bachelder for the magnificent result of his skill and untiring industry and that the report be spread upon the minutes of the Association.

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April 4", 1894.

Executive Committee met at 7.30 P.M. Present Messrs Buehler, V. P. Swope, Schick and McPherson.

In the absence of the Secretary Mr. McPherson was appointed Temporary Sec.

On motion the counsel of the Association, Mr. Swope was directed to prepare a bill in Equity asking for an injunction restraining the Gettysburg Electric Railway Company from occupying the track of the Round Top Extension of the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railway Company, and from crossing Hancock Avenue, as they plainly contemplate and intend doing.

The motion was unanimously agreed to and the officers of the Association authorized to sign and execute the necessary papers.

(Signed) E. McPherson

Gettysburg, Pa., June 4, 1894

At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, held at the office of the said Association at Gettysburg Pa. on June 4th 1894 between the hours of 1 and 4 P.M. for the purpose of electing Twenty two Directors to serve one year, on counting the ballots it appeared that

Gen. D. M Gregg had 40 votes

Gen. Louis Wagner had 40 votes

J. M. Vanderslice had 40 votes

Col. Chill W. Hazzard had 40 votes

Gen Frank D. Sloat had 40 votes

Gen Jos B. Carr had 40 votes

Gen Chas L. Young had 40 votes

Jno. C. Linehan Esq. had 40 votes

Gen Lucius Fairchild had 40 votes

Col. Wheelock G. Veazey had 40 votes

Gen Geo. G. Briggs had 40 votes

Gen Alex. S. Webb. had 40 votes

Gen Daniel E. Sickles had 40 votes

Col. Jno B Bachelder had 5 votes

J. Lawrence Schick had 40 votes

Col. C. H. Buehler had 40 votes

Jacob A. Kitzmiller Esq had 40 votes

Calvin Hamilton had 40 votes

Rev H. W. Mc Knight D.D. had 40 votes

Dr C. E. Goldsborough had 40 votes

S. Mc. Swope Esq had 40 votes

Hon. Edw. McPherson had 40 votes

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 4th day of June 1894.

July 31", 1894.

Executive Committee met at 7.30 P.M. Present Messrs Bachelder, McPherson, Schick, Swope, Goldsborough & Hamilton, U. S. District Attorney Ingraham and the U. S. Battlefield Commission met with the Committee.

In the absence of Vice Pres. Buehler, Mr McPherson was appointed Temporary Chairman.

Mr. Swope offered the following resolution.

For the purpose of assisting in removing the line of the Gettysburg Electric Rail Road from historic points of the Battle-field which the Government desires to preserve and mark

Resolved, That the Gettysburg Battlefield Mem.

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Association, with a view to facilitating the completion of the circuit of the Gettysburg Electric Railway in the event of its present route being disturbed or interfered with by the United States by its appropriating any portion of the same for this purpose, grant to said railroad over the land of said Association the right of way to construct line of said road along what is known as the Wheatfield Road. Adopted.

August 21st, 1894. The Executive Com. met at 7.30 P.M. Present Messrs Buehler, Bachelder, McPherson, McKnight, Kitzmiller and Hamilton.

On motion it was resolved to hold Annual meeting of the Board Wed. Oct. 3rd, 1894, at 2 P.M.

Col. Bachelder, representing the U. S. Battlefield Com. submitted a proposition to Telford Hancock & Sedgwick Ave. from the Taneytown Road to the foot of Little Round Top if the same be transferred to the United States.

On motion Messrs McPherson & Kitzmiller were appointed to inquire into the feasibility of transferring property belonging to the Association to the U. S. and report at the annual meeting.

Col. Bachelder submitted his final report relative to the erection of the High Water Mark Tablet.

On motion the Committee was discharged and the thanks of the Association tendered Col. Bachelder for the efficient manner in which work was performed, and the Treasurer authorized to receive the surplus therefor into the Treasury of the Association.

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Gettysburg, Pa. Oct. 3d, 1894.

Pursuant to notice previously given the Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met in Annual Session in the parlor of the Eagle Hotel at 2 oclock P.M.

There were present Col. C. H. Buehler, Vice Pres. Gens. Daniel E. Sickles, Jos. B. Carr, Lucius Fairchild, D. McM. Gregg, Chas. L. Young, Frank D. Sloat, Cols Geo. G. Briggs, Jno. B. Bachelder, Hon Edward McPherson, J. A. Kitzmiller, S. Mc. Swope, Jno. M. Vanderslice Esq. J. L. Schick, Treas., and Calvin Hamilton, Sec.

Mr. McPherson, from a Committee previously appointed, submitted the following resolutions which on motion were unanimously adopted:

Whereas the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, incorporated by the State of Penna., April 20th, 1864, has, in the exercise of the powers therein conferred, acquired, and now holds six hundred acres of land, more or less, on which about seventeen (17) miles of avenues have been laid out and constructed, giving access to about three hundred and twenty (320) monuments which have been erected by various states as memorials of divisions. Brigades, regiments, and batteries engaged in said battle; and Whereas the work of this Association as set forth in its charter, has been substantially completed, and the continued care of this Battlefield has become a charge which the Association has no longer funds properly to meet; Therefore

Resolved, That the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association hereby expresses its willingness to transfer all the property of the Association real and personal,

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to the Government of the United States upon its undertaking to preserve and care for said property forever for the purposes set forth in the Charter of said Association.

Resolved. That the Executive Committee of the Board is hereby authorized to communicate with the stockholders of this Association, and to secure their written consent to said transfer to the United States; and upon the receiving of the consent of a majority of said stockholders, to sign for the Board on application to the Courts of Adams County, for such proper order as may be required to facilitate the transfer at an early convenient time.

Resolved, That before such transfer of property to the United States, provision be made for the payment of the existing debts due by the Association not exceeding one thousand (1000) dollars.

Resolved. That the Executive Committee be authorized to take all necessary steps to carry out the foregoing resolutions.

Vice President Buehler read the Annual Report of the Executive Committee which, on motion, was accepted and directed to be placed on file.

Gen Fairchild offered the following resolution

Resolved, That the board approve the action of the Executive Committee in proposing to grant the right of way to the Electric Railway Company along the Wheatfield Road, as suggested by the United States Battlefield Commission, and that the officers

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of the Association are hereby authorized to execute the necessary papers to make this transfer in case and whenever the United States Battlefield Commission so request. Unanimously adopted.

Gen. Sickles called the attention of the Board to the death of Maj. Gen. H. W. Slocum, late a member of this Board, and suggested a suitable minute of the same to be made and recorded in the minutes of the Association and communicated to the widow of the deceased.

The President appointed Gens Sickles and Carr and Hon. Edward McPherson a committee to prepare a suitable minute on the death of Gen. Slocum.

On motion the Board proceeded to the election of Officers for the ensuing year, with the following result.

Executive Committee, Messrs. C. H. Buehler, Jos. B. Carr, D. McM. Gregg, J. B. Bachelder, S. Mc. Swope, Edward McPherson, J. A. Kitzmiller, H. W. McKnight, C. E. Goldsborough, J. L. Schick and Calvin Hamilton.

Mr. Swope moved that a Committee be appointed to prepare and have published a history of the Association. Adopted.

Gen. Carr suggested that the Association continue

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its existence as a social organization and adopt a budget.

Mr. Vanderslice moved that the Chairman appoint a committee consisting of Gen Louis Wagner, to have prepared and presented to each Director of the Association a properly engraved Certificate, showing his term of service as Director, the same to be signed by the Governor as President. Ex Directors and the families of deceased Directors to be furnished Certificates. Adopted.

A communication from Calvin Gilbert of Gettysburg, relative to furnishing iron gun carriages, was read and referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.

Gen. Carr suggested that the Secretary request attendance at the next meeting of the Board with a view to having a picture of the members taken in a group.

At 4 oclock P.M. the Members took carriages and made a tour of inspection of the Second and Third day's field, after which the Association adjourned.

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Gettysburg, Pa., Jan. 8", 1895.

Executive Committee met at the office of the Association at 4 oclock, P.M. Present, Col. C. H. Buehler, V. P. and Messrs Schick, McKnight, Kitzmiller, Goldsborough, and Hamilton.

On motion of Dr. McKnight, Judge Swope and Calvin Hamilton were appointed a com. to prepare a suitable minute on the death of Col. Jno. B. Bachelder, and to report at the next meeting of the Board.

The following resolution was submitted by the Secretary:

Resolved, That the officers of the Association be directed to protest in the name of the Board, at the meeting of the License Court, against the granting of a license to sell intoxicating liquors anywhere at or near Little Round Top. Adjourned.

Feb. 27", 1895

Executive Committee met at the office of Col. C. H. Buehler, at 4 oclock P.M. Present Messrs Buehler, McPherson, Kitzmiller, Schick, McKnight, Goldsborough, and Hamilton.

April 10", 1895, was on motion, selected as the date for holding a meeting of stockholders to determine whether the property of the Association should be transferred to the United States.

The Chair appointed Messrs McPherson, Kitzmiller,

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and Hamilton a committee to prepare a circular notice of the time of meeting and the object for which it is called; and directed that the Secretary mail a copy to each of the stockholders.

Adjourned.

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Gettysburg, Pa. April 10, 1895.

Pursuant to notice published in the Gettysburg Star & Sentinel, Gettysburg Compiler, Philadelphia Press, Harrisburg Patriot, and Pittsburg Dispatch two weeks previous to April 10", 1895, and by personal notice by letter to individuals and Posts of the G. A. R. holding certificates of membership, the Stockholders of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met at the office of the Association in Gettysburg, Pa. at 10 oclock A.M. April 10th, 1895.

John B. McPherson was elected President of the meeting, and Calvin Hamilton, Secretary.

C. F. Buehler and H. C. Picking were elected Tellers, and duly sworn.

The following resolution was offerred:

Resolved, That the Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association be instructed to make application to the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County for a decree awarding the following amendment to the Charter of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association:

The Vice President of Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association shall be authorized to make, execute and deliver under the Corporate Seal of the said Association, a deed or deeds of conveyance to the United States, of all lands belonging to

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said Association, embracing six hundred acres more or less, together with all rights of way over avenues through said lands acquired by said Association, and all improvements made by it in and upon the same; conditioned upon the payment to the Treasurer of said Association of the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to discharge the debts of said Association, the amount of such debts to be verified by the proper officers thereof; such lands to be taken possession of by the United States and maintained as a Military Park, in accordance with the Act of Congress, approved February 11th, 1895, entitled an Act to establish a National Military Park at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

On motion of C. H. Buehler the Stockholders proceeded to vote by ballot on the resolution.

At 4 oclock P.M., in accordance with the notice given, the President declared the ballot box closed.

The Tellers proceeded to count the ballots, when it was found that one hundred and twenty (120) votes were cast, all of which were in favor of the resolution. Whereupon the President declared the resolution adopted.

Calvin Hamilton moved that, when the Association disbands the desk and table be give to Col. C. H. Buehler as a memento of his long and faithful services as the Executive Officer of the

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Association. Unanimously adopted.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

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Gettysburg, Pa., May 22d, 1895.

Pursuant to notice the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association met at the Springs Hotel, Gettysburg, Pa. at 7 oclock, P.M.

There were present Col. C. H. Buehler, Vice Pres., Generals, Daniel E. Sickles, D. McM. Gregg, Louis Wagner, Alex. S. Webb, Frank D. Sloat, Chas. L. Young, Cols. Geo. G. Briggs, W. G. Veazey, Hons. Edward McPherson, S. Mc. Swope, Jno. M. Vanderslice, J. A. Kitzmiller, Esqrs. Dr. C. E. Goldsborough, J. L. Schick, Treasurer, and Calvin Hamilton, Secretary, and by special invitation the U. S. Board of Battlefield Commissioners, consisting of Col. John P. Nicholson, Major W. M. Robins and Major C. E. Richardson.

Mr. McPherson offered the following resolutions, which, after some discussion, were unanimously adopted:

Resolved: That, in accordance with the Amended Charter of this Association and of the Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish a National Military Park at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" approved February 11, 1895, the proper officer or officers of this Association be, and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute under their hands and the corporate seal of this Association to the United States, good and sufficient deeds of conveyance of all lands owned by this Association and of all rights of way and easements belonging to this Association or in any way connected with or pertaining to such lands, and also of all lands, rights, easements and appurtenances to which this Association is entitled, or has any claim to, legal or equitable.

Resolved: That, for the purpose of enabling the Secre-

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tary of War to proceed without delay in the prosecution of the work provided by said Act of Congress, the said officers of the Association be, and they are hereby directed to enter into an agreement with the United States Battlefield Commission, acting in behalf of the United States, to convey to the United States said lands and to deliver possession of said lands to the United States immediately.

Resolved: That the said officers of the Association be, and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to institute and prosecute such proceedings at law or in equity, or otherwise as shall be necessary and proper to perfect and secure to this Association by legal record evidence all titles, rights and privileges in and to, or in any way connected with any lands now owned by the Association or to which it is entitled, to the end that the same be conveyed as above authorized to the United States.

Gen. Sickles moved that the Vice President and Secretary, be and are hereby directed to prepare the proper vouchers showing the indebtedness of the Association. Adopted.

The Committee appointed at the last annual meeting to prepare and publish a history of the Association reported that it will require about $750.00 to accomplish this work.

Gen. Sickles moved that $750. be appropriated to compile, publish and distribute two hundred and fifty (250) copies of a history of the Association, and that the compilation

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and publication of the work be done under the direction of the Vice President. Adopted.

Gen. Wagner, from a Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Board, to prepare a Director's certificate showing term of service &c., reported that it will require $250 to accomplish the work. Mr. Vanderslice moved that Gen. Wagner be authorized to have this work done, and that the sum of $250.00 be appropriated therefor. Adopted.

On motion. Col. Jno. P. Nicholson of Phila., and Gen. George S. Greene of New York were unanimously elected to fill the vacancies existing in the Board caused by the recent deaths of Col. Jno. B. Bachelder and Gen Joseph B. Carr.

Gen. Wagner submitted the following resolutions which, on motion were adopted:

The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association having determined to transfer all of its property to the United States of America for the purposes of a national park, and it being necessary that joint jurisdiction with the Commonwealth of Penna., be secured by the United States for the purposes indicated, as has already been done under similar conditions elsewhere. Therefore,

Resolved: That the General Assembly in session at Harrisburg be respectfully requested to pass, and the Governor to approve the Act already passed by the Senate to accomplish the purposes named.

Resolved: That a certified copy of the foregoing be transmitted to the Governor and to the Members of the House and

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Senate of Pennsylvania.

On motion of Gen. Sloat an order for one hundred (100) dollars was directed to be drawn in favor of Mr. J. L. Schick for services rendered as Treasurer.

Mr. Vanderslice submitted the following resolution which on motion was adopted:

Resolved: That the Board, on behalf of the Memorial Association, express its grateful appreciation of the generous support accorded the Association by the several States by the erection of appropriate monuments to mark the positions, upon the field, of their several organizations, and in liberal appropriations to our Association for the purchase and maintenance of grounds, every state having regiments and batteries in the Union Army, upon this field, having, through its Legislative and Executive authorities, taken such action excepting Indiana and West Virginia, the former having erected its monuments, but not contributing to the Association, and the latter not having done either. We are still hopeful that these two states may follow the example of their Sister States before our record is completed.

Col. Nicholson moved that a carefully prepared resolution of thanks be engrossed and tendered Col. C. H. Buehler, Vice President for faithful and efficient services as Executive officer of the Association. Adopted.

The Chair appointed Col. Nicholson to prepare a resolution in accordance with his motion.

Gen. Wagner moved that the thanks of the Board be extended

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to the Secretary and Treasurer for services rendered. Adopted.

On motion of Col. Nicholson the thanks of the Board were tendered Jno. M. Vanderslice, Esq. for efficient services rendered as Secretary of the Committee on Inscriptions.

The Vice President announced that a banquet was spread and in readiness for the Members of the Board and the invited friends present.

There being no further business the Board adjourned.

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APPENDIX B.

gentlemen :

The work of this Association as outlined in its charter has been substantially finished. The Union lines of battle have been purchased and made accessible by avenues which reach every important historical point. Upon these avenues over 400 tasteful monuments have been erected by the States which had troops in the battle. The Association has obtained title to nearly 800 acres of land and has laid out twenty odd miles of avenues.

The work of the future will be chiefly maintenance and adornment. The Association is without means to do either. For the last two years the necessary expenses of maintenance have been met by appropriations from the State of Pennsylvania.

As you may be aware the Congress of the United States has provided for the establishment at Gettysburg of a National Military Park in which it is proposed to include all the lands of our Association. It proposes to maintain them forever for the uses for which they were designed. It proposes to pay the debts of the Association not exceeding two thousand dollars, and to take its place in the care and custody of the field.

This act passed both houses of Congress unanimously and was promptly approved by the President. The only requisite yet remaining is the consent of the stockholders of this Association to the conveyance of its lands to the United States on these terms.

The Board of Directors at the annual meeting in September last, unanimously approved of this projected legislation, and the Executive Committee of the Board have unanimously approved the terms of the act as passed, and urgently request the stockholders to consent to the conveyance proposed.

Enclosed please find a paper which you are requested to execute, acknowledge and return at your early convenience for use at the meeting of the stockholders called for the 10th of April next, between the hours of ten a.m., and four p.m.