“The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing
with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in
defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies
now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the
land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts
and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and
testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.”—General John A.
Logan
As Ever,
TWC
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