in the cause, and sanguine participant in the hopes for the prosperity and perpetuity of the Order. Trusting many representatives may attend, and good feeling prevail, I am, Very respectfully, JOHN A. LOGAN. [TELEGRAM.] WASHINGTON, November 15, 1866, To GENERAL JOHN A. RAWLINS, President Society of the Army of the Tennessee: Matters, over which I had no control, called me here, and prevents my being with you. Best wishes to all present of the gallant old army. JOHN A. LOGAN. ST. LOUIS, November 12, 1866. BREVET BRIGADIER-GENERAL ANDREW HICKENLOOPER : DEAR GENERAL-I regret, exceedingly, that it is not in my power tɔ attend the meeting of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, to be held in Cincinnati on the 14th instant. I am too unwell to venture upon giving myself this gratification, and even if my health would permit, there are imperative demands upon my time which would compel me in the spirit of the maxims learned in our glorious old army, to yield my own inclinations to the commands of duty. You can realize from your own feelings, how much it costs me to find myself debarred from the pleasure, to which I have so long looked forward, of meeting my old friends and comrades-in-arms. My association with the men of the Army of the Tennessee, is the proudest remembrance of my life. To have shared, even in the humblest way, the vicissitudes, the trials and the triumphs of that splendid organization, whose victorious career was undimmed by defeat, and whose achievements find no parallel in all the pages of history, is sufficient to gratify the pride of the most ambitious. I trust to you to make excuse for my enforced absence to cur comrades and friends, and present to them, if any occasion should occur to make it appropriate, this sentiment on my behalf: "The Army of the Tennessee, like its first great leader, who impressed it with his own genius and character-constant under discouragement, invincible in battle, and noblest of all, magnanimous in victory." The country needs now, no less than in the darkest hours of the war, the exhibition of the same lofty virtues by our army and by its exalted chief. With my best wishes for the health and happiness of all, I am, dear General, Your friend, FRANK P. BLAIR, VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA TY., October 1, 1866. GENERAL A. HICKENLOOPer, Cincinnati, Ohio: DEAR SIR :-I regret, exceedingly, my inability to be present at the meeting of the officers of the Army of the Tennessee. I trust the meeting may under stand the reasons of my absence, and although not present, will cordially sympathize with the purposes and action of those composing it, being confident they have no political significance, neither as concerns the strife at home, nor with neighboring States, but to perpetuate the kind feelings so universal in that army in the field, and the memory of those who fell. Very truly, W. B. HAZEN, Brevet Major-General. MAJOR-GENERAL FORCE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, November 2, 1866. President of the Committee of Arrangements, Society of the Army of the Tennessee, Cincinnati, Ohio: GENERAL-It has been, up to to-day, my intention to be present at the reunion of the officers of the Army of the Tennessee, but I find that my engagements are such that I must forego that pleasure. Though absent, in heart I shall be with you, and nothing could give me more pleasure and satisfaction than to meet our old Chiefs, Grant, Sherman, Logan and Howard, and see marshaled with them the heroes who have so often followed them to victory. One also will be missing-the noble, brave, proud, generous McPherson; though dead, he yet lives in the memory of every soldier who served with him, and can never be forgotten. I extend my warmest greetings to you all, and am ready to do all in my power to forward the objects of the Society. I am, very truly and respectfully yours, G. M. DODGE, Brevet Major-General, 16th A. C. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WASHINGTON, D. C., November 7, 1866. DEAR HICK :-I will come if I can. Should I be absent at Roll Call," you may believe it will be because I can not help it. To my old friends and comrades of the glorious old Army of the Tennessee, whether I am with them or absent, my feelings are single and certain. I know them, and many of them know me. I have been with them in the days of trial, and I should esteem it a privilege to be with them in the days of remembrance. Count me in, whether I be there or not, and say to them (if I be not there), that I think the best part of my life is that which covers the time in which I was with them. Very truly yours, JNO. C. Cox, Late Chief Com. Sub. 17th A. C. GENERAL A. HICKENLOOPER, Cincinnati, O. CHICAGO, ILL., November 13, 1866. DEAR GENERAL:-I regret, exceedingly, that a severe spell of sickness will prevent my being present at the reunion of the officers of our glorious old Army of the Tennessee. This, I assure you, is a great disappointment, as I have long promised myself the pleasure of being present at the first meeting of our Society. I sincerely hope, like the old army, it may be a perfect success, and nothing occur to mar the harmony which has ever characterized its meetings. I trust you will see that my name is enrolled as a member, as I shall ever cherish the associations and friendships formed in that army, which has carried its banners, without a single defeat, from the Ohio river to the Gulf, and from the broad Mississippi to the Atlantic coast. Very respectfully, WILL E. STRONG. GENERAL A. HICKENLOOPER, Cincinnati. HEADQUARTERS FORT DAKOTA, SIOUX FALLS, D. T., October 15, 1866. GENERAL ANDREW HICKEN LOOPER, Secretary Committee of Arrangements: MY DEAR GENERAL:-It would give me the greatest pleasure imaginable to meet my old friends of the Army of the Tennessee in Cincinnati, on the occasion of their reunion, but the circumstances are such that it will be impossible for me to be with you in person, although my heart will be there. I hope that the officers that come together on that occasion will not separate until they have placed our glorious Society on some firm basis, and that these reunions will take place every year. A society that is bound together by the blood of our McPherson, a Boomer, a Ransom, and thousands of others, should not be allowed to die out; its glorious memories should be preserved from generation to generation, as an example of what an army can do, when animated by a cause which is just and right. Please give my best respects to my old comrades, and believe me, Very truly, your sincere friend, KILBURN KNOX, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel U. S. A. Late Chief Commissary of Musters, Army of the Tennessee. ZANESVILLE, November 13, 1866. The Secretary of the Association of the Army of the Tennessee: SIR: Prevented by unavoidable circumstances from meeting with my honored comrades of the late Army of the Tennessee, I desire, through you, to express my sentiments. It is the glory of my life, for a time to have been a member of that illustrious force, that with resistless might, rebuked the torrent of rebellion, and effectively said: "There shall thy proud waves be staid." Though a non-combatant myself, I trust to have contributed an humble share to maintain the active state of the force, refit many for additional achievements of duty and honor, to aid sick and wounded and smooth the pillow of the dying. I have shared in your sufferings, permit me to share in your rejoicings. With you I would remember the noble dead, among them my only brother, and pledge myself anew to the widows and orphans of the martyrs of liberty. I desire to be enrolled still among you, and pledge, beforehand, my decided, hearty co-operation in any line of action you may adopt. God bless you all, from our grand Grant, to the drummer-boy, not forgetting our lady nurses. With high regard, SURGEON JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Late Medical Director Department Army of the Tennessee. NEW YORK, NO. 124 MAIDEN LANE, November 13, 1866. DEAR DAYTON:-The above notice interests me very much. Having served in the "Army of the Tennessee," in important positions, and finally as its "Adjutant-General," I desire to connect myself with the organization above noticed. Please enroll my name among the list of members, and let me know what the dues are and I will remit. You will add to your kindness if you will send me some account of the proceedings of the convention. The above notice is the first I have seen, I should like very much to visit Cincinnati, but am prevented by business. COLONEL DAYTON. Truly yours, MAX WOODHULL. GALENA, ILL., October 16, 1866. MY DEAR GENERAL:-I am glad to know that there is to be a meeting of the officers and soldiers of the old Army of the Tennessee, at Cincinnati, on the 14th proximo. As former Colonel of the 12th Illinois Infantry, I belonged to the Army of the Tennessee from 1861 to 1864. I shall try to be present at that meeting; shall hope to meet a very large number of my former companionsin-arms. The bringing together of the officers and soldiers formerly belonging to the same army, at such a time as this, can not fail to result in good to all. Wishing you success, I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant, A. L. CHETLAIN, Late Brevet Major-General U. S. Volunteers. GENERAL HICKENLOOPER. Cincinnati, Ohio. COLONEL L. M. DAYTON, KANSAS CITY, Mo., November 5, 1866. Secretary of the "Society of the Army of the Tennessee.” COMRADES:-I've been trying to arrange my business so as to be present at the meeting of this honorable Society, but I find that I must give up the idea. I am not a member of the Society, but having served more than three (3) years in the Army of the Tennessee, I think myself entitled to enrollment as a member, and so I ask you to enroll my name, for my proudest boast as a soldier is, that I served under Generals Grant, McPherson and Sherman in the Army of the Tennessee. Very respectfully, etc., ROBERT C. CROWELL, Late Major 26th Mo. Vols., 3rd Brig., 3rd Div., 15th Army Corps. Brothers of the Army of the Tennessee: CHICAGO, ILL., November 12, 1866. I cannot be with you as I have intended; but I shall watch for the reports of your proceedings with unfeigned interest. I am with you heart and soul in what you may do, for I know that my worthy companions will do only what I can approve. May this reunion of comrades be the precursor of many another such in the future. Yours ever, WM. T. FROHOCK, Brevet Brigadier-General, U. S. A., Late of the 45th Illinois. OSKALOOSA, Iowa, November 8, 1866. MY DEAR COLONEL:-Upon the receipt of your letter some weeks since, I determined to attend the meeting of the officers of the "Army of the Tennessee" at Cincinnati, O., on the 14th inst., but sickness and death in my family have so disarranged my business affairs that I shall be unable to attend, but you know my heart will be with you. Will you be kind enough to remember me kindly to McCoy, and any other of our mutual friends who may chance to give me a passing thought. God bless the "Officers of the Army of the Tennessee," may they always stand together for right, justice, and liberty! With high regard, I remain, Truly your friend, CYRUS W. FISHER. GENERAL A. HICKENLOOPER, BUNKER HILL, ILL., November 2, 1866. Secretary, Cincinnati: DEAR GENERAL:-Please express to my friends-" comrades in battle, partakers of the weary march and the long watches, by whose courage and endurance the battle has been fought and the victory won "-my regret that I |