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September 23, 1880
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
The 12th reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland started in Toledo on September 22, attended by about 500 members including Generals Garfield and Sheridan. Regret messages came from Generals Hancock and Grant; events began with a dawn salute.
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Army of the Cumberland
Toledo, September 22. The 12th reunion of the Army of the Cumberland commenced in this city this morning, with some 500 members of the society present. Among others were Generals Garfield, Sheridan, Prouty, Cist, and Meissner. A letter of regret was received from General Hancock, as follows:
"I regret that I am unable to accept the invitation to be present at the twelfth reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, to be held at Toledo, Sept. 22d and 23d. Please express to all concerned my best wishes for the success of the occasion. With thanks for your courtesy in the matter, I am,
Very truly yours,
Winfield S. Hancock."
General Grant sent the following telegram:-
Galena, Ill., September 22. I don't think it possible for me to be in Toledo at the reunion. I regret very much that my engagements will not permit my doing so.
U. S. GRANT.
Exercises opened with a salute at daybreak.
Army of the Cumberland
Toledo, September 22. The 12th reunion of the Army of the Cumberland commenced in this city this morning, with some 500 members of the society present. Among others were Generals Garfield, Sheridan, Prouty, Cist, and Meissner. A letter of regret was received from General Hancock, as follows:
"I regret that I am unable to accept the invitation to be present at the twelfth reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, to be held at Toledo, Sept. 22d and 23d. Please express to all concerned my best wishes for the success of the occasion. With thanks for your courtesy in the matter, I am,
Very truly yours,
Winfield S. Hancock."
General Grant sent the following telegram:-
Galena, Ill., September 22. I don't think it possible for me to be in Toledo at the reunion. I regret very much that my engagements will not permit my doing so.
U. S. GRANT.
Exercises opened with a salute at daybreak.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Army Of The Cumberland
Reunion
Toledo
Generals
Civil War Veterans
What entities or persons were involved?
Generals Garfield
Sheridan
Prouty
Cist
Meissner
General Hancock
General Grant
Where did it happen?
Toledo
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Toledo
Event Date
September 22
Key Persons
Generals Garfield
Sheridan
Prouty
Cist
Meissner
General Hancock
General Grant
Event Details
The 12th reunion of the Army of the Cumberland commenced in Toledo with some 500 members present. Among others were Generals Garfield, Sheridan, Prouty, Cist, and Meissner. A letter of regret was received from General Hancock. General Grant sent a telegram of regret. Exercises opened with a salute at daybreak.