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The document from which this publication has been recreated was graciously provided by Pearl Combs. THE RAM FLEET RECORDER ----AND---- Mississippi Marine Brigade Historian. PUBLISHED FOR THE SOCIETY BY W. D. CRANDALL, HISTORIAN.
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Sr. Vice-Comdr....Jos. C. Wicoff, Berrien Spgs, Mich Jr. Vice-Comdr...........Paul Kemerer, Findlay, Ohio Treas.....W. D. Crandall, 4604 Morgan St., St Louis Chaplain..Rev. Henry N. Couden, Washington, D.C. Surgeon......Theodore Jacobs, M.D., Norristown, Pa Offcr. of the Day...Chas. R. Terwilliger, Burkett, Neb Secy. 1909 Reunion...R. W. McCamey, McComb, O. Comrade William Moore and wife are now at the Soldier's Home at St. James, Mo. Comrade ..?.. Frein (4th Engr. Diana) St. Louis, is well and asks to be remembered to all survivors of the old fleet. Mrs. George Larson reports that her husband's mind continues to fail, and that he now hardly knows the members of his own family. Toledo fairly outdid herself in caring for the great encampment, and our Marine boys, enjoyed their full share of the good things provided. If there is a blue circle on this page, read the item, and decide at once (if you don't want to go on the "Possibly Dead" list) to write the "Historian" and "make good," with at least a dollar dues. Then you will receive the paper and all notices as heretofore. Reading history they helped make, Comrades readily recall many little incidents not mentioned. Nevertheless, they can but be surprised at the mass of incidents recorded, which had entirely escaped them, though they had supposed their knowledge of events was quite complete. Comrade Newell and wife have recently been called to pass through severe trial, in the decline and death of their son Merle, a promising young man, the hope of their later years. They have our heartfelt sympathy in their affliction. Their trust is in Him, who doeth all things well. Comrade Fulkerson reports having made a special trip to Cleveland on purpose to see Comrade John V. Salmon, who is very much disabled by paralysis, and could not attend the reunion. Several hours were spent with Comrade Salmon and his family, and the visit will be a pleasant memory to both. Our Comrades will carefully read the minutes of the reunion, as they want to know what was said and done about keep up the "Historian." Now, it seems to be the unanimous wish of those present to have the paper appear every year. But it rests with you, Comrades, to make good by sending in the dues. The most discouraging experience the "Historian" meets with is in writing to Comrades, often two or three times, and receiving no reply. If writing is a difficult task, you surely can find some one quite willing to do it for you. This silence and neglect is wrong, Comrade. Let us have a postal reply, at least. |
Hudson, Michigan, September 4th, 1908.  Having been elected and duly installed as Commander of the Survivors of the Mississippi River Ram Fleet and Marine Brigade, I hereby assume command and issue these my first and last General Orders.
I. Every Comrade is enjoined under pain of an accusing conscience to write me at least once (and oftener if possible) a good long friendly letter.
II. Every Comrade of either the Fleet or Brigade is urged to send to Capt. W. D. Crandall, Historian-Treasurer, No. 4604 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Mo., one dollar as dues for 1908, if he has not already done so. III. That every Comrade who can possibly do so attend our next meeting at Salt Lake City, in 1909. JAMES K. PERIMAN,
Late Co. B., Infantry, Commander. One day in March last, came a letter from a Marine at Ada, O., inquiring about the History, and saying he would like to read the book. The "Historian" replied at once, but heard nothing further till late in July came a brief note from the Comrade's widow, telling of his illness and death. Though dead he yet speaketh—Be ye also ready! Touch elbows with your Marine Comrades. One or two (or more) live in or near your town. Keep your eye on him, and if need be lend him a helping hand. And whenever you write the "Historian" remember to speak of "the other Marine." On soldier occasions wear your Marine badge. Many a Comrade who has been "lost" for years is "found" by that means. No wonder Comrade Fulkerson was so much elated over the success of his efforts at rallying the members of his old Company (B Inf.) to the reunion. Seven Comrades of his company responded and were present on the occasion. But his pleasure on the Toledo trip was somewhat marred by the illness of his daughter Cora, at Cleveland, delaying their return several days. As we mail this issue of "Historian" to the Comrades on our Roll, we are in a quandary when we come to names of those from whom not a word has been received for years past. Why continue sending the paper, at the expense of the Society, to those either dead, or who do not care enough for their Comrades to write even a postal card? This will not be done any longer. A blue circle on this article means goodby, till you are heard from. An incident of the reunion was the generous act of Comrade Whitney in paying $2.00, and Comrade Fulkerson 50 cents and express charges, to purchase and send a copy of the History to Comrade Durbin, after he had left the meeting unable to buy one. This generous action was in marked contrast with that of one well-to-do Marine at the meeting, who declined to buy the History, or even pay dues to help meet the expense of printing the "Historian." |
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