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.

On motion the Secretary was instructed to communicate with the proper officials of those states which

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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.

The treasurer submitted his report for the past year,

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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)

Jno. M. Krauth Sec.

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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.