2635
Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 July 1864
(21 inches)
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p.4, col.4
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2635 - L July 4:4/4 - The remaining heroes of the 8th Ohio regiment
arrived yesterday at seven a. m. They were grº eted by a large and en-
thusiastic throng, then given breakfast in Wheeler and Russell's din-
ing hall. After eating, Mayor Senter gave the welcoming speech.
The regiment numbers 285 men. (21)
Wars /
Civil War /
Receptions and Celebrations
Index terms:
Senter, George B. (mayor); U. S. army; Wheeler and Russell (dining hall)
2637
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864
(2 inches)
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p.1, col.3
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2637 - H July 5: 1/3 - The remnant of the gallant 8th Ohio regiment re-
turned from Washington yesterlay by train. They were given breakfast
at Wheeler and Russell's dining hall, where they were welcomed by Mayor
Senter on behalf of the city. He said in part:
"It is with feelings of pride commingled with deep sorrow that I, on
behalf of our city and the military committee welcome you, after your
years of hardships in the field, to your return to peaceful life.
"But my pride is checked in its exultation as I look upon your
meagre ranks and sorrow saddens my heart.
"Where are those thousand brave and stalwart men who went forth for
their country's peace? Alas! Bones whitening on vast battlefields,
unmarked mounds in devastated regions, and leathsome prison houses only
Can anSWer.
"Thank God you, few as you are, have been spared - spared, not mere-
ly to be an abiding comfort to loving friends and an honor to your
country, but for the higher purpose of reminding us continually, by
+ WARS
++ Civil War
+++ U. S. Army
2652 - L. Feb. 18:4/2 - Due to the extreme cold, the reception dinner of
the companies of the 67th Ohio was postponed. The 67th was not in-
formed of this until they had marched from Camp Cleveland to the recep-
tion hall. They then returned, marching through the streets. (2)
Wars /
Civil War /
Receptions and Celebrations
Index terms:
Camp Cleveland; Sawyer, Colonel Frank; Senter, George B. (mayor); U. S. army; Washington, D. C.; Wheeler, J. A.; Wheeler and Russell (dining hall)