Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Invitation to the Vermont Valor Dedication |
Object Name |
Invitation |
Dates of Creation |
October 9, 1889 |
Scope & Content |
Invitation to the dedication of "Monuments to Vermont Valor at Gettysburg ... Wednesday, October 9, 1889". On the right hand side of the card is the invitation printed in script. A signature at the bottom right corner: "Ebenezer J. Ormsbee, Chairman." To the left is "Albert Clarke, secretary." Members of the committee are listed on the left. An engraving of a lion with images of a lily and palm branch are in the top left corner. Leaning against the lion is shield bearing the coat of arms of Vermont. To the right of this image is printed in bold letters: "State of Vermont." |
Administrative/Biographical History |
The monument they dedicated reads: First Regiment Vermont Cavalry First Brig. Third Div. Cavalry Corps ---- In the Gettysburg campaign this regiment fought Stuart's Cavalry at Hanover, Pa. June 3d, and at Hunterstown July 2d; and on this field July 3, led by Gen. Elon J. Farnsworth, who fell near this spot, charged through the First Texas Infantry and to the line of Law's Brigade, receiving the fire of five Confederate regiments and two batteries, and losing 67 men. From the rear: Entered the United States service Nov. 19, 1861. Mustered out Aug. 9, 1865. Took part in the battles of Gettysburg, Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Cedar Creek, Waynesboro, Five Forks, Appomattox Station and 67 other battles and engagements. Aggregate 2297 officers and men. Killed and mortally wounded in action 102; died of disease and by accidents 123; died in Confederate prisons 172, - total 397. Total wounded in action 275. |
Related People |
Viall, Maurice Huntington |
Search Terms |
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863. |
Credit line |
Gift of Mr. Maurice Viall |
Catalog Number |
1959.109 |