1887 Govt Report: Gettysburg Battlefield Monument Commission Report New Jersey
This document reports on the work of the Gettysburg Battle-Field Commission of New Jersey, detailing the erection of monuments honoring New Jersey regiments and soldiers who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. Submitted on December 15, 1887, the report highlights the progress of the Commission, constituted under the Act of the Legislature of April 27, 1886, to mark the positions of New Jersey regiments during the battle.
The document highlights the importance of these monuments as enduring symbols of valor, designed to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and educate future generations. Governor Robert S. Green attended the Thirteenth Regiment’s dedication, delivering an address that praised their service at Gettysburg and beyond, including engagements such as Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Sherman’s March to the Sea.
The report concludes with plans to dedicate remaining monuments in 1888, emphasizing their dual purpose: preserving history and expressing gratitude to New Jersey’s heroic volunteers.
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