. Presentation and unveiling of the memorial tablets commemorating the Lincoln and Burns event (November 19, 1863) held at the Presbyterian church, Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 19th, 1914 . of our town, and Ibelieve every person living here feels just as Ido, and if I were with you to-night, I know nowords I could utter in the praise of this Hero ofGettysburg, more suitable at this time, than toread to you what Gen. Doubleday said of him inhis official report of the first days battle on July1st, 1863. Concerning John Burns, he said: My thanksare specially due to a citizen of Gettysburg,named John Bur
. Presentation and unveiling of the memorial tablets commemorating the Lincoln and Burns event (November 19, 1863) held at the Presbyterian church, Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 19th, 1914 . of our town, and Ibelieve every person living here feels just as Ido, and if I were with you to-night, I know nowords I could utter in the praise of this Hero ofGettysburg, more suitable at this time, than toread to you what Gen. Doubleday said of him inhis official report of the first days battle on July1st, 1863. Concerning John Burns, he said: My thanksare specially due to a citizen of Gettysburg,named John Burns who, although over seventyyears of age, shouldered his musket and offeredhis services to Colonel Wistar of the 150th Penn- Page 28 sylvania Volunteers. Col. Wistar advised him tolight in the woods as there was more shelterthere but he preferred to join our line ofskirmishers in the open held. When the troops retired he fought with theIron Brigade. He was wounded in three places. Signed, A. DOUBLED AY,Maj. Gen. of Volunteers. To Brigadier General S. Williams,Asst. Adjutant General, Headquar-ters Army of the Potomac. With much respect, I am, Very truly yours, W. T. ZIEGLER,. Page 29 HON. WM. H. TIPTON. I do not think that I should consume any ofthe valuable time that appears to be so limited,and especially when there are others here whosereminiscences would be more interesting. Owingto my youth and inexperience I was incapable offully appreciating the important events that weretranspiring, but my eagerness to see and hear thePresident—whom I regarded as much above allother men, and second only to the Almighty—centered all my attention on Mr. Lincoln and noword or movement of his escaped my attention. I had heard that Mr. Lincoln was thehomeliest man in the country, but when my eyesbeheld that sad but kindly countenance, thosestrong rugged features seemed handsome to did not see him come to this church nor did Isee him here. While leaning out of the windowof our busine
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