. Shaler's brigade. Survivors of the Sixth Corps. Re-union and monument dedications at Gettysburg, June ... 1888 . f the Potomac, when he promised him tohave the 6th Corps on the field of Gettysburg at 2 oclock, youall know. How well we remember our first assignment to posi-tion in the rear of the 3d Corps, and our movement later on thenext day to this spot on which we now stand, where we relieved 63 the gallant Gearys boys, supporting the 12th Corps; and inthat fearful conflict which made Gulps Hill historic ground. I might go on for some time and try to recall other facts; butour time is lim
. Shaler's brigade. Survivors of the Sixth Corps. Re-union and monument dedications at Gettysburg, June ... 1888 . f the Potomac, when he promised him tohave the 6th Corps on the field of Gettysburg at 2 oclock, youall know. How well we remember our first assignment to posi-tion in the rear of the 3d Corps, and our movement later on thenext day to this spot on which we now stand, where we relieved 63 the gallant Gearys boys, supporting the 12th Corps; and inthat fearful conflict which made Gulps Hill historic ground. I might go on for some time and try to recall other facts; butour time is limited to a space. And now, my comrades, ourduties for this occasion are done, our mission performed. Thiswill be the Mecca to which our thoughts and our footsteps, aslong as life is with us, will ever tend ; and may future genera-tions, looking upon this stone, learn lessons of loyalty whichwill lead them to strive to emulate the patriotism and devotionof those who had the honor to be known as the 82d Regiment ofPenmylvania Volunteers, Shalers Brigade, Wheatons Division,•Sedgwicks Gorps, Army of the
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