. The military and civil history of Connecticut during the war of 1861-65 . cticut visited their temporary camp at Jamaica, , to pre-sent the regiment with a superb stand of colors. We have already adverted iiriefly to thisevent, and also to the organization of the society, in one of the early cha|)ters of thisTolume, as it naturally connects itself with the history of the regiment at that time. The delegation of Sons of Connecticut was quite large. Col. J. H. Almy with a fewearnest words introduced Gen. Wetmore, who rose in response, and delivered a most elo-quent and touching address, wo
. The military and civil history of Connecticut during the war of 1861-65 . cticut visited their temporary camp at Jamaica, , to pre-sent the regiment with a superb stand of colors. We have already adverted iiriefly to thisevent, and also to the organization of the society, in one of the early cha|)ters of thisTolume, as it naturally connects itself with the history of the regiment at that time. The delegation of Sons of Connecticut was quite large. Col. J. H. Almy with a fewearnest words introduced Gen. Wetmore, who rose in response, and delivered a most elo-quent and touching address, worthy of his high reputation and marked abilities. Fewmen, however privileged tlieir life or gifted their tongue, can speak to the heart, or stir thesouls of men, with more effect than he. Col. Harland in a few graceful words accepted the beautiful banner, and pledged hiscommand to guard and ])rotect it. The Tenth Regiment was provided with a substantial and agreeable breakfast, addressedby Col. Almy and Gen. Burnside, and presented with the national colors by S. B. Chit-. trricER SONS OF CONNECTICUT IN NEW YORK. 835 tcnden. The regiment was escorted through the city by a delegation of the Sons ofConnecticut, marshaled by Gen. Wctmore. Music was furnished hy DodsAvorths Band. Next came the Eleventh. The enlisted were provided with a warm and bountifulbreakfast at the Park Barracks. The Sons of Connecticut gave a complimentary break-fast at the Astor House to Gov. Buckingham and staff and the officers of the company gathered was large and choice. The dining-room was elegantly expense was spared to make the occasion truly complimentary, both to the distinguishedgovernor and the officers of the Eleventh. Mr. Charles Gould presided. In the opening address, he said, — If ever kind and cordial welcome was due, the Sons of Connecticut in New Yorkowe such greeting to-day. If warm and grateful hearts ever gave a cordial welcome, we,the sons and daughters of Co
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