. Ocean to ocean on horseback; being the story of a tour in the saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with especial reference to the early history and development of cities and towns along the route; and regions traversed beyond the Mississippi .. . took place in September, 1789. He described inglowing words the fierce nature of that memorable contest, untilthe captain of the Serapis, with his own hand, struck the flag ofEngland to the free Stars and Stripes of young America. CaptainGlazier has elements in him which, carefully matured and nur-tured, will make him successful on the platform,
. Ocean to ocean on horseback; being the story of a tour in the saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with especial reference to the early history and development of cities and towns along the route; and regions traversed beyond the Mississippi .. . took place in September, 1789. He described inglowing words the fierce nature of that memorable contest, untilthe captain of the Serapis, with his own hand, struck the flag ofEngland to the free Stars and Stripes of young America. CaptainGlazier has elements in him which, carefully matured and nur-tured, will make him successful on the platform, as he has alreadyproved himself in the field of literature. He has a strong andmelodious voice, a gentlemanly address, and unassuming confi-dence. He was presented to the audience by Commandant Kelly,of Post 15, Grand Army of the Republic, in a brief but eloquentspeech. Captain Glazier will start on his long ride to San Fran-cisco, from the Revere House, this morning, at , and will beaccompanied to Bunker Hill and thence to Brighton, by severaldistinguished members of the Grand Army, and other gentlemen,who wish the captain success on his long journey. The lecture proved a success financially, and in ful- ^ >.»^ p^-^X i. LECTURE AT TREMONT TEMPLE. 7;^ filment of my purpose I donated the entire proceeds totlie Relief Fund of Posts 7 and 15, as I was largelyindebted to the comrades of these organizations forthe hearty co-operation which insured a full houseat Tremont Temple. The letter below was addressedto the Assistant Adjutant-General of the Department. Revere House,Boston, Massachusetts,May 9, Charles W. Thompson, A. A. G. Department of Mass., G. A. : I find pleasure in lianding you the net proceeds ofmy lecture, delivered at Treraont Temple last night, which I de-sire to be divided equally between Posts 7 and 15, G. A. R., ofBoston, for the benefit of our disabled comrades, and the needy anddestrtute wards of the Grand Army. Gratefully acknowl
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