Resolution re death of Benjamin T. Atherton, Commander of Post

Identifier:
3530  
Object ID:
013.027.87
Catalog:
Archives
Title:
Resolution re death of Benjamin T. Atherton, Commander of Post
Description:
Handwritten resolution of sorrow upon the death of Benjamin T. Atherton, commander of GAR Post No. 105, after "a long and painful illness." Expresses sympathy to bereaved family and many other resolutions. "That we cherish his memory and strive to cultivate his virtues, and as comrade after comrade departs..."
They are going to drape the charter and tools of the post for 60 days in mourning.
Signed E C Partker, A.E. Comers, C.E. Southard

Undated.
Collection:
Grand Army of the Republic

Citation

“Resolution re death of Benjamin T. Atherton, Commander of Post,” Mount Desert Island Historical Society, accessed November 13, 2024, https://mdihs.digitalarchive.us/items/show/3164.Item 3530

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