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Civil War American National Cemeteries
The work contemplated is substantially completed, the monument being under contract. Its foundation is already deeply and firmly laid. The corner stone, with imposing military and civic ceremonies, was formally laid on the National anniversary, July 4th, 1865. It was most gratifying to witness Michigan's interest in this solemn trust, by the personal participation upon that eventful day, of his Excellency, Governor Henry H. Crapo, aided by his Adjutant General, John Robertson, and special Marshal, Captain A. X. Cary. Invitations had been extended, through the commissioners, to the several States to prepare and deposit in the corner stone, such emblematic relics as they might elect. Michigan, it gives me great pleasure to say, was unparalleled in her response.
National Cemeteries of the Civil War
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