A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents - Volume 4, part 1: William Henry Harrison by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson
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Officers and soldiers of the late war who served under the command of
the late President. Corporate authorities of Washington. Corporate authorities of Georgetown. Corporate authorities of Alexandria. Such societies and fraternities as may wish to join the procession, to report to the marshal of the District, who will assign them their respective positions. Citizens and strangers. The troops designated to form the escort will assemble in the avenue north of the President's house, and form line precisely at 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 7th instant, with its right (Captain Ringgold's troop of light artillery) resting opposite the western gate. The procession will move precisely at 12 o'clock m., when minute guns will be fired by detachments of artillery stationed near St. John's church and the City Hall, and by the Columbian Artillery at the Capitol. At the same hour the bells of the several churches in Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria will be tolled. At sunrise to-morrow, the 7th instant, a Federal salute will be fired from the military stations in the vicinity of Washington, minute guns between the hours of 12 and 3, and a national salute at the setting of |
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