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respect and power at home and abroad, that in the unexampled era of growth and prosperity that dawns with peace, there attached mightier wealth of pride and glory than ever before to that loved boast, "I am an American citizen."

           In relinquishing the implements of war for those of peace, let your conduct ever be that of warriors in time of war, and peaceful citizens in time of peace. Let not the luster of that bright name that you have won as soldiers, be dimmed by any improper act as citizens, but as time rolls on let your record grow brighter and brighter still.

 

JOHN A. LOGAN, Major-General.

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