Resolved, That in the name of our comrades scattered throughout this broad land, we desire to express our gratitude to the citizens and legislators of those States which have established homes and schools for the maintenance and education of the orphans of our deceased brethren, and that we invoke the blessings of Heaven upon them. And that we earnestly urge upon the citizens and legislators of those States where no such provision has been made to take immediate steps to fulfil the obligations imposed upon them by the casualties of the late war, and to redeem their pledges made to the brave volunteers, to care for their families during their absence and in case of their death, by establishing homes for both orphans and widows, so far as their necessities may demand.

Resolved, That the pledges and recommendations made by conventions and legislative bodies to give preference to soldiers (other things being equal) for appointment to civil avocations and Government positions, whereby our disabled comrades might serve both the country and themselves at the same time, and be enabled to earn an honest and honorable livelihood, are daily impressed upon our minds by the fact that their claims for labor and positions are, in many portions of our country, almost entirely ignored, and that, in the name of our crippled comrades, we respectfully ask the honorable redemption of those pledges.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered to the Commander-in-Chief, and the Adjutant General and his Assistants, for their self-sacrificing and efficient labors during the past year, in the organization and building up of our Order.

Resolved, That the soldiers, citizens, and authorities of the beautiful City of Cincinnati are hereby requested to receive our hearty thanks for the facilities furnished us, and the interest manifested in our behalf, and that their kindness and good-fellowship will hereafter be cherished among our fondest recollections.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be returned to the Commander of the Department, to the Posts of Cincinnati, Cincinnati authorities, railroads, and citizens of the city, for the cordial reception extended to the members of the National Encampment.

Which were unanimously adopted.

After a solemn prayer by the Chaplain-in-Chief, the Encampment adjourned sine die.

APPENDIX.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Grand Army of the Republic in account with N. P. Chipman, A. G., G. A. R.

28.

11.

66

90

March 1. To cash paid for rent, month of February.

50.00

66

"W. T. Collins, for services rendered at Headquarters from
Feb. 1, 1868, to May 1, 1869......
"N. P. Chipman, to reimburse him for personal expenses as
Adjutant General, and not in items of account............

750.00

250.00

1868.

Disbursements by W. T. Collins, A. A. G., on account of G. A.
R., paid by NP. Chipman.

1863.

Dec.

28. To cash paid expenses to and from Baltimore for same pur

The foregoing is a correct statement of my account with the Grand Army of

the Republic.

1.50

1.05

7.00

1.16

1.00

7.00

6.00

7.00

5.00

1.00

50

$3,004.83

1.262.87

$1,741.96

May 12, 1869.

N. P. CHIPMAN, A. G.

Grand Army of the Republic in account with J. T. Owen, S. V. Commander-in-Chief.

1868.

Jan'y 17. Cash advanced to B. F. Stephenson, late A. G., on account.... $500 00

to A. S. Evans, Secretary, &c., of the National
Encampment held at Philadelphia, Pa., Jan.
15, 16, and 17, '68..........

Merrehew & Son for printing 20,000 copies of the revised

Grand Army of the Republic in account with B. F. Stephenson, late A. G. 1868.

Jan'y 17. To balance on account of expenditures as A. G.........

46

By cash from J. T. Owen, advanced......

.$1,285.56 500.00

Balance due on account..........

$785.56

The foregoing is a correct transcript from the books of the A. G. O., G. A. R.

May 12, 1869.

N. P. CHIPMAN, A. G.