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In the battle's front, where bullets are flying, 
Where the valiant bleed, and heroes are dying; 
O'er our fields of dead, on the tombs of the brave
Is seen our free flag, it shall ever there wave,
From the lakes to the gulf, from sea to sea,
Vile slavery is dead, our flag is now free. 

SOLDIER'S MONUMENT,
AT FREDERICKSBURG, Va. 

At a preliminary meeting, held in the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 16, 1865, composed of officers and soldiers, loyal citizens and refugees, it was resolved to hold a MASS-MEETING on the Battle Field, at this place, on THURSDAY, the 12th of October next, for the purpose of organizing a Monument Association, the object of which will be the erection of a suitable Monument on the plain, in rear of the town, to commemorate the heroic deeds of our officers and soldiers who have fallen on this historic ground in defence of their country. 
All officers and soldiers who fought in the Battle of Fredericksburg, are especially invited to attend; also, all others from every section of our restored Union whose exertions in the past have contributed to the re-establishment of our Federal authority. Those who receive this notice, and will consent to participate as speakers, are requested to inform the Secretary. 
After the election of permanent officers of the Association, a collection will be taken. Visitors from the North can reach this place by the daily line of steamers and railroad from Washington, or on the steamer which leaves Baltimore on every Tuesday evening, arriving here on the following Wednesday evening, and returning on Friday morning. By the latter route, an opportunity will be offered to see the beautiful country through which the Rappahannock runs. 
The Committee will provide every accommodation, and endeavor to obtain a reduction of fare by both routes, to half price. 
The press are respectfully invited, and are requested to give this meeting a conspicuous notice. 
JOSEPH WILLIAMS, President. 
CHAS. W. TANKERSLEY, Secretary.

Committee of Arrangements:
Major HENRY TERWILLIGER, 1st N.Y.M. Rifles. Lieut. W. HENRY RYAN, 1st N.Y.M. Rifles.
A. WATSON, J. MITZELL. CHARLES WILLIAMS, P.M. 

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[[image: two gravestones, one a large obelisk, one a smaller more traditional gravestone, each with American flags on top]]