...of the gallant Eegiments that so heroically stood by them and the country, even in the darkest clays of the war. They were as little specs in the long...in its archives to be sacredly kept and carefully pre served. The setting apart of the National birthday for the purpose was most appropriate. Its hallowed...

...defended them in the field, are the colors themselves. They are, aside from that, indelibly stamped 011 the hearts of the people, the most forcible mementoes...archives to be sacredly kept and carefully preserved. The congregated emblems of National and State prowess, and of regimental bravery and fraternal associations...

...extraordinary number of personal distinctions shine upon the pages. On the 4th of July, 1866, these colors were formally presented in Detroit, through...archives, to be sacredly kept and carefully preserved. A cordial invitation had been extended by the Governor to all who had served in the war to participate,...

...heroically stood by them and the country, even in the darkest days of the war. They were as little specks in the long lines of the great American armies, yet...present had followed their flags to glorious victory. The congregated emblems of National and State prowess, and of regimental bravery and fraternal associations...

...heroically stood by them and the country, even in the darkest days of the war. They were as little specks in the long lines of the great American armies, yet...archives to be sacredly kept and carefully preserved. The congregated emblems of National and State prowess, and of regimental bravery and fraternal associations...

...charge, or that might thereafter come into his possession under the provisions of the order referred to. On the Fourth of July, 1866, those colors were formally...their flags to glorious victory. A cordial invitation having been extended by the Governor to all who had served in the war, while the State authorities...

...but with strong confidence and hope by the greatest generals of the land. To bear them aloft was the signal for rebel bullets, often bringing swift and...present had followed their flags to glorious victory. The congregated emblems of National and State prowess, and of regimental bravery and fraternal associations...

...the war department to receive them. On the Fourth of July, 1866, the colors of the Michigan regiments were formally presented in Detroit, through the governor, to the state, and the occasion was honored by an appropriate celebration. A great procession was formed by the soldiers...

...extraordinary number of personal distinctions shine upon the pages. On the 4th of July, 1866, these colors were formally presented in Detroit, through...archives, to be sacredly kept and carefully preserved. A cordial invitation had been extended by the Governor to all who had served in the war to participate,...

...extraordinary number of personal distinctions shine upon the pages. On the 4th of July, 18u'6, these colors were formally presented in Detroit, through...archives, to be sacredly kept and carefully preserved. A cordial invitation had been extended by the Governor to all who had served in the war to participate,...