Grand Army of the Republic

After the Civil War, Union soldiers formed Grand Army of the Republic or GAR Posts. Much has been written about these posts; today in honor of Memorial Day, here is a transcript of the application for a GAR Post charter for #632 Selah Cornwell in the town of Scipio:

Scipio Cayuga Co NY             July 10 1888

Assistant Adjutant General of the Department of New York

Grand Army of the Republic

We, the undersigned honorably discharged Soldiers and Sailors of the Army and Navy of the United States, now residents of Scipio, County of Cayuga, State of New York, do respectfully apply for a CHARTER for a POST of the Grand Army of the Republic, to be located at Scipio County of Cayuga under the jurisdiction of the Department of New York, G. A. R., subject to the regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic, an the Department of New York thereof.

Benj. S. Cain

T. C. Tallman

Leonard Williams

Frederick R. Hart

Wilbur M. Clark

Erastus Jordan

Samuel Winters

Chester Sincerbox

Philip Strong

Francis Flynn

A.W. Jaquett

P. T. Shorkley

James H. Hartnett

Morto Palmer

J. D. Adams

Crossed out:

D. P. Lapuer (?)

Benj. T. Gould

A. A. Austin

We recommend that Post Commander Frederick Cossum of Seward Post muster Cornwell Post

Please return Charter to Rev. D. P. Lapuer (?) Scipio Center NY