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352 THE MAINE BUGLE.
command. He had been made sad by the memory of those
they lett to moulder on the soil of Virginia, and those who had
passed away since, eleven from his own company, Capt. Barker
among the rest. He was pleased that all who served under him
were now his friends, though they may sometimes have thought
him hard. He related several incidents in the history of the
Fourth Maine that illustrated their unflinching courage and
their devotion to the cause they fought for, and he recalled their
sufferings when, barefooted, scantily clothed, poorly fed and
often without shelter they marched weary marches, fought ter-
rific battles, hungry, cold and often without sleep for days and
nights together, and yet without murmuring. In over forty
engagements the Fourth Maine never faltered, was commonly
sent to protect the rear in retreat and always sent to the front
in the hottest engagements. Long as he was able he should
come to meet his old comrades.
The monument to the Fourth Maine was designed by Colonel
Elijah Walker and cut in Knox County granite, by the Hurri-
cane Granite Company, under the supervision of Gen. Tillson.
It is unique and handsome, and differs from all others in being
five sided, with an inscription on every side. It stands in what
has always been known as " The Devil's Den," from its rocki-
ness and roughness, on the lowest land of the field of Gettys-
burg. Here the Fourth Maine suffered its worst decimation.
Knox and Lincoln Veterans.
WARRIORS-OF-OLD ENTERTAINED IN ROCKLAND.
The Knox and Lincoln Veteran Association held its annual
reunion in Rockland, September nineteenth. This association
was organized seven years ago. The membership consists
chiefly of soldiers of the Fourth Maine Regiment and Second
Maine Battery although it includes all veterans of the army and
navy living within the limits of the two counties. The object