The reunion of the Third Regiment Association was held in Whitman, July 31, 1902. This being the home of our genial comrade, B. S. Atwood, nothing was wanting to make the day all that could be desired by the boys.
Order was called at 10.30 A. M., Col. Silas P. Richmond in the chair. His earnest greeting was received with the old-time applause. A hearty welcome was given to all the comrades by Sergt. B. S. Atwood. Prayer by the chaplain. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report showed $17.77 on hand. Comrade Ezra F. Sampson extended a cordial invitation to the Association to meet at East Bridgewater in 1902. This was accepted. The board of officers for the last year were re-elected. James S. Tripp and J. P. Hill were added to the Executive Committee. A collection of $9.09 was taken.
The Women’s Relief Corps of Whitman furnished an excellent dinner. The remainder of the day was given to speech-making by several comrades. The reunion in Whitman passes into history as a very pleasant one, long to be remembered.
George A. Grant, Secretary.
The Association met in East Bridgewater, Aug. 5, 1903. The day was rainy and the call to order by the President at 10.10 A. M. found but fifty-six members present. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report showed $10.11 on hand, with all bills paid. The publication of the regimental history received the sanction of all members present. It was voted that a member from each company be elected to write its company history.
The following were elected: Company A, John G. Gammons; Company B, B. S. Atwood; Company C, James B. Smith; Company D, Vernon Wade; Company E, Fred T. Maxfield; Company F, Benjamin Card; Company G, Ira B. Tripp; Company H, William H. Luther; Company I, Jabez M. Lyle; Company K, Henry Manley.
Chaplain Snow was elected to prepare the history of the field and staff, also the history of the regiment, and publish the same in book form.
The comrades stood at attention while the secretary read the names of those who had died during the past year. Greetings were ordered sent to Capt. Otis Baker (the only living captain), now in the distant West.