Till we grow grey-headed and pass away let us sustain the reputation of the noble old regiment,—for none can point to one more glorious!
Fortune threw together two organizations—the 84th P. V. and the 57th P. V.—to make up the present command. Both regiments have been in service since the beginning of the strife, and the records of both will demand respect through all coming time.
Very many of those who have been enrolled with us have fallen, and their graves are scattered here and there throughout the south.
We will not forget these; and the people of this nation will and must honor their memory—for how can they avoid it when they see little children pointing their fingers at the portrait on the wall and hear them saying: "He died for our country!"
Comrades, God bless you all! Farewell!
George Zinn,
George W. Perkins,
Samuel Bryan,
Field officers of the late 57th P. V. V.