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Ocean to Ocean on Horseback: Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the JourneyGlazier, Willard W.

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Ocean to Ocean on Horseback: Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

Name: Ocean to Ocean on Horseback: Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey
Author: Glazier, Willard W.

Glazier, Willard W.

United States -- Description and travel

Had an early breakfast at Kalamazoo. Ordered _Paul_, and mounting him
rode through the Big Village to take a last look. Before leaving I
called upon Major Judson and Colonel F. W. Curtenius. The latter of whom
has had a brilliant career. Graduating from Hamilton College in 1823, he
studied law and later went to South America, enlisting in the cause of
the Brazilians. He served through the war with Mexico, was appointed
adjutant-general of Michigan in 1855, holding this office until 1861,
having received the high title of Senator in 1853 and being re-elected
to the office in 1867. The Colonel's father was a general in the war of
1812, and was for many years a member of the New York Legislature. I am
only familiar with Major Judson's military record, but his services as a
citizen are no doubt as honorable as was his career as a soldier.

With these gentlemen I entrusted the proceeds of my lecture and the
letter to Mr. Bulkley, with the request that they be transmitted to the
Monument Association at Monroe. They expressed their appreciation of my
gift in warm terms and handed me the following acknowledgments:

                                                  _August 19, 1876_.

    Received of Captain Willard Glazier the net proceeds of his lecture
    at this place, which sum is to be applied to the fund for the
    erection of a Monument to the memory of the late General Custer at
    Monroe City, Michigan. We take great pleasure in speaking of Captain
    Glazier in the highest terms, not only on account of the
    self-devotion he has manifested in a noble cause, but of his
    indomitable perseverance and energy. We trust he will, wherever he
    goes, receive the unanimous support of the citizens whom he
    addresses.

                                             F. W. CURTENIUS,
                                     _Late Colonel U. S. Volunteers_.

    I take great pleasure in fully endorsing the above, and recommending
    to public confidence and support Captain Willard Glazier, in his
    efforts in behalf of the Custer Monument Association,

                                               R. F. JUDSON,
                                       _Late Aide to General Custer_.

With an exchange of salutations and good wishes from the friends whose
courtesies I considered it an honor to receive, I left Kalamazoo for Paw
Paw. The ride between these towns was unusually trying. _Paul's_ back
was still tender, the heat was intense, and under these circumstances it
was necessary to cover fourteen miles before any refreshment could be
had.


One hundred and first Day.

                                                   _Dyckman House_,
                                                  PAW PAW, MICHIGAN,
                                                  _August Twentieth_.

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