Boston, May. 26. 1865

 

General

                        Upon reflection I am convinced that there would be a certain impropriety in the attempt to represent the 32^d Massachusetts Infantry in the procession on June 1^st, because the regiment yet exists as an organization in the field and I can imagine that the duplication of it at home would hardly be pleasant to the officers and men yet in service to whom as custodians of the flag belong properly its honors & its name.

 

                        I hope that the past officers and men, may, in battalion organization unite one of these days in welcoming home the regiment at its discharge and remembering that many of your own gallant regiment are now included with the 32^d I shall hope for your presence on that occasion

 

                                    Very truly yours

 

 

 

Brev. Brig. Gen.

            W. S. Tilton

 

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