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survivors of the war; from " Regimental Losses of the American Civil War," by Fox;
and from J. W. Kirkley's manuscripts of his history of Maryland troops during the Civil
War.

While this work may not be as complete as some would wish, while it may be
thought that a more particular account of individual deeds should have been given, it
must be remembered that the primary object of the publication is to preserve a faithful,
true and impartial record of the names and length of service of those Marylanders who
served their country in the late conflict, to be held in honor and reverence not only by
the survivors and the descendants of their departed comrades in this day and genera-
tion, but by every patriotic Marylander for generations to come.

L. ALLISON WILMER,

GEO. W. F. VERNON, Commissioners.

JAMES H. JARRETT,

ADDENDUM.

It is only fair that credit should be given Colonel George W. F. Vernon for his
invaluable services as one of the Commission. While all of the members of the Com-
mission attended meetings and exercised general supervision, the clerical work was
under the immediate charge and constant supervision of Colonel Vernon, as Secretary.
and he compiled and prepared the historical part of this record.

L. ALLISON WILMER,

President of the Commission.