Title
Decoration of the Plot of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Thomas E.G. Ransom
Description
Excerpt from Chicago Tribune with information on the decoration of the plot of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Thomas E.G. Ransom.
Source
"At Rosehill," Chicago Tribune, May 31, 1869.
Date
May 31, 1869
Original Format
Newspaper
Text
Just below these graves lay General Ransom. At the head of his long home was a magnificent wreath made in the form of a shield, inside the shield being a tasteful wreath of white roses surrounding a neatly-formed letter R. Rosettes of red, white and blue ribbon were hung on the outside of the shield, and steamers of the same colors flowed to the ground. The grave itself was literally covered with flowers, and a beautiful wreath was placed in the middle of the mound. The star which marks the spot whence the monumental marble rises was strewn with rose leaves. If there be any virtue to the dead in flowers, the gallant General certainly reaped all the benefit.