_Washington, December 30, 1861_.
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Joint Resolution expressive of the recognition by Congress of the
gallant and patriotic services of the late Brigadier-General Nathaniel
Lyon and the officers and soldiers under his command at the battle of
Springfield, Mo.
_Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled_, 1. That Congress deems it just
and proper to enter upon its records a recognition of the eminent and
patriotic services of the late Brigadier-General Nathaniel Lyon. The
country to whose service he devoted his life will guard and preserve his
fame as a part of its own glory.
2. That the thanks of Congress are hereby given to the brave officers
and soldiers who, under the command of the late General Lyon, sustained
the honor of the flag and achieved victory against overwhelming numbers
at the battle of Springfield, in Missouri; and that, in order to
commemorate an event so honorable to the country and to themselves, it
is ordered that each regiment engaged shall be authorized to bear upon
its colors the word "Springfield," embroidered in letters of gold. And
the President of the United States is hereby requested to cause these
resolutions to be read at the head of every regiment in the Army of the
United States.
The President of the United States directs that the foregoing joint
resolution be read at the head of every regiment in the Army of the
United States.
By command of Major General McClellan: