This book is a record of the proceedings of the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Minnesota in 1918. The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization composed of Union veterans of the Civil War, and the encampments provided an opportunity for them to gather, reminisce, and celebrate their shared experiences. This is an important historical document, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.