A Tribute to Worth

At a meeting of the Hickory Grove Literary Association, held March 15^th, 1862, the following resolution was unanimously carried:–

Resolved, that we have heard with pleasure and gratification of the heroism of our former associate, STEPHEN SPELLITICH, of the Iowa 2d, and do appreciate his bravery as exhibited at the battle of Fort Donelson.

On Motion, the Secretary was requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the DAVENPORT WEEKLY GAZETTE for publication.

WM. H. COOK, Pres.

JOHN P. DOSCH, Sec.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Saturday Morning, March 22, 1862, p. 1