We had the pleasure of meeting Maj. Farwell of the gallant 31st Iowa, in town to-day. The Maj. entered the service as Capt. of Co. H. 31st, Iowa infantry and has proved himself a brave man, and meritorious officer, and has been deservedly promoted to his present honorable position.
– Published in The Monticello Express, Monticello, Iowa, Monday, July 10, 1865