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Order of the Procession At the Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Monument in the Soldiers' National Cemetery, July 4, 1865. (List of participants printed on right side of bifolium printed sheet beginning with Chief Marshal. Major General John W. Geary. On reverse side of sheet printed on right side appears Order of Exercises in the Cemetery. Music, Prayer by the Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, D.D. Music, Introductory Remarks byThe President of the United States. Music. Laying of the Corner Stone'. Address by the Governor of Pennsylvania. Music. Oration by Major General O.O. Howard. Music. Poem by Col. C.G. Halpine (Halphin). Music. Benediction by Rev. D.T. Carnahan. Music. One copy of this sheet measuring 19.5 cm x 24 cm ivory colored paper.)