The Grand Army of the Republic was an organization similar to the American Legion, but was comprised of veterans of the Union Army following the American Civil War. This charter, dated December 30th, 1873, likely granted the GAR usage of the hall now occupied by the Legion. The displayed date is incorrect because the website doesn't allow the input of any year prior to 1910.
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rmy of the Repblic Charter is held at Ray Stone Post for many reasons, but no known that they met or held control of this #2 School Bldg.
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The Grand Army of the Republic Charter of A.E.Andrews Post # 133? held at Ray Stone American Legion Post 238, at 2 School St., Shrewsbury, MA., for the folllowing reason; WE the Ray Stone A.L. Post 238, did not want to lose any part of Veterans' serrvice to the Town and Nation. Don Gray, Past Commander of Post 238. That is the only reason the Charter is in our custody, the GAR never held meetings at the post's quarters.