The final [illegible]

General John Tipton – U.S. Senator



The love of trees was a marked peculiarity of – General Tipton

This was shown in his care for the preservation of the old forest

Oaks - that stood around the roadside near his residence on

The Wabash and in the deer park – which he preserved

His donation of “Spencer Square” – Logansport – to the city – was –

a gift – that did not stand the strong test of the Law – it fell

back to his heirs – “Spencer Square” – was a reservation of a

beautiful grove of forest trees; it was a monumental = spot

rural in its aspect – and inviting – to the ramblers – who sights

the shade in the heat of summer = Separated from this

square by the distance of a few rods = was the old grave

yard – a donation of Genl Tipton to the city of Logansport

Many marks of the natural beauty of this sacred spot seem

presumed  - in the many groups of forest trees – spared by the

axe – under the direction of the generous donor.

            In the center of “Spencer Square” – named after his

father in law – Captain Spier Spencer who fell at Tippecanoe

General John Tipton was buried – it was his chosen spot for

his final earthly act.  I remember the funeral well being

present .1839.  Two years – previous to his – death and burial=in the grove

Young Bell – son of the venerable Major Bell, [illegible] living 1873 – a

Cadet of West Point – came home on a visit 1837 and died suddenly – The

Cadets of West Point – did honor to his memory – by erecting a monument

over his grave- [illegible] placed on the West Side of the Square –

         By the side of General Tipton – was buried about two years

         after his death – The consent of an old friend [illegible]