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Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland,
That the State of Maryland hereby declares her
intention to afford such relief, at as early a date in
the regular session as possible, to her volunteers
now in the service of the United States, or who
may hereafter enlist in such service, and their fam-
ilies, as will place them on equal footing with the
volunteers from the other loyal States.
Resolved, That we tender our thanks to those
gallant men from Maryland who, at a time of gen-
eral disaffection, and in conspicuous contrast with
the treasonable conduct of others of her sons, now
in arms against their country, still hold fast to
their allegiance, and, in the most trying crisis of
our State affairs, so nobly illustrated the ancient
loyalty of Maryland.
Resolved further. That without wishing to draw
any invidious distinction, the gratitude of the people
of Maryland, is eminently due to Colonel John R.
Kenly, of the First Maryland Regiment, for his
early, prompt and distinguished services in the
cause of his country.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent by the Speaker of the House and President of
the Senate, to the commanding officers of the
Maryland Regiments.
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Assented to
March 10,1862.
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