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From the Belleville, Illinois City Council minutes for July 18^th, 1904. Page 535. (typed as written)

The following resolution offered by Alderman Winter was on motion of Alderman Tiemann adopted.

Whereas, General Peter Joseph Osterhaus, was a citizen of Belleville, before he enlisted in the war for the preservation of the Union and by his patriotic conduct and meritorious services reflected great honor upon our city, and,

Whereas, General Osterhaus, after an absence of many years from Belleville and his adopted land, has returned unto our midst,

Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Belleville, that in recognition of the services rendered by General Osterhaus to our country and in recognition of the honor he has reflected upon our City, we confer upon him honorary citizenship of the City of Belleville. 207.141.130.2 (talk) 19:46, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]