The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-06-09
Our 400 Day Correspondence.
CAMP WASHBURN
MILWAUKEE, June Sth 1864.

MILWAUKEE, June 6th 1864.
Mr.. EDITOR;
We still linger in camp, while every man
is impatient to be off On Friday of las
week eight companies were mustered in, and
the balance of the regiment is daily expect
ed. On Saturday, clothing was attributed
to the men and the regiment now
presents a fine appearance. The
vulcanized rubber poncho tent blank
ct, manufactured by the Phoenix Rub
Der CO. has been issued to the men, and it is
an article that cannot be to highly priced.
This week arms, knapsacks and other &C
coutrements have been issued, SO that W
are now nearly complete in our outfit. T.
On Saturday last the ladies of the city
served up splendid collation. for the whole
regiment The barracks were thoroughly
scrubbed out, and ornamented with bushes
for the occasion, and the whole scene pre-
sented pleasing aspect. The tables fairly
groaned under the weight of luxuries which
were furnished by the liberality of the ladies,
and every thing which one need wish for
was to be found among them.
The boys in their uniforms, new
and bright, presented solderly appearance
and we are happy to add that their conduct
on the occasion accorded with their appear
ance and was all that their officers cod wish,
not a single instance of ungentlemanly con-
duct was witnessed. Three rousing cheers
and tiger were given by the whole regi-
ment tor the ladies who had furnished the
entertainment. On Monday they came
again into camp, and presented each man
with a set of three small cloth bags, for car
rying coffee tea and sugar Too much
praise cannot be bestowed upon the patri-
otto ladies of Milwaukee for their liberality
They seem to be ever mindful of the wants
of the soldier, and with the blessing of such
friends at home to sustain us, we hope to be
able to accomplish something in the field
| A large number of Co. G. went home to
spend the Sabbath, and as you are aware,
had narrow escape from death, by the me-
lancholy accident which occurred at the Ke
nosha rail road bridge. A wild rumor, soor
reached camp that so to 40 Of our boys haC
been killed, and occasioned a Tremendous
excitement, till some of the returning boys
gave assurance that none of them were MUIR
| ed.
We now have daily battalion drill at
P NJ Yesterday while on parade a presen-
tation was made to Lieut. Col Crane of &
new and elegant sword, cash and belt The
presentation speech was made by Col. But.
trick, and responded to by the recipient.
We omitted to mention in our last, that DR.
John Benedict of Salem have received t.,
appointment of second Assistant Surgeon
to the regiment. He is deservedly popular
among the men and assiduous in his atten-
tons to their wants. ....
| The Col informs us that we are liable to
receive marching orders at any moment
and says no more furloughs can be granted
to go further than the city.
The bounty fund raised by the citizens Of
Kenosha County has been distributed to the
amount of $40 per man and two or three
hundred dollars received as sick fund,
which if not expended, will be divided among
the members of the company on their return.
Some of the younger boys felt immensely
rich with S 90 in ''greenbax," in their
pockets and it was amusing to see how freely
they floated, and it is to be presumed that
some pockets were nearly empty in few
days Our company acknowledgements are
due to Mr.. Holt Of Pleasant Prairie for a
large and splendid cheese donated.