The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-28
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT
GRAND ARMY OF TuR RKPrBLIc.

GRAND ARMY OF TnH REprBLrc.
RUTLAND, VT, June II, 1872.
It having been voted at the Department
Encampment of the g. A. r., held at st.
Albans In Janury last, to have semi-an-
nual encampment In August Of this year,
and the committc appointed having decided
TO hold the same at Rutland, the Department
Commander Is earnestly requested by n
large number OF the soldiers from different
parts of the state to make such cncamp
ment the occasion Of a general reunion of
the soldiers of the war. Believing that the
veterans of Vermont would gladly avail
themselves of an opportunity to meet each
other again In camp and renew the old
friendships which resulted from CON-
mon service In the tented field, the follow
ing plan has been adopted;
That general reunion of the soldiers of
the late war be held at Rutland. Vermont,
August 9th. 18th and 9Th, 1873
That company organizations he formed
throughout the state, and that oil who at
tend the reunion shall be present in con-
nection with such organizations.
That camp be prepared on the Rutland
County Fair Grounds, with tents, wood and
straw for the use of the soldiers.
That q battalion be formed in each coun-
~, consisting of companies organized in
the different towns.
That battalion commander be appoint
ed i'll each county to appoint recruiting Of
ficcrs in each town, and attend TO the rails
ing and organization of the battalion, and
be in command of the same throughout the
encampment.
That enlistment rolls be furnished, and
as soon as sufficient number have enlist
ed in any town, or two or more adjoining
towns, to make company of not less than
| twenty-five men, the company be organized
under the direction of the battalion CON-
mander by the election of captain and
two lieutenants, and the captain to appoint
q first and second sergeant and a quarter
master sergeant
That the State be divided into four bri.
gades, and brigade commanders be appoint
ed to aid in the organization of the bat
talions and command those in their respec-
tive districts during the encampment.
That each man bring his own blankets,
aud each company bring or supply them
selves with rations.
Transportation will be furnished for fare
one way on the railroads.
That enlistments be completed by July
Is, and copies Immediately sent to these
headquarters, from which lists will be
made, that each man may readily see who
of his old comrades are present.
Arrangements will be made by which
companies may procure rations on the
ground if desired.
Distinguished generals to be invited ant
speakers obtained.
Organizations as above to he formed fol
sake of convenience, economy and system
not to abridge the freedom while in camp
That the expense of providing camp
fuel, straw, and other incidental matter
connected Herewith, be provided for b,
an assessment of not exceeding one dolla
per man if found necessary.
Further details of arrangements to b
made at council of such brigade and bat
TALON commanders as may be present a
Burlington, July 4th.
Every effort will be made to render tn
occasion one of great interest and pleasure
affording the best possible time at yer.
small cost.
/ The success and magnitude of this reun
ion of old soldiers will depend mainly o
: the efforts and energy of the brigade an
battalion commanders and recruiting off
GERS, They are therefore urged to tax
hold of the matter in earnest, and max
this the grandest and most enjOyabl
meeting ever held in Vermont
Additional circulars will be issued as al
: rangements in detail are perfected.
t BY order of
w. G. VEAzKy,
Department Commander