National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-07-18
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTT.
MINT OF VERMONT G.. A. II.

MINT OF VERMONT G. A. II. I
. Rutland, June II, 1873.
1t having been voted at the De
partment Encampment of the &. A
r., held at st. Albausin January
last, to have a Semi-annual En-.
cainpment in August Of this year
and the committee appointed hav
ing decided to hold the same a
Rutland, the Department Command
er is earnestly requested, by q large
number of soldiers from differer,
parts Of the Sta.e. to make sucl
Encampmcnt the occasion Of . gen
eral 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 re-
suited from common service in the
tented field, the following plan mas
been adopted:
That . general reunion OF the
soldiers of the late war be held at
Rutland, VT, August 9th. 7th and
9th, 1873.
That company organizations be
formed throughout the State, and
that all who attend the reunion shall
be present in connection with such
organizations.
That . camp be prepared on the
Ru tland County Fair Grounds, with
tents, wood and straw for the use
of the soldiers,
That a battalion be formed in
each county, consisting of companies
organized in the different. towns.
That a battalion commander he
appointed in each!county, to appoint
recruiting officers. in each toy 4, and
attend to the raising and organiza-
ton Of the battalion, and be in com.
mand Of the same throughout the
encampment.
That enlistment rolls be furnished,
and as soon as sufficient number
have been enlisted 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 commander by the election
Of q captain and two lieutenants,
and the captain to appoint y first
and second sergeant and quarter
master sergeant.
That the State be divided into
four brigades, and brigade com.
manders be appointed to aid in the
organization of the battaliOns and
command those In their respective
districts during the encampment.
That es.n man bring his own
blankets, and each company bring
or supply themselves 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 head quarters, from whic h
lists will be made, that each man
may readily see who of his old com.
RACES are present.
Arrangements will be made by
which companies may procure their
rations on the ground if desired.
Distinguished generals to be
invited and speakers obtained.
Organizations ~ above to be
formed for convenience, economy
and system, not to abridge the free
dom while in camp.
That the expense Of providing .
camp, fuel, straw, and other incident
al matters connected Herewith, he
provided for by an assessment Of
not exceeding one dollar per man il
found necessary.
Further details Of arrangements
to be made at o council OF such
brigade and battalion commanders
a. may be present at Burlington,
July 4th.
Every effort will b. made to rem.
der the occasion one of great inter.
est and pleasure, affording the best
possible time ct very small cost.
The success and magnitude of this
reunion will depend mainly on the
efforts and energy of the brigade
and battalion commanders and
recruiting officers. They are there.
fore urged to take hold OF the
matter IN earnest, and make this
the grandest and most enjoyable
meeting ever held in Vermont.
Additional circulars will be
issued % arrangements in detail
arc perfected.
By ORDER OF
w. G. VEAZEY,
Department Commander.
J. II. GOulding,
Asst. Adjutaut General.