Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-07-03
'Ehe soldiers, Reunion.

We are pleased to learn that steps are
being taken to have a general reunion of
soldiers in Vermont. Aside from one or
two regimental organizations, there has
been no opportunity IN this State for the
rank and file TO meet each other in a reg
ular soldiers gathering since the close of
the war. The reunions hitherto have
been limited to the officers; but now
plan has been adopted which viii afford
the rank and file as well as officers,
throughout the State, an opportunity to
gather around veritable camp-fres, and
return for a brief period to the regular
tent-life of the field, which has such a
fascination for all men, whether they
have served i'm the army or not.
We regard it as very fortunate for
Rutland that this meeting of veterans
may be had at this place, if we in Rut-
land so desire. Other towns are very
anxious to secure this honor, and we are
informed that gentlemen from Burling-
ton are ready to pledge a fund of five
hundred dollars towards the expense of
the encampment, if the s ldiers will
meet in that city. We are sure that
Rutland will not lose the advantage and
honor of this reunion by lack of sub
stantial encouragement to the gentlemen
who have the matter of location in
charge, and who are agreed to come
here, provided they receive sufficient To-
cal encouragement.
The provisional plan adopted, subject,
however, to modification at meeting in
Burlington on the Fourth of July, is set
forth in the following
CIRCULAR:
HEADQUARTERS DEPT. VERMONT, }
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, +
RUTLAND, June II. }
It having been voted at the Depart
ment Encampment of the q. A. r.,
held at st. Albans in January last, to
have a semi-annual encampment in Au-
gust of this year. and the committee ap-
pointed having decided to hold the same
at Rutland. the Department commander
is earnestly requested, by large num-
ber of soldiers from different parts of
the State. to make such encamdment the
occasion of a general reunion of the SOL
diers 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 a
| common service in the tented fold, the
following plan has been adopted,
That a general reunion of the soldiers
of the late war be held at Rutland, Vt,
| August 9th, 7th and 8th, 1878.
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 Rut-
land County Fair Grounds, with tents,
wood and straw for the use of the SOL
diers.
That a battalion be formed in each
county, consisting of compaies organized
in the different towns.
That battalion commander be ap-
pointed in each county to appoint re-
cruiting officers in each town, and at
tend to the raising and organization OF
the battalion, and be in command OF
the same throughout the encampment.
That enlistment rolls be furnished, anC
as soon as a sufficient number have en-
! listed In any town, or TWO OF more au
ioining towns, to make a company Of
not less than twenty-five men, the com
pany to be organized under the direction
of the battalion commander by the elec
ton of captain and two lieutenants
and the captain to appoint first ane
second sergeant and quarter-naster ser
geant. -. -,
brigades. and brigade commanders b'
annointed to aid in the organization o
tbe battalions and command those in thel
respective districts during the encamp
ment.
That each man bring his own blankets
and each company bring or supply them
selves with rations.
Transportation will be furnished 10
fare one way on the railroads.
That enlistments be completed b,
July Is, and copies Immediately sent t
these headquarters, from which list
will be made, that each man may read
ily see who of his old comrades are pres
ent.
Arrangements will be made by whIcl
companies may procure rations on III
ground if desired.