The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-06-28
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS NATION
AL REUNION.
FOURTH ANNUAL ENCAmPMENT
HEADQUARTERS, MARIETTA, !
ONO, May 23d, 1877.

ONO, May 23d, 1877.
TO the Veterans Of al bran ches Of
military and Nooaz Sereice through
out the United States:
COMRADES. Three annual encamp-
ments Of the National Reunion have
been held at Caldwell, Ohio, the last
one having an average daily attend
ance Of $4,000, with q States repre-
sented. The attendance last year
demonstrated that the gathering has
outgroWn the place and accommodate
tons. It has been decided, therefore,
to hold the Fourth Encampment at
Marietta, O., September 4th, 5th, 9th,
and It'll, 1877, and the Executive Com
mittee hereby extend hearty invita-
ton to all Soldiers, Sailors and Veter-
ans Of all grades and branches of the
service, without distinction, tc meet
with us as above In this matter we
know no politics, no North nor South,
but wish to meet upon the broad plat
form Of q common and united country.
The most extensive preparations are
under way to provide fer the comfort
and entertainment Of tile great gather
ing. The City has offered the use of
all public buildings, parks, &c. The
general Government and the State of
Ohio have voted us the use Of artill-
cry, tents, muskets, ammunition, bat
tie flags, &C. The Ohio National
Guards will generally encamp with us,
and Gov. Young, with staff, has &C
|cepted an invitation to be present, and
review them.-This county alone will
furnish q battalion Of 800 to 1000 men
for escort and camp duty. An i'm
mense Camp will be located near the
City, on the bank Of the Muskingum
River.
The President, all State Governors,
and leading civilians and military
men have been invited, and are gener-
ally expected in camp. Correspond
ence had with General Sherman and
General Cockrell Qate Of the Confeder-
ate seryice) lead us to hope that beth,
SO fan as they can tell now, will be
with US, and we hope to announce
others shortly.
The exercises will consist of artillery
salutes, brass band contests, dress
parades, experience meetings, sham
battles, &c.
A boarding bureau, on the Centen-
NAL plan, will be established for those
who desire private entertainment.
Those who wish to go into Camp
should from messes and bring blank
cts, &c, along We furnish shelter and
fuel for camp fires only, but Will allow
few sutler stores in Camp, where sup
plies can be had at reasonable rates.
The Executive Committee will be
pleased to take charge Of and return to
owners at the next Re Union, any relics
Of the late War that holders may be
disposed to have returned The return
Of q captured sword by Major Estes, of
Texas, to Colonel Archer, of the nth
Iowa Regiment, at the Re-Union Of
1875, was an interesting and impressive
ceremony.
Marietta can be reached by three
leading railroads and two navigable
rivers, the Ohio and Muskingum.
Direct rail connection can be made
from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Baltimore and Ioittsburg The lowest
possible excursion rates will be pro-
cured, and parties should club together
and write for rates from their respec-
tive homes, Further information
cheerfully given upon application to
the Secretary. Respectfully submitted,
y. 7. BOSWORTH,
Chairman Executive Committee.
r. B. HOOVER, Secretary.
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