Connecticut western news., 1879-09-10
To All Old Soldiers
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BA7TLE-FLAe

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BATTLE-FLAG
 PARADE
 Every one of the regiments or other organ nations which took part in the war of the Union-some thirty-three or more in number -has decided to take part in the grand par ade of September 17th, when the old battle flags will be transferred to the new state cap itol It is now certain that every such or ganization will be present, including the three months men, the cavalry, light and heavy artillery, three years infantry, nine months men, and navy. There will also be large representation of the old soldiers and sailors of other states. So many inquiries are daily being received that the following in- formation is made public with the hope that it may be copied into every paper in the state, and reach the attention of every soldier and sailor:-
 i. It is expected that trains from all parts of the state will reach Hartford before 10:30 o'clock, on the 17th. Railroads connecting with the roads running to this city will make special arrangements for the day, which will BE SOLD ON ALL ROADS, good for the 17th only. The tickets will be for old soldiers and du otteys coming to Hartford on that day.
 2 Soldiers arriving will report at once to the depot, and will there hold their business meetings. and make necessary arrangements for the parade. Edch regiment a1M select Us oson conazsandsng oficers. Every soldier is recommended to bring lunch with him to eat before the parade, as the collation. will not be served until after the parade, which may be ss late ss 2:S0p. m.
 3. The parade will be formed as near Il o'clock as possible. Each regiment will be formed in platoons, each platoon to have men in platoons should be made immediately after the regimsntal meetings, so that shere may be no delay in starting. Color bearers will be in the front platoon.
 1. Uniforms. While it will not be possible to arrange for any regularity of uniform, it is suggested that the men come, so far as pos sible, in blue or dark suits, and with black felt hats. But no soldier need stay away on &C., count of lack of uniform. Officers are at ib- erty to wear their side arms, but it will not be expected except of the officers of the general staff.
 5. Music. It is hoped that all musicians who still have their instruments, (drums and far as possible, consolidated and placed at the head Of the line or at suitable divisions in the line to furnish music for all. Where the old soldiers of any town propose coming together with band, it is suggested that they send properly utilized.
 6. The colors will be delivered to the des- ignated color.bearers at the arsenal. The colors will be examined, and those which can be unfurled without detriment will be carried unfurled if the day is suitable. Those which are too badly damaged must not be unfurled. [. It is recommended that the veterans of each town form local organizations as soon as pos sible and ascertain how many men will report for duty on the 17th. This is the only way in which the citizens of Hartford can form any estimate of the amount of provisions that will be necessary.
 8. If there are any matters other than these, upon which information is needed, let ters may be addressed to J. c. Kinney, Hart