The National tribune., 1882-07-01
THE COMING CAMP AT GETTYSBURG.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA June 25.-Arrangements are
progressing very satisfactorily for the coming
Grand Army Encampment at Gettysburg
Delegates from nearly every Post in the De-
partment of Pennsylvania will, it is thought
participate, and there will be a number of dis
tinguish members of the Order present from
other States. Department Commander Van
derslice, in his official order referring to the
Gettysburg Encampment, says:
l. This Department will go into camp under
canvas upon the battlefield of Gettysburg, from
Saturday, July 22d, to Saturday, July Goth.
II. The camp will be located as heretofore
upon East Cemetery Hill, from which can be
had view of nearly the entire battlefield,
and Of the surrounding country for miles in
every direction.
III. The famous Weccacoe Band, of Philadel-
phia, will be in attendance during the entire
week.
Col. Bachelor, the historian of the battle,
who has given years of faithful study to the
subject, will be present, and will daily explain
the positions and movements of the troops
during the engagement.
". Tents will be provided and in readiness
for comrades upon their arrival. Each Post is
requested to bring their Post flags and guidons,
to mark their location in camp.
V. Subsistence, without lodging, at private
houses will be 70 cents per day, and should be
engaged through Comrade n. G. Wilson, of
GcttysbuI'g, with whom comrades should at once
communicate, in order to avoid confusion. Ac-
commodations in the town can also be secured
for ladies.
VI. The following extremely low rates of
transportation have been secured, but to obtain
them orders for tickets must be procured from
Headquarters not later than July 18th.
VII. From Philadelphia, tickets can be Sc
cured at Headquarters before the evening of
July q, at the exceedingly low rate of $375,
good on any train during the Encampment
A train will leave Philadelphia at noon of
Saturday, July 22d, running directly through
to Gettysburg. The Weccacoe Band will ac-
company this train, and all comrades going
from Philadelphia are requested to go at that
time. Comrades from other sections of the
Department are requested to arrange to arrive
in Gettysburg on the afternoon Of July 22d, in
order TO participate in the reception and parade.
VIII As accommodations Will only be pro-
vided for those for whom they have been
engaged commanders of Posts will readily see
the necessity Of reporting to these Headquar-
ters, without delay, the probable number of
comrades who will attend the Encampment,
thus saving confusion and disappointment. As
the coming Encampment promises to be the
largest yet held, prompt compliance with this
request is essential to the comfort of all COM
rades participating.
IX. \ number of tablets will be erected by
Posts aud regimental associations to designate
the location of regiments, or the spot where
some officer FELL and in each case the ceremo-
nies will be very impressive and interesting,
adding very materially to the weeks pleasure
and enjoyment.
The Battlefield Association have opened
wide avenue on the field, following the line of
battle from the Baltimore Pike to Round Top,
and will have the position of every Pcnnsyl-
vania regiment engaged in the battle properly
designatcdsby the time of the Encampment.