The National tribune., 1892-08-18

beers Of the Grand Army,
Chairman Edison, of the Citizens Executive
Committee, has prepared circular to be mailed
90 every Post in the United States. In order
to give it the wide publicity which 1t should
have we print it in full.
To the Grand Army of the Republic:
For the purpose of informing those members
of the Grand Army of the Republic and those
who may accompany them of the arrangements
perfected by this committee to date, with sug-
eestions for their guidance in preparing Tor
their visit TO this city in September next In at
tendance at the goth National Encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, the following
is submitted:
/. In regard TO transportation the general
trunk lines we have been advised, have agreed
upon one fare for the round trip. No COM
riajnt having been made, ii is inferred that
this has given general satisfaction. No addi-
tional information therefore, upon this subject
seems necessary from this committee.
H. l. In order that suitable accommooa-
tions can be surely and properly made ali Posts
of the GAR. contemplating attending the En-
eampmeut should through the Commander or
Adiutaut. notify Col. L. p. Wright, Chairman
of the Committee on Accommodations wash
ington. d. C.. not later than Sept OF the total
number of comrades that will visit Washing
ton.
> Halls and other places suitable for accom-
modatinp Posts can be secured at reasonable
figures but application should be made as early
IS possible.
3. To those requiring free quarters it is espe-
cially requested that they be prompt In sending
notice by Sept. 1, 1892, of the number and
name of the Posts requiring accommodation
Each application should be signed by the Com
mander or Adiutant of the Post 1t is sug-
gested that all expecting free quarters should
bring blankets to be used at night. No accom-
modations or quarters of this character Will be
furnished TO others than members OF the
GAR.
g. 1t is earnestly requested that all Posts who
have been assigned to quarters, with the num-
Der of men specified, advise this committee at
once whether the number will be less or
greater. This is important in order that the
committee may accommodate others or save eX-
penses. 1t is also requested that those who in
tend to supply their cots or mattresses should
80 inform the committee.
5. 1t is suggested that where it is convenient
for Post to do so. it would be desirable for
one of the comrades 10 reach Washington few
DAYS in advance to make ready the quarters
assigned or TO be assigned and receive and con-
duct the Post to quarters when they arrive
Such comrades should report to Col. l.. L.
Wright. Chairman Committee on Accommoda-
tion, corner Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest
v.
uiittee responsible for unsatisfactory accommo-
dations when the same has been secured by
themselves or through other parties.
e There are plenty of restaurants and eating
houses where meals and refreshments can be
had at reasonable rates.
g. To aid the Committee on Accommodation
In making proper and convenient assignments,
il is requested that each Post will advise that
committee, by telegraph or otherwise. OF the
time when they expect TO arrive in Washington
and by what route, together with the actual
Number of men leaving home.
g. Those intending to bring tents and camp
should send the number and size of the same.
1t is suggested also that they bring sacks, or
ticks, that they may be filed with straw, which
will be furnished by the Committee on Accom-
mediation without cost
III l. The wives sons and daughters Of
members Of the g. a. Z. who expect to visit
Washington are earnestly recommended to Sc
cure their quarters before taking their depart
ure from home.
g Owing to the large attendance that will
be in Washington at the coming Encampment,
snd that the capacity to furnish meals and
quarters will be taxed to the utmost, it is plain
that people other than members of the GAR.
would be running great risk Of not securing
accommodations and mourning serious discom-
fort if they do not act upon the suggestion
above made by securing quarters through the
before leaving for Washington. Those who are
early will, more time being given, undoubtedly
make the moro satisfactory arrangements.
3. Good quarters can be secured for lodgings
NJ from IS cents to $1.50, and good board and
lodgings at from $50 to $3.50 per day, in pr-
waite houses. Hotel accommodations for many
hundred can still be secured at prices ranging
from $3.50 to So each per day.
". IL is recommended that visitors should
avoid bringing baggage other than sachels, and
such as they can carry with them. Experience
of visitors at former Encampments shows that
large portion of the baggage checked has
been very difficult 70 find. Considerable guam
titles Of it are never found. and that which has
been was frequently recovered too late to use
during the visit.
Y. The temperature in Washington for the
week in September selected for the Encamp-
ment has been, as shown by the Government
Weather Bureau during the past 10 years, an
average Of Csc, the highest being 67.6' and the
lowest 62.7o. The nights are generally some
what cooler Summer clothing is all that will
be necessary.
VI. The Committee are endeayoring to make
arrangements for people TO visit battlefelds and
camping grounds Although not fully CON-
pleted with the railroads, the effort that is
being made is to accommodate all who wish to
make such visits. Committees will be stationed
at different points like Richmond, Fredericks-
burg, Winchester, Gettysburg. ETC., to furnish
information and direction 10 the people TO
reach, in the shortest way, the different battle
felds and camping grounds. Later more CON-
plete information will be furnished.
VII All Reunions will be held upon what is
known as the White Lot lGrand Army Place
Immediately south of the Executive Mansion.
The area is ample 10 erect all tents, large and
small, that will be required for Reunion pur-
poses during the week OF the Encampment.
Concentrating all the Reunions 10 be held in
this why at one point, ii is believed, will Sc
cure IN the highest degree successful meetings
of the veterans. All communications in regard
TO making arrangements for the holding of
Reunions should be addressed TO Col. John
McElroy, Chairman of the Committee on Re-
unions.
Will Capt Henry Sherwood, the City Post
master, submits an important suggestion to
those who contemplate receiving mail while in
Washington, viz: Have your letters addressed
TO the hotel or boarding house where you ex-
pect TO stop, also the name and number OF the
Post with which you are connected added AS a
part Of the superscription. Notify correspond
ents to place name and address on upper left.
hand corner Of envelope so that in event of
delivery the mail will be returned"
TX. 1t is certain that there will be many
more visitors OF the Grand Army to Washing
ton than have ever attended former Encsmp-
ments. This, Of course, necessitates arrange
ments being made on a much larger and more
expensive scale all of which the citizens of
Washington have attempted to appreciate and
prepare for.
In view of the misapprehension which has
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