Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
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yelIow-fever.
An immune regiment Is being raised b,
Colonel ]. s. Petit. an officer Of tbs
regular army. and he wants six com
panies from Virginia. With a view tt
securing these companies he has ad-
dressed the following letter to Lieutenant
Croxton, United States army:
War Department,
Adiutant-Generals Office,
Washington, May u. 1888
My Dear Croxton,--I nave been APP
oointed colonel os the Fourth United
states Volunteers (lmmunes). Virginia
~ In my territory. / want 10 raise five or
SIX companies in the State. Can you help
me by suggesting names of good men
VINO can organize companies as captains?
1 prefer graduates OF Virginia Military
institute and other military colleges. VIII
be glad of any assistance.
Yours in haste. J. s. PETIT.
Bnnquet tn Peninsula Guards.
The officers and men of Company ID,
the Peninsula Guard, Hampton, Third
regiment. enjoyed a sumptuous banquet
at Murphy's last night, given by former
residents Of Hampton now living In Rich
mond.
There were few members Of the COM
pany absent when Rev. DR.. j. j. Gravatt
invoked the divine blessing upon those
gathered about the groaning board. and
there were present also a number OF i'm
vited guests.
After an hour or more spent In discuss
Ing the viands that have made Murphy's
famous, Captain John Curtis who pre-
sided, made a graceful and eloquent
speech, referring to his residence in the
Old city on the roads. and the happy
years spent there before ne came to re-
side in Richmond. and paying an elo-
quent tribute to the people OF Hampton.
Captain Curtis's remarks elected great |
applause.
OTHER SPEAKERS.
He was followed by numerous speak |
ers, inciuding Rev. DR.. j. j. Grayatt. /
Colonel William T.. Cutshaw. Captain |
Hope, Sergeant Jones. Captain Frank |
cunningham, Private Booker, Mr.. T. A. |
OaIy' ana others. all making only brief |
talks, in praise of old Hampton. the SOL
lers which she Is sending to the front
promising to conduct themselves in
manner that would not bring shame TO
Ter fair name, while those who we're
heir hosts wished them godspeed.
captain Gordon McCabe sent a letter
expressing his regrets at inability to be
PRESENT, and saying he would pray for
he safe return Of the men, covered with |
,lory.
General p. I. Woodfn. commandant at |!
he National Soldiers Home, at Hamp-
on, send the following telegram:
National Soldiers Home, Virginia.
May 25 1898.
'aptain Frank Cunningham, Richmond. |
Va.
Have just returned from long leave
absence. Work will not permit me to
ave this evening. Present my greet
lgs to Hampton company. 1 am sure
ley will return from the conflict covered
18th honor p. T. WOODFIN
1t was nearly II o'clock when the I
osts and guests arose. "Auld Lang :
yne' was sung, DR.. Gravatt pronounced
le benediction, and the soldiers hur-
ed back to Camp Lee. jg
THE HOSTS AND GUESTS. b
The banquet was rendered by Rich d
ond people who used to be residents | /,
Hampton, including Captain John A.
1rtis, Rev. ]. j. Gravatt, Captain Frank y
Colonel w. Il. Cutshaw, Il
essrs. 7. Archer Cary. William II. Cur a
;, w. T.. Armistead John Ayers a
lomas c. Cunningham, S. +. White
q Fred Elicit. II
Besides the members of the company.
ere were also present as guests a
essrs. Il. II. Ferguson, w. T. Smelling. | II
j. Starke, J. T. w. Curtis; Captain | :.
Iylor, Company F. Second Regiment: II
II. Peek, of the Soldiers Home; d.
orge Booker, of Old Point, and last. | tc
t not least, Master Thomas S.arke | .,
rtis, in full regimentals. =,