Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-07-01
CompanyA
per II. A. KINGSLEY, Lieut.. Cong.

per II. A. KINGSLEY, Lieut.. Cong.
0. NJ. S. Glen wishes to express many
thanks to, and we'll wishes for, the
gen erous hearted people of Woodstock
for the fine treat they gave Co. A. I'd
/ Rect. Va. Vols. in the fine delicacies sent
to them, and especially to the friend for
the nice and delicious cake Sent him. for
indeed It was a dandy. l fondly pray
that she may long be spared to prepare
lust such delicacies for the boys who
have gone to the front to fight for our
noble country
Mrs. Walkers old home like apple
butter was greatly enjoyed by all Of us,
for its pure dutch flavor connected us
with the holiest aud fondest associations
Of our youthful days. The boys are busy
LAYING floors in their tents to day. They
traded hay for lumber
We were issued ten days rations con-
sisting ofbacon, beans, potatoes, onions
and bareback.
The boys are hugely enjoying the
tobacco and cigars. They act like
milionaires, for it is all that's in camp.
We vera surprised to notice in last
weeks HERALD, an item stating that Co..
A. had been engaged in a scrap with
some Of the Northern troops. The state
ment was not true, for the best of feelings
exists between the Southern and North
ern soldiers here and all are fighting
under one flag and for one cause.
All the boys are happy as the pay rolls
have been signed and sent in, and the
money is said to be in Col. Bakers tent
awaiting distribution.
Lieut. Kncisley and Sergeant Major
Hoshour captured an alligator last week
Don't imagine that we are not on the
most friendly relations with the N. c.
boys; for if you had heard Sergeant
Sheetz express himself, in language for
chile if not elegant, to parties who were
disposed to mistreat the North CAROLYN
iians Won would well understand that the
North Carolnians and Virginians are
brethren.
Lieut. II. A. Kniesley and Sergeant
Major Hoshour visited Mr. Davis and
family at Mandarin last Sunday. 1t is
Indeed nice to have kinsfolk within reach
Of camp. wish l had some down in
Cuba and Porto Rico.
The regulations about leaving camp
are becoming more strict and the penal
ties for being over time more severe
We will gradually learn that the whole
> duty of a soldier is to obey orders.
The second Virginia has erected
strong guard house and l am sorry to say
that some Of Co. A. have been quick t
, secure quarters in it.
We had grand review Of the brigade
The second held up her end maniull!
and presented a fine appearance. Col
Baker seemed TO be proud OF MS com
4 mand.
The second regiment has no canteen
For the benefit of the old rebs | woul'
say "canteen" has not the same meaning
that it had during the civil wa
7 when they had their canteen'
. filled with cold coffee or other refreshing
. drinks, strung on their shoulders. 1t
now applied to the place where refresh
ing drinks, such as beer and other liq
uids, are sold. Our colonel, seems to b
opposed TO the establishment of one i
his regiment. | believe he is RICH
- about it.
, The recruits for Co. A I'd Va. Vol
Is under command OF Corporal SAM
< Clover, reached Camp Cuba Libre o
last Thursday. Among the number wa
our old friend, Senator Jas. G. NcCun'