Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-08-12
CAMP NOTES.
CAMP CUBA LIBRE, NEAR JACKSON
VILE. FLA.

VILE. FLA.
Mr.. Elijah Shull Of Co. A. who wa:
quite sick with typhoid fever for about
seven weeks is now convalescent.
He is in fine spirits now. as he antici-
pates soon hearing the soft murmurs OF
Cedar Creek again.
First SergeantF. w. Jones of Co. A.
has been discharged.
We have a very efficient police guard
in Jacksonville. They require all the
soldiers that visit the city to be Of neat
appearance, keep their coats buttoned
and to behave themselves. The lessons,
we hope will prove of value tie many OF
our boys.
Theoretically, we have no whiskey in
camp. practically, we are like local
option town. Those that want it, man
age in some way to get it.
There was some disappointment when
it was learned that the Sd Va. had been
selected to 80 to Porto Rico. However
our chances to get to Cuba are still
good, as everybody believes that the
Seventh corps will be the Amy of oc-
cupation.
Mrs. Capt. J. W. Magruder arrived
last Wednesday. TO say that all the
boys in camp we've glad to see her would
hardly express our feelings. She has
visited us and seems to be delighted
with camp life. really believe that she
would like to b. Il soldier. She was very
much pleased with our bake oven, and
thought if she had it at home she would
have to bake only once, every six
months.
A large number OF sick have been sent
to Pablo Beach. This convalescent
camp. and is delightfully."- situated. There
are four degrees OF sickness here: First,
sick in camp and excused from duty,
second. in the hospital, third, slightly
convalescent. and sent to Pablo Beach,
fourth, convalescent, a thirty day fur
Tough and transportation home.
The paymaster arrived lat Wednes-
day. There is no officer Of the army
whose duties interest the soldiers moro
than do those Of the payinaster He is |
popularand if one could pay
the whole army, he would stand Il good
chance for the Presidency.
We have now over $4,000 men en-
camped near jacksonville. The mer-
chants of the city begin to think that
good times have come again. for the
soldiers have certainly bridged over the /
usually dull summer season.
The band of the Second Virginia j.
the pride Of every member OF the regi-
ment. We have also a fine orchestra and
as a result The lovers OF good music Ind
here ample opportunity TO indulge their
taste
On last Saturday night, the two gave
a musical treat at st. James Park which
was largely attended and was an oc-
casion Of great JOY to all who were
present
The latest report is that our corps Is
certain to 20 to Cuba and that we will
serve out our full time OF enlistment,
we have peace OF war
1t is now reported that our corps will
be sent north, i'm short time 10 encamp.
4 part Of it is thought will 90 to North
Carolina. lfIhe second regiment could
select the locatiOnt il would be in the
Valley.
We expect TO move or camp three
miles from the present location next
Wednesday.
Sergeant SAM. Shcetz has received a
furlough and will start for home IN a
day or two.
Our regiment was paid Ot'on Saturday |
and the boys all feel happy.
The cantecn conducted by Mr. Tom.
Magruder is doing a ilouri hing bust
ness. lie sells any quantity OF pies and
other edibles, not included in army
ratiOns.
Many Of the boys hope to get home. on
"A short furlough, before we are ordered |
TO Cuba. We conld eesily spare few
from each company FOR short visits.
Col Baker issued an order compli-
menting the regiment for their prompt
in forming preparatory to target
practice.