The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-27
LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS.

LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS.
They Express Apprecia ton of sa-
vanah's Hospitality.
Camp Onward, Nov. 26-Editor Morning
News: Were every grain of sand along
Georgia's shores burning word and every
pine leaf in her dense inland forests an
eloquent tongue at my command. Il
could not in any adequate measure ex-
press the sincere and heartfelt apprecia-
ton felt by the soldiers of the First
Texas Volunteer Infantry to the ladies Of
Savannah for their unselhsh and forcib.e
manifestation of deep interest in our
welfare in providing for US that ambrosial
feast on Thanksgiving day.
Roman festivals of history are forgot
ten; that LIE affair of Belshazzar pales
into lnsignifcance, and henceforth in
speaking of royal entertainments we SOL
dlers will refer TO that happy day the no
bic women of Savannah spread that boun-
tful repast, including every delectable
dish imaginable, in the cook ''shacks'' of
Camp Onward
Fast prlVations are overshadowed by the
enjoyment of that day, and the lonesome
boy a thousand miles from home feels re-
neWed courage to do and die for the cause
of humanity
Savannah, peerless Southern city, despite
the despoi.ing hands of Howe and Sher-
man, is still animated by the quenchless
spirit of its founders. Every Texan loud
~ sings the praises of these good people
whose kindness marks an oasis. a ROSY
day in the desert of his military life
ana IN the years to come every thought
OF savannah will twang the sweetest
string on memory's harp.
Private X. E. r.,
Company M First Texas Vol. Infantry.
Headquarters Company F, First Texas
Regiment Volunteer NATURALIZATION
Morning News; We, the members Of Com
pany F, First Texas Volunteer Infantry
desire to thank the good citizens of Sa
Vahnah and show our appreciation for
their kindness rendered the cornpanv
thanksgiving day; especially Mrs Mendes
chairman of our regiment, Mrs. Dorset
chairman of the company; Mrs Krous-
koff, Mrs. Merrihew, Miss Dorsett. the
ladies who so ably assisted in serving the
company, and as well as Jas L. Silva,
the well known crockery man for the
kindness rendered in lending the company
sufficient china to serve the royal treat
of Thanksgiving dinner. Respectfully,
Committee on Resolutions
Editor Morning News: The members of
Company c. Second Illinois, wish to ex-
press their sincere gratitude TO the ladies
of st. Patrick's parish for their untiring
and successful efforts in procuring for
them such an elaborate Thanksgiving
dinner, and especially they wish to thank
Mrs. G. w. Bandy. Mrs. H. Donoghue,
Mrs. L. Buttimer, Miss Celia Fallon, Miss
Katie Cleary, Miss Mamie Fallon, Mss
Bessie Wright, Miss Katie Mclaughlin.
Soldiers.
Camp Onward, Nov A.-Editor Morning
News: The boys of Company NJ, First
Texas, acknowledge with grateful hearts
their generous bountiful Thanksgiving
dinner One thing is sure; the ladies have
endeared themselves to every soldier in
the company, and we shall carry with US
to Cuba the very kindest feelings for them
Assuring the ladies' and people of Savan-
nah that the Texas boys can appreciate
such marks of kindness, and welcoming
them ever to our camps, we are respect
fully, Privates of Company NJ.
Editor Morning News: Company l. pro-
vost guards, Fourth Illinois. stationed at
The corner of Barnard and Huntingdon
streets, was entertained in great style
on Thanksgiving day. Long before the
hour of 10 a. m. the committee, consist
ing of Mrs. T. j. Sheftan. Mrs. L. G.
Schwarz baum, Mrs. J. j. Oppenheim and
Mrs. r. G. Witkowski arrived and took
possession of the kitchen and things in
general, decorating the tables In our ma
tional colors and spreading snow white
cloths, on which the tempting eatables
were soon placed. Everything to improve
the appetite was there, turkeys, poultry
j., %
description, jellies, cranberry sauce, pies,
cakes of every kind, and fruits so numer-
Gus that sit was impossible for the boys
to put away with all. The ladies of the
committee give many thanks to Mrs.
Krank. Mrs Nell, Mrs. Waring Russell
and Mrs Nathans and Others who so
kindly assisted them in their good work,
and special mention should be made of
firemen on Barnard and Huntingdon
streets for their promptness for handing
out means to assist in furnishing the SOL
der boys with cigars. One of the pleas
ant features of the occasion was when
souvenirs of red, white and blue "suek-
ers" were handed around, which caused
much merriment. Many praises are due
the ladies' of this committee for their
great success. Q.
Second Division Hospital. Camp Onward
Nov 25.-Editor Morning News: AS
member of the hospital corps, l, with
Others, wish to thank the ladies of Savan-
nah for their kindness and generosity in
so kindly remembering and trying to make
pleasant for the soldiers of the Seventh
Army Corps, many of whom are far from
home aud friends, our national day Of
THANKSGIVING The day set aside when we,
as nation, give thanks to our Creator
for the many blessings that have been be-
slowed upon us. Doubtless the heart OF
many a home-sick solder was cheered
and gladdened as he partook of the din
ner placed before him and thought Of the
loved ones at home, who were enjoying
themselves in the same manner. There
are many things that the soldiers in and
about the beautiful city Of Savannah have
to be thankful for. We are thankful, first,
that we are among friends, those who are
interested in US, and who are anxious for
our welfare, and well-being.