The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
THE SEVENTH
MAKES ITS
FINAL EXIT
Broke Camp Yester-
day.
ACCORDED MANY H0NORS
IT'S GOING HOME WAS AN I'M
PRESSIVE CEREMONY.
IT'S GOING HOME WAS AN I'M
PRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Colonel Berry and His Officers For
mally Paid Their Last Re-
spects to Brigadier Gen
eral Miller.

spects to Brigadier Gen
eral Miller.
Under circumstances that were quietly
| impressive the Seventh Regiment Cali
fornia Volunteers marched from the Pre-
sidio yesterday morning and began its
homeward journey to Los Angeles. The
| departing soldiers were accorded the pre-
scribed military honors by General Mar
Gus p. Miller and the organizations form
ing the First Brigade. large concourse
| of people crowded the line of march to
witness the departure of the Seventh.
The men were in happy frame of mind.
Their countenanceS were bathed in smiles
and perspiration, and during their march
| to the ferry they frequently drowned the
| rhythmic tramp of their feet in
mighty burst of cheers that bespoke more
forcibly than words the happiness that
was theirs.
There was large crowd at the Pre-
sidio to see the regiment off, and this
was greatly augmented by the addition
of the soldiers of the Second Brigade.
In accordance with the order issued by
General Miller the First Brigade, was
! formed on Lombard avenue. Shortly
! after o'clock the regiment marched on
to its parade. and Captain Alfonso quick
| ly went through the work of putting 1t
into its last regimental formation. Then
he turned it over to Colonel Berry, who
gave the necessary orders and the regi-
mental line of masses broke into, col
umn of companies and the Seventh
marched gladly through its camp out
on to the main road of the Preside,
up Home, Sweet Home" The First
Brigade presented arms as the regiment
passed. and the colors of each command ma
were lowered in honor to those of the
Seventh, which in turn were lowered in
acknowledgment. In passing General
Miller, whose position was midway OF his
! bri
! Syne." the departing officers saluted their
former commander and in turn were sa,
and amid the silence OF all present the
Seventh made it's exit from the Preside
There were to be heard upon all sides
expressions of sympathy for COLONEL Ber-
| ry and the regiment generally. The sim
plicity of the ceremonies attending the
Seventh sN going away were Impressive
| because of their nature. Colonel Berry
marched at the head of his command,
but despite his military bearing and the
there was something that clearly showed
his keen disappointment and the deter
mination to abide his time and vindica-
ton.
Before leaving Colonel Berry and his
| officers formally CALLED upon General Mil
Ter at his headquarters, and Colonel Ber-
officers and for himself, thanked the
general for his many kindnesses ana e1.
pressed ms ms f1RepndY reaons that have
| always existed between the regiment ana
| General Miller, and stated that It's men
| and officers would always hold him in
kind and affectionate regard.
The following communications were re-
ceived by the Red Cross. and Catholic
! Truth Societies yesterday from the medi-
| cal department of the Seventh California
Volunteer Regiment, which was mustered
out few days ago, and are self-explana-
| tory:
To the Red Cross Society: We the under
signed officers of the medical department in
| Co1ff ted
Volunteers, desire to publicly acknowledge the
great debt of gratitude that we owe the tadies
helpful and noble work in behalf Of our sick
men.
| their work in our behalf. From the very first
days of our military service we have found
esneciaIIv by faithful personal labor. They
have been ever willing to respond to the call
who have been saved from death lifelong
suffering through the work OF this society can
Mesdames Harrington. Merrill, Easton, Corn
WALL Martin, Powers and Van Slyke of River
side and many others who have regularly vis-
tied our camp in the interest of the society.
We extend thanks to every individual
citizen of San Francisco who received US with
such generous hospitality treated with such
courtesy and manifested such high apprecia-
bv their willingness to aid and assist US on any
and every occasion. and by opening their homes
and hospitals to our SICK IA our nfn sver tbn
of you as being the most liberal and patriotic
people earth. we await an opportunity 10
recprocate all your kindness.
we are also extremely grateful to the va
rious hospitals for the generous way a shnn
the French Hospital, which cared for so many
of our sick men gratutously; Df; putnam the
tired of the vexatious burdens that were placed
upon him. and both he and his capable nurses
have endeared themselves to US for all time.
We can thank DR.. Putnam for his care and
services, but God alone can reward the latin
full girls who watched over our sick with such
tender care.
every nurse who has cared for one OF our sick
men, and we feel sure that a bright crown
awaits them. ,
j. j. Choate, Major and Surgeon Seventh
Regiment California, United States Volunteers;
w w. Roblee. Captain and Assistant Surgeon
P n Russell, Captain and Assistant Surgeon
Seventh Regiment California, United States
Volunteers; Ira B. Laid, Captain and Assist
ant Surgeon Seventh California, United States
Volunteers
To the Catholic Truth Society: The medical
department of the Seventh California Infantry,
express its appreciation OF the helpful and un-
firing work performed in behalf of the sick
men Of the command by the Catholic Truth So
cety This society has been second TO none in
its efforts to relieve the suffering and distress
dav has seen its Representatives at our camp
seeking cases of distress or sickness that need
ed especial care or attention
We desire especially to thank Father o Ryan.
who had the work In charge and Miss Clara
Thomas and Miss Annie Miham, who like the
blessings of heaven, have been here with us.
When we say we thank YOU it in no way
expresses our feeling of gratitude for the faith
full services rendered. God in his infinite good
ness will reward and bless you. and you can
rest assured that the memory of your kind and
noble deeds Will live in the hearts OF the men
OF our regiment long as life shall last
]. j. Choate Major and Surgeon Seventh Reg
iment California, United States Volunteers: w.
w. Robee, Captain and Assistant Surgeon
Seventh California, United States Volunteers:
p. N. Russell, Captain and Assistant Surgeon
Seventh Recipient California, United States
Volunteers: Ira b. Ladd, Captain and Assistant
Surgeon Seventh California. United States Vol