Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-11-12
CAMP MEADE.
CAMP MEADE, PA, Nov. 4, 1913.

would write to you once more and let
you know that we are all right.
Our battalion (the 2dl went to Phila.
delphia to the peace jubilee and we
had to keep up the reputation we have
gained of being one of the best regi-
ments in the field. The boys were ap-
plauded all along the line OF march for
their neat appearance and good drill.
ing. Our officers we're very good to
us as they gave us our liberty from p.
m. until midnight and l guess that all
the boys had good time. l know that
John Ashley aud myself enjoyed our
selves to the full. We went to some OF
the principal buildings OF the city. such
as the old liberty hall, Philadelphia
bourse, city building, mint, public
library and mercantile hall. These
places were Illuminated by red, white
and blue incandescent lights and it was
a grand sight. will only say that the
city engineer told me that the cost OF
the Court OF Honor was S12 600.
We left four men from our company
there for reasons best known to them
selves.
Bruce and Chapel say that they
would like to go again.
Henry McAllister is with us again
and we are very glad to see him look
ing so we'll. He very nearly sent all OF
us to the hospital by bringing back a
lot of canned fruit and other indiges-
tibles. 1t tasted very good, as it was
home made, OF course each one
tried to eat more than the other.
intend to take him to Harrisburg
with me Sunday and show him what
that town is like and incidentally give
him good dinner.
Gus Peck is the same steady soldier
Always sober and quiet and attending
strictly to business.
Corp. Scott has not shown up as yet
and the boys say that he will lose his
little stripes when he does come back
as he has over stayed his furlough.
The 9th Ohio battalion of colored
troops left here this morning for the
south by the way of Cincinnati. We
are expected to leave here Monday or
Tuesday.
Our Y. M. C. a. tent may not go
with us but we are hoping that it will
as it is source of great help to a reg
iment. Last Tuesday night at our
regular c. e. meeting we had party
of 20 from the market square and the
Lutheran reform church G. e. and it
was very enjoyable meeting. Last
night we had the pleasure of listening
to Miss West of Harrisburg who is a
very fine singer and speaker. Tonight
we will have Mrs. DR.. Rauter of Har-
rlsburg with US. She is another splen-
did speaker and singer and the efforts
of such people is highly appreciated by
the boys as they always pay the closest
attention and have high regard for
The religious nature of the occasions.
Saturday night we will have liter
ary entertainment the talent to be
furnished by the boys.
Our G. E. society still continues to
grow and we are very hopeful for its
future. First Lieutenant Riley OF Co.
A, 1st Maryland was with US last Tues
day evening and spoke in very forci-
BILE manner on the subject of helpful
ness.
Chlnk Gessner is the smallest man in
company 81 and at the same time the
healthiest as he says he has not taken
medicine since he has been in the
service.
Geo. Fackleman has not been seen
since the first night that we reached
Philadelphia but it is thought that he
will come in when he has had enough
fun.
We were glad to hear Henry McAl-
lister say that he had only the best OF
care while in the hospital at Philadel-
phia, as it speaks well for the rest of
our boys who have gone there. Corp.
Dennis and private Gins are Chere now
and they send back very good reports
to us of the care they are receiving so |
think that the reports sent to Perrys-
burg about Nc. not having care was
somewhat exaggerated to say the least
AS it is time for me to go to work l
will close for this time and when we
get to our new camp will try and send
you letter from there.
I remain yours respectfully,
A e. TANNER,
Butler Tenth Ohio Exchange,
Camp Meade, Pa.