Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
GETTING TIRED OF WAITING.
First Regiment Men Embarr"Sse"
Nv Deiay-Veterans' Resolution.

by Deiay-Neterans' hesOiutioh'
The enthusiasm of the men of the First
REGIMENT who volunteered for service as
United States troops in the war with
Spain is evaporatng. The resuyeness OF
a few days ago has given place to a set
tied air of discomfort, and the men now
say that unless orders for their muster
ing in are forthcoming to-day or to-mor-
row, they will make their arrangements
to stop in Richmond.
Many of the men gave up their posi-
lions last Saturday. expecting TO be called
into service early this week, and they now
declare that they will be obliged TO return
10 work again next Monday. 1t Is easy
TO see that the men have lost heart, but
they are hard at work for all that, and
the four companies of volunteers drill
every night with full ranks, while the
squads of recruits are painstaNng ana
indefatigable.
Both companies of the Blues drilled last
night with full ranks. They have attained
to a degree of efficiency that is remark
able, even for this organization Com
pany was commanded by captain
Wyatt. while Lieutenant Pegram was IN
charge of Company b.
, Both companies are a little short Of the
required quota. and recruits will be Ie-
ceved tonight
The latest recruits to Companies + and
c. of the First Regiment, are quartered at
the Armory. At 10 O'Clock every night the
Armory is cleared and sentries mounted.
After that time no visitors are allowed,
aud the men are supposed 20 retire,
though they find a pleasant recreation in
the gymnasium, which is illuminated by
an arc light. Captain Boisseaux and Cap
tain Shackelford are personally super
vlsng the commissary department. and
the men are well satisfied with the ar
rangement.
VETERANS TO THE GRAYS.
At a recent meeting Of the Grays' Vete-
ran Association resolution was adopted
appointing a committee 10 draft a letter
TO the men Of Company A, known as the
Richmond Grays, upon their enlistment
into the service OF their country. This
committee completed its work on Thurs
day last. and the result of their labors
was submitted 10 the men of Company
4 last night and received with great en-
thusiasm. The following is the text of
the communication:
Richmond. Va, May H. 1888.
Captain c. Gray Bossieux, Commanding
the Richmond Grays:t
Sir-We have the honor of presenting
20 you. and through you TO your COM
mand. the following resolutions, adopted
at a meeting of the Grays' Veteran Asso-
citation.
Whereas, the Richmond Grays have,
upon tho first call upon Virginia for
troops 10 defend our country, volunteered
their services: be IL
Resolved. l. That the Richmond Grays
Veteran Association view with pride and
satisfaction this action Of the company
Resolved, 2, That this association will
ever keen watchful eye over the COM
pany's future movements, feeling assured
that you will rVder good service 10
your country, your God and yourselves,
and that you win remember the courage
and fidelity shown by Virgini9ns and
especially by this gallant company, in
every war in which they have ever fought.
Resolved. 3, That we wish you success
In this new field of duty, and shall ever
orav thai the God az battles will guard.