Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-09-22
EXCHANGE GOOD WILL
Neat Correspondence Between the
North Dakota and the Four
teenth.

While in the Philippines. there was
a cordial friendship between the North
Dakota regiment and the Fourteenth
regulars. They fought together.
chummed together. and were on terms
of the sincerest friendship. When
the North Dakota regiment was about
to leave the island, there was the fol
lowing exchange of sentiment between
them, as published by "Freedom'' ut
Manila. This is from the -Four
tecnth to the North Dakotans:
Quartet de Mailate, July 20, $780,
Written for Freedom: Considerable
hustle and activity have been preva-
lent acros the street opposite the
quartet during the past few days.
Our friends and companions in arms,
the North Dakotas, are on the verge
or leaving us for Il pleasanter and
more peaceful cline. Since their an
rival in Manila they and the -Four
teenth infantry have not only been
ncighbors but brothers in success and
adversely. In barracks. in camp.
i'll field and in action. the North Dn-
kotas have ever maintained the true
standard of the loyal American SOL
dicr. 10 their bravery in battle the
Fourteenth will be always be a
staunch supporter. 1t has been the
latter's fortune on several occasions
to have participated with them in ac-
ton. II the memory of their gal
lantry will always be remembered and
expressed in language that will show
the appreciation in which the North
Dakotans are held by their late cam-
paniOnS.
ThOs of us who remain behind call
not but envy the smiling. happy faces
that we see as our glance falls across
the way, though still we can wish
them every deserved fortune and Joy,
now that the pleasant prospect of
0 0 reaching home is before them.
We wish you good bye, North Da-
kotas. with regret that we are losin.
the iirmest and truest friends ever
regulars had in volunteers: with JOY
for your happiness and good fortune
before YOU in the thoughts of soon
joining your loved ones on your ma
tive hcaths. TO those OF YOU who
leave us go our earnest good wishes:
to those who have chosen TO remain
with us in the quest of fortune or
occupation more c%Ongenial to their
tastes. our friendship will ever remain
~stcadfast; to those whom you sorrow
fully leave behind their memory will
ever be sacredly honored throughout
our s%ojourn in this and other lands.
70 this expression OF our good will
toward you all, officers and men of the
North Dallotas, we add the wish for
Il pleasant and speedy voyage. and
we shall anXiously await the news of
your safe arrival upon the shores of
our glorious country.
And this is from the North Dako-
tans to the Fourteenth:
Manila, July 81, 1S99.-Editor Free
dom: We are about to leave you
boys. for that happy land which has
held our hearts and thoughts for the
past twelve months, and in leaving
you we feel that we are parting from
the best friends and best body of
soldiers that it has been II fortune
to associate with. And brave boys
Of the Fourteenth whose lot it is to
remain here and fight for the old flag.
bear in mind that although every
hour is bearing us further away. our
heartfelt wishes and prayers for your
constant safety, glory and success,
now and ever. will live in The breast
Of North Dakota volunteers.
haven't time to say moro. and if
had l could not find words to express
a tribute to you such rs you deserve.
Blu perhaps someone else who is
better gifted with the power of eX-
preston will show you more plainly
and fully our deep regard and lasting
friendship for you. Here's success
and glory to the Fourteenth and the
best wishes of the North Dakotas.
May YOU all be allowed the happy
privilege Of returning to our native
land in the near future. Good bye.
boys, and God bless you.
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