Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
COMMENDs SHOWING
OF VIRGINIA TROOPS
Brigndier-Gencral Parker, U. S. A.,
Writes TO Governor
stuart.
TO COMMAND vIRGINIANs
Knew Colonel Perry in Philippine
Islands, and Says Colonel Leedy Is
Like II Father of Il Large Fam
ily"-EXpccts Other Commands.

That military affairs are not all inn
personal rcd tape is shown ny the in
tercstinG letter received recently by
Governor Stuart from Brigadier-Gen.
cral Parker. OF the United States Arrny.
commander of the Virginia regiments
in Texas. The general assures Cover
nor Stuart of his personal interest in
the men from this State, compliments
them as soldiers and makes an unof-
fetal prophecy in regard to troops now
In Camp Stuart.
The letter follows:
Headquarters brownsville District.
townsville, Tex.
July 10, 1916.
The Governor of Virginia, Richmond.
Dear Governor.-Since your troops
are part Of my while go far
away from YOU. ! take both the pride
and responsibility of "A commander Of
Virginia troops. Both the First and
Second Virginia arrived in hne health
and spirits. and handled themselves
we'll under trying weather conditions
in getting into camp.
Colonel Perry. although looking So
young. was n veteran Of the Spanish
War. when he was II comrade of min.
in the Philippine stands. You can be
sure OF him. while Colonel Leedy is
like a father OF n large family. and
is taking good care OF them all.
| shall look forward to seeing your
artillerymcn and cavalrymen who arc
expected soon. Virginia troops have
always had n national reputation. and
| no doubt have "A number of historic
ORGANIZATIONS here or coming.
Would you have your A~djutant-Gen-
eral furnish me with any Information
that would add TO my interest in these
Very sincerely yours.
JAMES PARKER.
Brigadier-Gcncral United States Army.
SALE REPLIES FoR
GOVERNOR STUART
In answer. Acknowledgement Sale
sent the following letter:
Richmond. Va,
July -. 1916.
Brigadier-Gcneral James Parker. United
states Army. Brownsville. Tex:
My Dear General.-Before leaving the
city the Governor referred your let
ter of the 18th inst. to his Office 10
be noted and answered.
His EXcellency desired to express to
YOU his sincere appreciation of the
interest taken by yourself in the Vir.
Sinia troops. and hopes that the re-
manning organizations of the Virginia
National Guard MAJ soon he under your
command II they are to be retained in
The Federal service any longer.
y good many of the officers Of the
Virginia regiments are Young men
graduates of various military insti-
tuteS. and have devoted a great deal
Of their time to military training. and
many OF the organizations have long
and historic records.
| would like particularly TO call your
attention to the m~achinn-gun COM
pahies In each regiment. These COM
panies are organized and have the
necessary officers and personnel. but
iack machine guns and field ~transporta-
non. Also the regiments were very
much In need OF riding and draft ami
,""is AZ the time of their departure
rom Richmond. Otherwise. | th!nk
'heE VII! he found to be yer, vel!
%eaulpped' Both the regiments and the
companies are we'll Differed, and an:
certain that TIE Virginia troops if Sc
lectcd Tor any immediate mission. will
''nhit themselves in n creGitable man.
ner.
There are n few Spanish War vet
Grams among the officers and a number
OF graduates Of both the Virginia Mil.
itary and Virginia polvttchnic Insti-
.".fs' ana. in fact. a great many Of the
con; panies have Virginia polytechnic
ihs'l'ute and Virginia Military Irsti-
'ute mcn cnlisted as noncommissioned
oHlcerS and privates.
h"'t Ills EXcc!lcn"y and myself de-
gre 10 assure you that we will be glad
u near from YOU at any and all times
regarding matters concerning the well
t"rt "i The Virginia troops, and will
|cl'N appreciate any aid or assistance
MAJ may he rerJcrcd by YOU 10 The
o,h"ers and men. or any suggestion
'n"' you can MAKE 10 his State CON
corning Their welfare.
H"!utant-Gcncral OF Virginia.